Beyond the clinic: An Exploration into PA Education

Stephanie Neary, MPA, PAS2Carl Garrubba, MPA, PA-C

Stephanie Neary, MPA, PA-S Midwestern University-Glendale, student Student Advisory Task Force of the PAEA

Carl Garrubba, MPA, PA-C Chatham University, Program Director Board of the PAEA, Director at Large

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Analyze the current and future needs for PA program faculty, staff and clinical preceptors

Discover the career options in PA education through an interactive panel discussion with representatives from these roles

Explore preparation for careers in clinical precepting, academia, or research

Describe current PAEA efforts to develop future PA educators and leaders, including opportunities for students

Session Objectives

Task force created in June 2014 by PAEA to bring a student voice to PA education

Developed and carried out nationwide survey for current PA students

Developed the first ever PAEA Future Educator Fellowship

Many exciting adventures and opportunities ahead

Student Advisory Task Force

There are currently 190 ARC-PA accredited PA programs

There will be a projected *** programs by *** Expansion of the number of PA programs will

directly impact the need for current and future faculty and clinical preceptors

PA Program Expansion

PAEA Annual Report, 2013

Current Need for Faculty

• Serving as a clinical preceptor can serve as a bridge to becoming faculty if interested.

PAEA Annual Report, 2013 FTE: full time equivalent

The majority of PAs served in clinical practice prior to gaining new employment as PA faculty

Prior Experience

Program reported barriers to hiring new faculty: 61.8% “Lack of qualified candidates” 60.7% “Candidates’ lack of teaching experience”

SATF and PAEA are working to increase interest in PA education earlier in clinicians’ careers

PAEA currently offers several opportunities for new and existing faculty including PANDO Workshops and PEAE Forum

PAEA is now offering opportunities for students who have an interest in becoming a clinical preceptor of faculty member in the future

Current Efforts

PAEA Future Educator Fellowship: Currently accepting applications, deadline: ***

Three programs currently offer formal academic fellowships: Duke University Medical University of South Carolina Midwestern University-Glendale

Available Opportunities

To Teach or Not to Teach: 2011 National Survey of PA and Preceptor Experiences Mission: “describe the proportion and

characteristics of physician assistants (PAs) involved as preceptors.”

11,722 PAs responded 25% of clinically active PAs reported currently

precepting students

2011 PAEA Survey

Most common characteristics of current preceptors: Male, practicing full-time, working in teaching

hospital, providing inpatient care, having 6-10 years of clinical experience

Current preceptors shared that: 90% “Giving back to the PA profession” was most

important part in their decision to become a preceptor

86% “Teaching is rewarding” 75% “Keeping up to date in their field”

2011 PAEA Survey

Carl Garrubba, MPA, PA-C, Program Director, Chatham University

Jennifer Williams, MMS, PA-C, The Mayo Clinic Liz Riley Buno, MHS, PA-C, Clinical Preceptor of

the Year 2014

Why did you become involved in PA education?

Today’s Panel:

Clinical precepting can be a great way to transition into PA faculty if desired

There will be an increased need for clinical preceptors, PA faculty, and program directors in the coming years

It is never too early to start pursuing your interest in PA education

There are many opportunities available for students who want to become involved in PA education

Takeaways

PAEA Annual Report ARC-PA

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