PHA 630 - Capstone

4 Hour(s)

This is a program-long project requirement. Student medical investigation is interwoven throughout the curriculum and the project is completed during year-2. The student will either present a detailed case presentation utilizing the medical literature to provide evidence based discussion of the management and plan or will use the medical literature to answer a case-related medical question or controversy using an evidence-based investigational approach. The student will complete a scholarly paper and present findings as an oral presentation at Celebrate Carroll in April of year-2. The student is encouraged to submit their respective project for presentation at the American Academy of Physician Assistant annual CME conference, in May of year-2. Successful completion of the Capstone requires satisfactory completion of the summative OSCE, comprehensive written examination and capstone project.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of year-1 courses.