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  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Physician Assistant Studies

Background:

  • Master of Arts (MA) in bioethics dual degrees are available for physicians.
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degrees are available for physician assistants (PAs).
  • PA/MPH programs have been successful in preparing PAs for leadership roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose the development of a PA/bioethics dual degree program.
  • To explore the potential benefits of bioethics training for PAs.
  • To consider implementation strategies for such a program.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing dual degree programs.
  • Analysis of the physician MA in bioethics curriculum.
  • Author's personal experiences in bioethics and PA education.

Main Results:

  • Bioethics training can enhance patient care and prepare PAs for ethics committees and policy work.
  • A PA/bioethics dual degree aligns with the PA profession's advancement goals.
  • Implementation requires careful curriculum design and faculty support.

Conclusions:

  • A PA/bioethics dual degree represents a valuable opportunity to enhance PA practice.
  • Such programs can equip PAs with critical skills for complex ethical challenges.
  • Further development and support are needed to establish these programs.