Addressing Pygmalion, Golem, and Oedipus Effects in Physician Assistant Education

Thursday, October 10, 2024

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Chinatown (M3 Level)

CMEs: 0.75

Primary Speaker(s)

Veronica Marciano, DMSc, PA-C

Director of Didactic Education, Assistant Professor of Instruction
PA Studies, John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch
Dickinson, Texas

Slides

Co-Speaker(s)

Julie E. Kutac, MA, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of Program Assessment
PA Studies, John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas

Disclosure(s):

Veronica Marciano, DMSc, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Julie E. Kutac, MA, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose

Description: The difficult PA curriculum can often overwhelm learners. Faculty play a crucial role in guiding learning and their expectations, both positive and negative, influence student performance. This session will help faculty identify and evaluate three psychological phenomena (the Pygmalion, Golem, and Oedipus Effects) that can influence the mindsets of learners.

Learning Objectives:

Define the Pygmalion, Golem and Oedipus Effects and describe academic research addressing the psychological effects on educators and learners
Identify examples of the Pygmalion, Golem and Oedipus Effects within PA education
Evaluate consequences of the Pygmalion, Golem, and Oedipus Effects on student performance and mental wellness
Propose practices that can mitigate negative consequences of the Pygmalion, Golem and Oedipus Effects
Compare positive communication and mentorship practices with the promotion of a growth mindset for PA learners