PA 409 - Physician Assistant Practicum

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This four-week elective practicum experience offers an opportunity for physician assistant students to explore subspecialty areas of medicine not covered in the current curriculum, spend more clinical time in primary care or work with a physician that has been identified as a potential employer. Students who are found to have academic or clinical difficulties in a particular area of medicine may be required by faculty to utilize this practicum as remediation. However, it cannot be used as a repeat rotation for a previously failed clinical rotation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all third-year courses PA 411 Primary Care Core (6) The purpose of this eight-week primary care medicine rotation is to provide an opportunity for students to apply skills and information learned during previous clinical rotations in the primary care setting. The extended time in one continuous setting will allow students to advance their understanding of basic medical practices and concepts. It also allows for more opportunity to provide follow-up care for patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all third-year courses

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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