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1James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C, is a professor of Prevention and Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health and a professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at The George Washington University, Washington, DC. Richard Dehn, MPA, PA-C, is a professor in the College of Health and Human Services in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Northern Arizona University-Phoenix Biomedical Campus. He is also a professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona.
Physician Assistant (PA) education research has historically been limited, despite PAs being a revolutionary health workforce policy. This review traces 50 years of PA educational research and discusses future prospects.
Area of Science:
- Health Workforce Research
- Medical Education Studies
- Physician Assistant Profession
Background:
- The Physician Assistant (PA) profession originated as a medical education experiment.
- Early research focused on the impact of PAs on healthcare delivery.
- PAs, as healthcare providers sharing medical practice with physicians, represented a significant health workforce policy innovation.
Observation:
- Research has not been a consistent priority within many PA programs.
- The volume of research specifically on PA education has been notably limited over time.
Findings:
- This article provides a historical overview of PA educational research over the past five decades.
- It identifies periods of activity and key contributions within the field.
- The study highlights the limited but evolving nature of research in PA education.
Implications:
- Understanding the history of PA educational research is crucial for future development.
- Increased focus on research is needed to advance PA training and practice.
- Future research should address the evolving needs and contributions of PAs in healthcare.
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