Enhancing the Integration of Race and Health Discussion in Physician Assistant Curriculum.

Abstract

This article offers a unique perspective on integrating historical and contemporary issues of racism and public health within physician assistant (PA) education, specifically through the lens of personal experience as a public health data analyst during the COVID-19 pandemic. By highlighting the intersection of race, health equity, and education, this article underscores the need for PA programs to incorporate and enhance comprehensive training on the structural determinants of health and the impact of systemic racism on patient care.