into PA Education Stephanie Neary MPA PAS2 Carl Garrubba MPA PAC Stephanie Neary MPA PAS Midwestern UniversityGlendale student Student Advisory Task Force of the PAEA Carl ID: 806714
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Beyond the clinic: An Exploration into PA Education
Stephanie
Neary
, MPA, PAS2
Carl
Garrubba
, MPA, PA-C
Slide2Stephanie Neary, MPA, PA-SMidwestern University-Glendale, studentStudent Advisory Task Force of the PAEA
Carl
Garrubba, MPA, PA-CChatham University, Program DirectorBoard of the PAEA, Director at Large
Disclosures
Slide3Analyze the current and future needs for PA program faculty, staff and clinical preceptorsDiscover the career options in PA education through an interactive panel discussion with representatives from these rolesExplore 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
Slide4Task force created in June 2014 by PAEA to bring a student voice to PA educationDeveloped and carried out nationwide survey for current PA studentsDeveloped the first ever PAEA Future Educator FellowshipMany exciting adventures and opportunities ahead
Student Advisory Task Force
Slide5There are currently 190 ARC-PA accredited PA programsThere 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
Slide6Current 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
Slide7The majority of PAs served in clinical practice prior to gaining new employment as PA faculty Prior Experience
Slide8Program 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 ForumPAEA is now offering opportunities for students who have an interest in becoming a clinical preceptor of faculty member in the future
Current Efforts
Slide9PAEA 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
Slide10To 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
Slide11Most common characteristics of current preceptors: Male, practicing full-time, working in teaching hospital, providing inpatient care, having 6-10 years of clinical experienceCurrent 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
Slide12Carl Garrubba, MPA, PA-C, Program Director, Chatham University
Jennifer Williams,
MMS, PA-C, The Mayo ClinicLiz Riley Buno, MHS, PA
-C, Clinical Preceptor of the Year
2014
Why did you become involved in PA education?
Today’s Panel:
Slide13Clinical precepting can be a great way to transition into PA faculty if desiredThere will be an increased need for clinical preceptors, PA faculty, and program directors in the coming yearsIt 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
Slide14PAEA Annual Report ARC-PAReferences