Interservice Physician Assistant Program Mission: To provide the uniformed services with highly competent, compassionate physician assistants who model integrity, strive for leadership excellence, and are committed to lifelong learning.
Interservice Physician Assistant Program Vision: To be recognized as the world-class leader in Physician Assistant education.
WAMC IPAP Orientation Manual Updated 01 February 2012
The WAMC IPAP Phase 2 Curriculum:
Phase 2 training lasts approximately 53 weeks. During that time, students rotate through a variety of clinics in order to gain clinical knowledge and experience. These include (but are not limited to) :
|
COURSE |
ROTATION |
Weeks |
|
IPAP 700 |
Surgery |
5 |
|
IPAP 701 |
Dermatology |
4 |
|
IPAP 702 |
Obstetrics/Gynecology |
4 |
|
IPAP 703 |
Orthopaedics/Podiatry |
5/1 |
|
IPAP 704 |
Psychiatry (Behavioral Health) |
3 |
|
IPAP 705 |
Internal Medicine/Neurology |
6 |
|
IPAP 706 |
Otolaryngology (ENT/Allergy) |
4 |
|
IPAP 707 |
Pediatrics |
5 |
|
IPAP 708 |
Ophthalmology |
2 |
|
IPAP 709 |
Emergency Medicine |
2 |
|
IPAP 710 |
Family Practice/Long Term Care |
4/1 |
|
IPAP 711 |
Clinical Elective of Choice |
2 |
|
Mandatory Elective (Radiology) |
1 |
|
IPAP 712 |
Directed Study
1. Master Paper (Phase 1 Grade)
2. Professional Topic Presentation
3. Medical Topic Presentation
4. Master Oral Presentation
5. Professional Attributes |
Integrated |
|
Logs |
Performed Procedures |
≥ 120 |
|
ER Hours (evening/weekend) |
≥ 160 hours |
|
Patients Encounters |
≥ 1200 |
Starting May 2012, the length will increase to 55 weeks which will include a three-week orientation, one week for outprocessing, and four weeks of leave for each student (two weeks during the holidays and two additional weeks as requested by the student).
MASTER’S PAPER and PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Each student is required to present their master’s thesis prior to graduation. They will be mentored by a subject-matter-expert based on their thesis topic. The mentor will also be available when the student presents their thesis. The purpose of this activity is to identify a research question that the student can further develop by investigating current and relevant literature. By using evidence-based medicine, the student will be able to apply and share what they learned which improves their written and verbal communication skills. This project allows the student to collaborate with a mentor and share their knowledge to leaders and peers. They will also enhance their critical thinking skills based on their presentation to a panel of experts which will further broaden their ability to communicate their chosen topic.
EVALUATIONS
Student evaluations are based on the PA competencies (http://www.arc-pa.org/documents/CompetenciesFINAL.pdf)