Research on the PA profession

Dehn, Richard W.; Everett, Christine; Hooker, Roderick S.

doi:10.1097/01.jaa.0000515548.76484.39

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“…Barriers to research contribution have previously been considered and include lack of experience with research, lack of time, lack of interest, lack of mentors and lack of funding [ 5 ]; data from this study suggest that these barriers need to be addressed at both the graduate and postgraduate levels especially if the goal is to bring greater attention and awareness to increasing the number and caliber of PA research contributors [ 6 , 7 ]. A recent published study suggested that improving research methodology training and having protected time for research are strategies that may lead to increased scholarly productivity in postgraduate residencies [ 8 ].…”

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An analysis of the selection criteria for postgraduate physician assistant residency and fellowship programs in the United States

2021

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Background This study aims to investigate the admission criteria used by physician assistant postgraduate education programs in selecting licensed PA applicants for postgraduate training in the United States. To our knowledge, there have been no previously published reports on selection criteria and/or other factors influencing postgraduate PA admission decisions. Method A non-experimental, descriptive research study was designed to obtain information from members of the Association of Postgraduate Physician Assistant Programs (APPAP). Results Twenty-three out of 73 postgraduate programs (35%) responded to the survey. The study reported that applicant PAs and NPs are largely selected on the basis of several factors. The most heavily weighted factor is the interview itself; other selection criteria perceived to be extremely/very important included board certification/eligibility, letters of recommendation, advanced degree, and personal essay. Survey data suggest that publications, undergraduate transcripts, and class rankings are not considered to be of high importance in applicant selection. The number of PA applicants applying to each postgraduate training program averages around 26 and total number of enrollees is about 3.6 per program. Additionally, some programs reported furloughing of trainees (temporary suspension of didactic and clinical training) during the pandemic, whereas the vast majority of postgraduate PA programs remained operational and some even experienced an increase in application volume. The total cost of training a PA resident or fellow in postgraduate programs is currently $93,000 whereas the average cost of training a categorical physician resident is estimated at $150,000 per year when considering both salary and benefits. Conclusions This novel study examined criteria and other factors used by postgraduate PA programs in selecting candidates for admission. Results can be used by postgraduate programs to improve or modify current selection criteria to enhance the quality of trainee selection. Further research is needed to examine correlations between applicant attributes, selection criteria, and trainee success in completing postgraduate training.

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An analysis of the selection criteria for postgraduate physician assistant residency and fellowship programs in the United States

2021

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“…PAs are providing care at significant levels of quality and quantity and their presence is enriching the response to the many challenges in healthcare delivery in the US. [22] As of 2018 over 3200 PAs work as hospitalists in the US. [23] A series of studies have not only shown their increased utilisation but how they benefited the efficiency of the hospital and postgraduate education service.…”

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Introducing the physician associate role in Ireland: Evaluation of a hospital based pilot project

Joyce¹,

Hooker²,

Woodmansee

et al. 2019

JHA

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Objective: Ireland has medical workforce challenges and a growing demand for services. One strategy is to include Physician Associates (PAs) in healthcare settings. A pilot study was undertaken with PAs recruited from North America and the United Kingdom to work in a large Dublin teaching hospital.Methods: Four PAs were deployed on surgical services. Communication with the hospital staff preceded their employment. A series of interviews were undertaken at the beginning [2015] and end [2017] of the project. Data collection included surveys and interviews with staff and PAs.Results: Despite a series of communications about the employment of PAs a lack of awareness among hospital staff prevailed. This presented a challenge for the PAs to assume their role and for staff to bring them on board. Once on board those staff who worked with the PAs found their role beneficial in terms of continuity of care and skillset. Recommendations for inclusion of PAs in any new employment should include a more robust stakeholder engagement and promulgation throughout the wider healthcare system.Conclusion: Attitudes about the adoption of the PA have come slowly when first introduced in a country and Ireland seems no exception. At the same time communication lessons were learned about introducing a new health provider role in Irish society.

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Utilization and Timing of Cystoscopy for Hematuria Evaluation by Advanced Practice Providers and Urologists

Hyman,

Skolarus,

Cabral

et al. 2024

Urology

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Research on the PA profession

Cited by 7 publications

References 73 publications

An analysis of the selection criteria for postgraduate physician assistant residency and fellowship programs in the United States

An analysis of the selection criteria for postgraduate physician assistant residency and fellowship programs in the United States

Introducing the physician associate role in Ireland: Evaluation of a hospital based pilot project

Utilization and Timing of Cystoscopy for Hematuria Evaluation by Advanced Practice Providers and Urologists

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