Curricula Mapping of Physician Associate/Physician Assistant-Comparable Professions Worldwide Using the Learning Opportunities, Objectives, and Outcomes Platform

Smalley S 1 , Bruza-Augatis M 1 , Colletti T 1 , Heistermann P 1 , Mahmud A 1 , Song D 1 Show all authors , Juarez L 1 , Tshotetsi L 1 , Fahringer D 1 , Smith J 1 , Ahlers O 1 , Showstark M 1

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  • 1 Scott Smalley, MScPAS, PGDHSE, PA-C, is the President of the International Academy of Physician Associate Educators, prior Academic Head of the Division of Clinical Associates, University of Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Johannesburg, South Africa
J Physician Assist Educ, 2024 Mar 01;35(1):108-115.
PMID: 38251929 DOI: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000571

Abstract

Given the international growth of physician associate/physician assistant (PA) and PA-comparable professions, it is crucial to understand the educational curricula of PA/PA-comparable professions worldwide. This article provides an overview of the process and development of the PA/PA-comparable curricula mapping design applying an international framework. It uses an innovative web-based tool, the Learning Opportunities, Objectives, and Outcomes Platform (LOOOP), to map and evaluate course content, teaching strategies, assessment formats, and learning outcomes. It highlights the project's rationale, challenges, and future implications.

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