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Department of Family and Preventive MedicinePhysician Assistant Program
Emory UniversityPhysician Assistant ProgramVirtual Open House
Allan Platt PA-C, MMSc
Assistant Professor, Director of Admissions
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ComparisonPatient Care
Options
MD/DO Nurse Practitioner - NP Physician Assistant
- PA
Average Annual Salary Primary Care $206,500 $110,700 $112,262
Licensing Independent,
Supervises team under State
Medical Board
Independent license under State
Nursing Board
Licensed under physician
supervision, under State Medical
Board
Years Training
Clinical Training
4 yrs College
4 years Medical School
3 – 4 years Residency
12 years total
9- 10,000 hours
4 years Nursing School
2 years NP program
6 years total
Or any 4 yr degree + 1 yr accelerated
RN Then 2 yr NP program - 7 year
total
720 hours
4 years College
2 – 2.5 years PA program
6 years total
2,000 hours
Degree Medical Doctor –MD or DO Masters – now moving to Clinical
Doctorate
Masters 100%
# programs 136 MD/26 DO 350 280
Specialized
certifications, tests
Yes, USMLE 1 and 2 then after
residency
Locked in specialty
Yes- Board exam, Locked in specialty Yes- Board exam,
Can migrate specialties
Medical Model Biomedical model Biopsychosocial nursing model Biomedical model
MD vs. PA
MDs are not happy - Changes in Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-
Life Balance in Physicians and the General US Working Population
Between 2011 and 2014 - Mayo Clinic Proceedings December 2015 Volume
90, Issue 12, Pages 1600–1613 - 35,922 physicians 54.4% (n=3680) of the
physicians reported at least 1 symptom of burnout in 2014.
MDs are not happy - Changes in Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-
Life Balance in Physicians and the General US Working Population
Between 2011 and 2014 - Mayo Clinic Proceedings December 2015 Volume
90, Issue 12, Pages 1600–1613 - 35,922 physicians 54.4% (n=3680) of the
physicians reported at least 1 symptom of burnout in 2014.
PA Happiness - Physician Assistant Job Satisfaction: A Narrative Review of Empirical Research The Journal of Physician Assistant Education: December 2015 - Volume 26 -
Issue 4 - p 176–186 -Most studies report a high degree of job satisfaction when
autonomy, income, patient responsibility, physician support, and career advancement
opportunities are surveyed.
PA Happiness - Physician Assistant Job Satisfaction: A Narrative Review of Empirical Research The Journal of Physician Assistant Education: December 2015 - Volume 26 -
Issue 4 - p 176–186 -Most studies report a high degree of job satisfaction when
autonomy, income, patient responsibility, physician support, and career advancement
opportunities are surveyed.
A Career as a PA
PA Job Growth
• 31% over next 8 years - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm#tab-6
PA Salary by Specialty
https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2020/12/top-10-paying-specialties-in-the-pa-profession/
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Role of PAs
Working interdependently with physicians -Overlap Working interdependently with physicians -Overlap
• History & physical exams
• Order & interpret studies (ECG, X-ray, CT, labs)
• Assess & diagnose
• Perform procedures
• Prescribing in all 50 states
Migratory Migratory
• Any specialty (not anesthesia) without re-training
• MD/NPs are locked in specialties
Other opportunities: Research, Administration, Public Health, Education, Leadership …Other opportunities: Research, Administration, Public Health, Education, Leadership …
Where do PAs practice?
Specialty based on primary
employer
4%
13%
21%
5%
2%6%6%
4%2%
2%
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4%
3%
3%
16%
2%
4%
Primary Clinical Specialty
Dermatology
Emergency medicine
Family medicine
Hospital medicine
Pain management
Urgent care
Internal medicine: General
Internal medicine: Cardiology
Internal medicine: Gastroenterology
Internal medicine: Hematology + oncology
Pediatrics: General
Surgery: General
Surgery: Cardiovascular & cardiothoracic
Surgery: Neurological
Surgery: Orthopaedics
Surgery: Urology
Other
PA Education
• Approximately 139,000 PAs in the US (NCCPA)
– 12,526 PAs are in 17 other countries
• Currently 15,000 enrolled students (PAEAonline.org)
• 282 Accredited US PA Programs (arc-pa.org)
8 in Georgia: Emory, South University - Savannah, South University –
Atlanta, Mercer, Morehouse, PCOM – South GA Moultrie , PCOM –
Atlanta, Brenau University
• 106 Global Programs
106 Global Programs US PA Program Rankings
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Learn about Emory PA
www.EmoryPA.org
Emory’s Beginnings1967: Inception as Cardiac Care Medical
Specialist at Grady Memorial Hospital with J. Willis Hurst, MD
1971: Degree-granting Program Began
1973: First Graduating Class
1988: 1st Primary Care Masters Degree PA Program in US
2021: 50 Year Anniversary
Emory History link
Eugene A. Stead BS and MD from Emory University
Chairman, Emory Department of Medicine (1942-46) Dean of School of Medicine (1945-46)
Awards a Master of Medical Science Degree
Focus on Primary Care & medically underserved populations
Emory’s Beginnings
Emory’s Beginnings
Dr. Eugene A. Stead and Dr. J. Willis Hurst
Emory’s Beginnings Emory PA Program Mission
The Emory Physician Assistant Program recruits,educates and mentors a diverse group ofstudents to become highly regarded physicianassistants providing compassionate health careof the highest quality.
Emory PA Program Goals
Support students’ journey to become well prepared, certified PAs by providing a high-quality, evidence-based curriculum and diverse clinical training opportunities
Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse student body
Promote opportunities for community engaged learning, service, and outreach to underserved populations
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Emory Application Requirements
Baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution. Applicants graduating from international institution must have min of 24 semester credits as a full-time
student at a US or Canadian regionally accredited institution.
Baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited institution. Applicants graduating from international institution must have min of 24 semester credits as a full-time
student at a US or Canadian regionally accredited institution.
A cumulative and science GPA of 3.0/4.0A cumulative and science GPA of 3.0/4.0
NO GREs or other tests required this cycleNO GREs or other tests required this cycle
CASPA & Supplemental Applications ($70.00 fee)CASPA & Supplemental Applications ($70.00 fee)
Applicants must meet the Emory PA Program Technical StandardsApplicants must meet the Emory PA Program Technical Standards
Minimum of 2000 hours direct patient care experience at time of applicationMinimum of 2000 hours direct patient care experience at time of application
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Prerequisite Courses
• Statistics - 3 semester credits
• Natural sciences - min 23 semester credits or 34.5 quarter hours – Can be online
– Biology with lab - 4 semester/6 quarter hours
– General Chemistry with lab(s) - 8 semester/12 quarter hours
– Organic or biochemistry, not a survey course - 3 semester/5 quarter hours
– Anatomy & Physiology (I and II ) - 8 semester/12 quarter hours
Applications for class of 2023
• Applicants on CASPA
– Total Applicants 2071
– Total Completed 958
– Interviews 205 over 9 zoom sessions
– Dual Degree 3 (Class of 2024)
• Total Class Size 54
Class of 2022 vs 2023
• Class of 2023• # of students 53
– Male 11%, Female 89%– Diversity = 38% – Advanced Degree = 19% – Dual Degree MPH-PA = 0– Veterans = 2%
• Average age: 25.8 (20 – 53)• GPA
– Total 3.63– Science 3.65
• Health Care Experience 5,079hrs (Range 2040 – 20,800 )
• Humanitarian volunteer 819 hrs(Range 0 – 4,637)
• GRE– Verbal 154– Quant 159– Analytical 4.4
• Class of 2022• # of students 54
– Male 15%, Female 85%– Diversity = 39% – Advanced Degree = 24% – Dual Degree MPH-PA = 4– Veterans = 4%
• Average age: 25.9 (21 – 54)• GPA
– Total 3.63– Science 3.65
• Health Care Experience 5,536 hrs(Range 2020 – 20,610 )
• Humanitarian volunteer 1,108 hrs(Range 0 – 9,514)
• GRE– Verbal 155– Quant 153– Analytical 4.3
Where are you from?
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Health Care Experience5,079 Hours Average
Clinical Experience
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Background & Experience
Direct Patient Care Experience –
2000 hours minimum
• Athletic Trainer
• Clinical Researcher (with patient involvement)
• CNA/MA
• Critical Care Tech
• Dietician
• EMT/Paramedic/ED Tech
• Exercise Physiologist
• Health Educators/Child Development Specialist
• Nuclear Tech/Diagnostic Radiology Tech
• Nursing - RN
• Physical Therapist, PT aid
• Psychologists/Mental Health Counselor
• Respiratory Therapist
• Scribe
• Social Worker
Community Service: Class of 2023
• Average 819 hours • > 50 different organizations
Examples:• Habitat for Humanity• Free Clinics/Homeless shelters• High Risk Youth • EMT• Food Banks• Missions• Big Brother/Big Sister• Mentors/Teachers• Red Cross• Etc., etc., etc.
Holistic Approach to Applications
Narrative Statement
GRE Scores
Undergrad GPA Mission
Interview DayAcademic Potential
Letters of RecommendationHealth Care Experience
Science GPA
Why Emory?
MMI Interview Format
6 short scenarios (verbal responses) -7 minutes each + 25 minute writing sample
Interviewers are blinded to CASPA information Decreased biasGives most opportunity to respond
On Campus or Zoom Option
Ali S, Sadiq Hashmi MS, Umair M, Beg MA, Huda N. Multiple Mini-Interviews: Current Perspectives on Utility and Limitations. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2019;10:1031-1038. Published 2019 Dec 12. doi:10.2147/AMEP.S181332
Collaboration
NO competition in the classroom – everyone helps everyone
Support for your success
Buddy system
Small group society with 2 faculty advisors
Diverse student body with peer teaching/tutoring
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What academic Support looks like
*Ask for help early! Peers Faculty
Learning Assessment
Peer TutoringProfessional support services
In trouble?
Active Learning
Anatomy Dissection Lab Skills Labs
Active Learning
Point of Care UltrasoundOSCE SuitesW
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Curriculum Curriculum
FOUNDATIONS
1 Semester
DIDACTIC
3 Semesters
CLINICAL
3 Semesters
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1. Foundations Phase (Fall 1)
• Anatomy with Dissection Cadaver Lab
• Introduction to Physical Assessment (IPA) –Complete Physical Examination
• Foundation of Medical Science (FMS)Introduction to pharmacology, genetics, medical microbiology, and ultrasound
• Biomedical Ethics
• Medical CommunicationsThe complete Medical History and documentation
Didactic Modules
• Epidemiology
• Clinical History
• Symptoms & Signs
• Differentials
• Work Up
• Management
• Patient Education
Cardiology
PulmonologyObstetrics
Neurology
OrthopedicsGastroenterology
Ears Nose & Throat
Pediatrics
Endocrine
PsychiatryGeriatricsNephrology
dermatology
Hematology-oncology
Didactic Module Threads
Social determinants
DELP
POCUS
Pharmacology
Simulation
Pathophysiology
& Genetics
Didactic Module Threads
Basic Science
• Anatomy Review
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Nutrition
• Physiology
• Pathophysiology
• Preventive Medicine
Threads
• Social Determinants of Health
• POCUS
• Pharmacology
• DELP - Patient Encounters
• Skills Labs
POCUS – Point of Care Ultra Sound
Butterfly IQ - $2000
Didactic Module Phase
Spring 1 Modules: Hematology/Oncology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, ENT/Pulmonary, Cardiovascular
Courses: Community and Social MedicineEpidemiology and Biostatistics
Summer 1 Modules: GI, GU, Endocrine, Orthopedics/Rheumatology
Courses: Professional Issues I
Fall 2 Modules: Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Geriatrics
Courses: Professional Issues II
Summative Testing and Skills Demonstration
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1. Community & Social Medicine
2. Professional Issues I – Business of Medicine and systems, licensure, employment
3. Professional Issues II – Team Practice, balance, medico-legal aspects
Didactic
Key Semester Courses
• Introduction to epidemiology
• How to be a responsible consumer of medical literature!
• Overview of study designs, how studies are conducted, study bias and flaws in medical literature.
• Journal Club
Didactic
Epi & Biostats
Week
Weekly Learning Society!
Weekly format: Case discussions, Clinical reasoning, Peer mentoring
Didacticputting it together
• Case Based Learning
• Team Based Learning
• OSCE
• Patient Interactions
• Community Outreach
Clinical Year
8 Months Core Rotations3 Months Electives
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospital Medicine
OB/GYN
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
General Surgery
Social Determinants of Health (Emory Farmworker Project)
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• May be outside of Metro Atlanta (housing provided)
• Electronic patient/procedure logging
• End of rotation days
• PAEA End of Rotation Exams
• Exam Master test questions
• National Board Review Course Access
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Academic Health Care System Grady Hospital
800 bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Unit, Stroke Center, Sickle Cell Center
Video link https://youtu.be/kdy4GozMTvI
Emory Farmworker Project
• 25th Year, over 38,000 patients served• 2 weeks in June, 1 fall weekend• Interdisciplinary care with medical
interpreters
Good Samaritan Clinic
Student -Run Clinic
• Interdisciplinary training with PA and medical students
• One weekend a month
• Serving the working poor, low income, and uninsured
Academic Elective
Addiction Medicine
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiology
Dermatology
ENT
Gastroenterology
Geriatrics
Infectious Diseases
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Neurosurgery
Oncology
Orthopedics
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Radiology
Urology
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Unique Opportunities at Emory Emory Farmworker Project
29 Months – Emory PA Graduate What makes a Strong Candidate?
Solid clinical experience – AT-C, RN, Combat Medic, then EMTs, Respiratory therapist, Rad Tech Ultrasound, Med Tech, Counselor, Social work, Speech pathologist , then MA, Scribe Pt Assistant, Clinical research assistant
Community service – Missions, underserved populations, health care, out of comfort zone, another language
Leadership – Captain of team, TA, Proctor, team leader
Honors – Publications, academic awards, community service awards
Personal Statement – talk about journey to decide PA, missions, work related PA encounters… For supplemental, please talk about the school and why them. Visit the school and talk with students.
Questions?
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Department of Family and Preventive MedicinePhysician Assistant Program
Emory University Physician Assistant Program
1462 Clifton Road, Suite 280Atlanta, GA 30322
Main: 404.727.7825Admissions: 404.727.7857
Allan Platt PA-C, MMSc *Kaye Johnson *
Ursula Robinson *Javar White *
[email protected]@[email protected]@emory.edu
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