PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES OF THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Physician Assistant Practice, as a medical profession for the 21st century, must be responsive to social needs and demands, as well as keeping pace with changing technology. In response to this challenge the faculty of the USF MCOM MPAS program emphasizes ongoing review and adaptation of educational techniques to meet the health care needs of society for today and tomorrow.
The curriculum of the program is designed to instill a caring and competent attitude of a health care professional. Principles stressed to achieve this goal include development of a strong foundation in the basic sciences relevant to the practice of clinical medicine, early exposure to patients in a clinical setting, an emphasis on active student centered learning, and the use of technology in both classroom and clinical settings. Through these principles students learn to take on progressive responsibility for patient care commensurate with their level of training. Using a competency based curriculum, student progress is tracked and assessed to ensure that graduates are ready for clinical practice.
Student progress toward these competencies is carefully monitored to determine that the fundamental knowledge of the basic sciences in relation to career goals in medicine is achieved. The first year the program, emphasis is on the basic sciences. The second year of the program emphasizes clinical training with repeated reinforcement of theme throughout the educational process. Both physician assistants and physician mentors in both inpatient and outpatient settings provide valuable guidance. Through this training program, students will attain established competencies related to the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values of the physician assistant.
MISSION
To provide a scholarly environment in which students from diverse backgrounds receive the requisite knowledge and skills to equip them to deliver high-quality, culturally-sensitive, and compassionate healthcare, in collaboration with physicians in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
VISION
To achieve national prominence for excellence in developing innovative educational strategies in order to produce high-achieving graduates, who serve their communities as professional medical and research clinicians
VALUES
High Standards
Respect for Individuals
Advancing Knowledge
Personal Development and Leadership
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL OATH
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I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication:
These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor. |
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