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Transforming the Student Experience

Integrating Simulation and Clinical Reasoning in PA Education for Excellence

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Chinatown (M3 Level)
CMEs: 0.75

    Primary Speaker(s)

  • LD

    Lauren S. Davis, PA-C

    Physician Assistant, Assistant Professor
    Charleston Southern University
    Charleston, South Carolina

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    • Co-Speaker(s)

  • AB

    Ashley Black, PA-C

    Physician Assistant, Assistant Professor
    Charleston Southern University, South Carolina

Disclosure(s):
Lauren S. Davis, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Ashley Black, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Description: Join our dynamic discussion on leveraging high-fidelity simulation and structured clinical reasoning curriculum to enhance student proficiency, confidence, and real-world application of medical knowledge. Discover how this approach improves student performance in complex patient cases and how to successfully implement this teaching strategy into Physician Assistant education.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the foundational principles underlying the integration of high-fidelity simulation with structured clinical reasoning curriculum, showcasing its successful implementation and impact across various medical and nursing institutions.
  • Assess the potential transformative impact of merging high-fidelity simulation and formal clinical reasoning skills on enhancing the proficiency and confidence of Physician Assistant students in navigating complex patient scenarios.
  • Critically evaluate effective adoption strategies of high-fidelity simulation and clinical reasoning studies within the context of Physician Assistant education.
  • Dialogue about foreseeable challenges and opportunities associated with establishing high-fidelity simulation and clinical reasoning as fundamental pillars of Physician Assistant education, paving the way for future advancements in student learning.