Publications by authors named "Kara Caruthers"
PAs have been a part of American healthcare team since 1965 and have grown exponentially over the last 20 years. However, the knowledge of the role of PAs and their educational training is not well known, despite the increased number of PA programs in the United States, as well as the presence of PA education programs globally. With the increased demand for clinicians to meet the national and international healthcare needs, PAs and PA education are crucial for the future of healthcare.
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- Many physician assistant (PA) programs are shifting to holistic admissions, requiring a clearer understanding of how to meet their admissions goals.
- The US Supreme Court's June 2023 decision against affirmative action complicates the holistic admissions approach further.
- The PA Education Association's Presidents Commission provides guidance and resources to help programs implement and enhance their holistic admissions processes effectively.
Purpose: Changes in medical education have prevented students from conducting full cadaveric dissections in gross anatomy. The efficacy of alternative educational methods is being explored to augment traditional dissection.
Methods: Team-based learning was integrated into the 2014 gross anatomy laboratory for physician assistants (PA) and nurse anesthetists.