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  • Health Professions Education
  • Neuroscience of Learning

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  • The physician assistant (PA) profession has a strong history but faces evolving healthcare demands.
  • Current challenges include a clinical site crisis and rapid changes in technology and pedagogy.
  • The Physician Assistant Education Association Presidents Commission initiated discussions on adapting PA education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To stimulate dialogue on reimagining PA education.
  • To explore innovations in PA training, incorporating neuroscience and technology.
  • To encourage a flexible approach to educational innovation.

Main Methods:

  • Interviews with PA faculty and leaders.
  • Analysis of current trends in healthcare education and technology.
  • Review of potential innovations in PA curricula.

Main Results:

  • Examples of innovative educational approaches in PA programs were identified.
  • A more flexible approach to innovation from accreditation bodies is possible.
  • Focusing on developing clinical reasoning skills early in education is key.

Conclusions:

  • PA education must adapt to current challenges and future needs.
  • Embracing innovation and flexible approaches is essential for PA programs.
  • Educators should prioritize teaching students to 'think like clinicians' from the outset.