MUPPA
How often do we have all member meetings?
Every other Tuesday, twice a month!
What was the primary reason for the creation of the PA profession?
To improve and expand healthcare due to a shortage of primary care physicians.
What degree do you need before apply to PA school?
Minimum of a Bachelors degree
What does the C and S stand for in PA-C and PA-S?
C- Certified
S-Student
Does it take longer to complete PA school or medical school?
Medical school (4 years) vs. PA school (2 years)
Who's in charge of member dues?
Kylie Price!
How many PA schools does the state of Missouri have? Can you name them?
4! Missouri State, SLU, Stephens College, and UMKC!
What are some common class prerequisites you need to complete before applying to a PA school?
General Chemistry
Organic chemistry
Microbiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Genetics
Medical terminology
What is the average hour world by a full time PA?
average of 40 hours
Is the PA profession expected to grow or decline within the next decade?
Grow! by about 31%
How many people are on our Exec Board and what are all their names?
8!
Mackenzie, Larissa, Kylie, Rylie, Katie, Remi, Brenna and Brylee
What does MOAPA stand for?
Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants
What exams/applications do (some) schools require prior to applying to PA school?
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
CASPA application
What is the average length of a PA program?
24 months
What is the median age of PA's?
38 years old
What is Remi Taylor's major?
Health Sciences!
When was the first PA class put together?
In 1965! By navy corpsmen
What experiences are required/recommended prior to applying to PA school?
PCE: Direct Patient Care Experience
Volunteer hours
Leadership
What is the national certifying exams PA's have to take?
The PANCE once and PANRE every 10 years
Over the next decade, approximately how many job openings will there be for PAs?
around 12,000!
Who is going to be your President in the Spring?
Katie Laughlin!
What is the name of the school that had the first PA program?
(Hint: Starts with a D!)
Duke University
List 3 experiences that fulfill direct patient care hours
Nursing (RN, LVN, CNA)
Hospital Tech
Emergency Services (EMS, EMT, Paramedic)
PT Aide
Medical Assistant (MA)
PA school is divided into two phases. What are they?
Didactic and clinical
What is the most common fields for PAs to go into after completing school?
Family Medicine
Psychiatry
Pediatrics
Dermatology
Surgery