PA History
Who is considered the founder of the physician assistant profession?
Who is Dr. Eugene Stead
How long is the average PA program?
What is 24-27 months
What does SOAP stand for in medical documentation?
What is Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
What does PA-C stand for?
What is Physician Assistant-Certified
What does CASPA stand for?
What is the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants
What year was the first PA program established?
What is 1965
What is the primary certification exam called?
What is the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
What is 120/80 mmHg
What is the average starting salary for a new PA in the U.S.?
What is $90,000-$110,000
Name one common prerequisite for PA school
What is biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology
What university had the first PA program?
What is Duke University
What is the minimum length of a clinical rotation in most PA programs?
What is 4-8 weeks
What does HIPAA stand for?
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
In what year was the PA profession officially recognized by the American Medical Association?
What is 1971
How many letters of recommendation can you have with your application?
What is 5 letters of recommendation
What military corps inspired the creation of the PA profession?
What is the U.S. Navy corpsmen
What is the average number of total clinical hours required for admission into a PA program?
What is 2,000 hours
What is the medical term for high blood sugar?
What is hyperglycemia
What is the primary role of a physician assistant (PA) in patient care?
What is to perform medical assessments, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and assist in surgeries, all while working under the supervision of a physician
When does CASPA open?
What is the last Thursday in April
What was the first state to allow PAs to practice?
What is California
What are the main specialty rotations during clinical year? (Hint:8)
Name the cranial nerve responsible for vision
What is the optic nerve (Cranial Nerve II)
Which state has the most practicing PAs?
What is New York
How many PA programs are in the United States?
311 ARC-ACCREDITED PA programs in the U.S.