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Clinical teaching in physician's assistant training programs.
Journal of Medical Education
|March 1, 1980
Summary
Physician assistant (PA) programs are evolving, with graduates increasingly teaching. Faculty desire enhanced skills in teaching evaluation and development to improve clinical education quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Assistant Studies
Background:
- Physician assistant (PA) programs traditionally follow a medical education model with physicians as primary clinical instructors.
- The role of PA graduates as educators and leaders in PA programs is expanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the clinical component of physician assistant (PA) training programs.
- To identify faculty development needs in PA education.
Main Methods:
- Survey of PA faculty members regarding their teaching roles and needs.
- Analysis of current trends in PA clinical education.
Main Results:
- PA faculty, like medical school faculty, report inadequate preparation for teaching.
- PA faculty express a strong desire for skill enhancement in teaching and faculty development.
- Specific needs identified include support in evaluation methods and faculty development strategies.
Conclusions:
- PA programs are transitioning, with increasing involvement of PA graduates as clinical instructors.
- Targeted faculty development in evaluation and teaching skills is crucial for advancing PA education quality.