History
What does PAEA stand for?
Physician Assistant Education Association
How many core competencies are listed under PAEA?
6
T or F
PAEA offers opportunities like workshops, volunteer opportunities, student forums, and funds research.
True!
T or F
PAEA is the owner of CASPA.
True
Which is why all CASPA accredited programs are affiliated with the PAEA
What was the competency task force responsible for?
Worked to compile a set of competencies all new PA graduates should be able to demonstrate and what environmental factors might continue to impact the profession
Name the title of the quarterly journal
Hint: JPAE
Journal of Physician Assistant Education
What year was this organization originally founded?
1972
Which core competency does this describe?
Emphasizes team-based approach to healthcare and stresses importance of relationship with the supervising physician.
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Leadership
Professional learning communities
Members-only resource library
CASPA information
Discounts on educational events
Digital learning hub; access educational resources from anywhere
What was the initial name of this organization before it became PAEA?
Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP)
Name 1 of the 4 major environmental factors that influence the PA profession.
social determinants of health
population health
health system delivery and capacity
higher education
Name one of the standardized exams that the PAEA reports comparative scores on.
Hint: there are 3 different exams
PACKRAT
End of Rotation Exam
End of Curriculum Exam
What does PACKRAT stand for?
Hint: one of the comprehensive exams reported by the PAEA
Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool