Shaping Tomorrow's Pas: A Multi-layered Approach to Professionalism

Thursday, October 10, 2024

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: George Washington University (M1 Level)

CMEs: 0.75

Primary Speaker(s)

Elizabeth M. Diem, MPAS, PA-C (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Kettering College
Springboro, Ohio

Slides Handouts

Co-Speaker(s)

SB

Sarah Brandell, MPAS, PA-C (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
Kettering College, Ohio
PW

Pamela Wireman, MPAS, PA-C

Assistant Professor
Kettering College
TS

Tim Scanlon, MPAS, PA-C

Program Director, Associate Professor
Kettering College, Ohio

Disclosure(s):

Elizabeth M. Diem, MPAS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Sarah Brandell, MPAS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Pamela Wireman, MPAS, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Description: This focused discussion offers a dynamic exploration of ARC-PA standards (B2.19 and B4.03) in PA education. Discover a comprehensive and innovative approach to track professionalism across the curriculum. Learn practical strategies, including peer and faculty input, that foster growth of highly professional students and why it matters.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize key elements within ARC-PA Standards, specifically B2.19 and B4.03, relevant to fostering professional development in physician assistant education
Discuss the impact of professionalism on the overall success and preparedness of physician assistant graduates
Outline the challenges and potential barriers associated with addressing professional behaviors in PA education
Summarize practical methods, such as the Professional Development Assessment Tool ( PDAT) and evaluations, for seamlessly embedding professionalism into both the didactic and clinical curriculum
Discuss remediation strategies within the context of professional behavior standards, focusing on their role in addressing and improving student performance