Curricula Mapping of Physician Associate/Physician Assistant-Comparable Professions Worldwide Using the Learning Opportunities, Objectives, and Outcomes Platform.
Scott Smalley, Mirela Bruza-Augatis, Thomas Colletti, Peter Heistermann, Alias Mahmud, David Song, Laura Juarez, Lumbani Tshotetsi, David Fahringer, Jami Smith, Olaf Ahlers, Mary Showstark
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Abstract: Given the international growth of physician associate/physician assistant (PA) and PA-comparable professions, it is crucial to understand the educational curricula of PA/PA-comparable professions worldwide. This article provides an overview of the process and development of the PA/PA-comparable curricula mapping design applying an international framework. It uses an innovative web-based tool, the Learning Opportunities, Objectives, and Outcomes Platform (LOOOP), to map and evaluate course content, teaching strategies, assessment formats, and learning outcomes. It highlights the project's rationale, challenges, and future implications.