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A cooperative education program for nurse practitioners/physician's assistants.

V Fowkes, M O'Hara-Devereaux, L H Andrus

    Journal of Medical Education
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study details the merger of nurse practitioner and physician assistant training programs at UC Davis and Stanford. The collaboration aimed to integrate curricula, evaluating the initial year of this innovative educational model.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Interprofessional Training

    Background:

    • Nurse practitioners and physician assistants historically trained separately.
    • Limited articulation existed between their educational programs and professional bodies.
    • Despite curriculum and practice similarities, distinct training pathways persisted.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a cooperative educational venture merging nurse practitioner and physician assistant clinical curricula.
    • To evaluate the outcomes of the first year of this integrated training model.

    Main Methods:

    • The Family Nurse Practitioner Program (UC Davis) and Primary Care Associate Program (Stanford) merged clinical curricula in 1977.
    • A qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the first year was conducted.

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    Main Results:

    • The merged curriculum provided a shared learning experience for both groups.
    • Initial evaluation indicated successful integration of clinical components.
    • Challenges and successes of the collaborative model were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Merging training programs can enhance interprofessional education for future healthcare providers.
    • This model offers a potential framework for future collaborations in health professions education.
    • Further research is needed to assess long-term impacts.