Program Outcome Index for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Hybrid Program

Program Outcomes/Competencies (B4.03)

  • Medical Knowledge (MK)
  • Clinical and technical skills (CTS)
  • Clinical reasoning and Problem Solving (CRPS)
  • Interpersonal skills (IS)
  • Professional behaviors (PB)

Medical Knowledge (MK)

  • MK1 Students will demonstrate a strong fund of knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical and behavioral manifestations of disease and apply these to the care of infant, children, adolescent, adult, or elderly patients
  • MK2 Student will demonstrate an understanding of medical research and evidence-based medicine as it applies to the clinical practice.
  • MK3 Students will understand the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of disease processes listed in the PAEA EOR Exam™ exam topic list.

Clinical and Technical Skills (CTS)

  • CTS1 Students will be able to utilize a range of communication and interpersonal skills to elicit an accurate and relevant medical history of infant, children, adolescent, adult, or elderly patients.
  • CTS2 Students will be able to perform an accurate, focused physical exam on infants, children, adolescent, adult, or elderly patients, recognizing normal and abnormal findings.
  • CTS3 With direct preceptor supervision, students will perform and/or assist in the performance of common medical procedures.

Clinical reasoning and Problem Solving

  • CRPS1 Student will be able to organize information from the interview, diagnostic tests, and physical examination to formulate a differential diagnosis and assessment for patients presenting for acute, chronic, preventive, or emergent care
  • CRPS2 Students will have the ability to choose appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret the results for the purpose of diagnosis and disease management for patients presenting for acute, chronic, preventive, or emergent care
  • CRPS 3 Student will be able to develop, initiate and follow-through on appropriate management plans that are consistent with the patient’s needs and preferences for common problems in acute, chronic, preventive, and emergent encounters.

Interpersonal Skills

  • IS1 Student will be able to present clinical information in a concise and coherent manner to the preceptor and other members of the health care team.
  • IS2 Student will be able to document clinical information in an accurate and concise manner.
  • IS3 Student will provide appropriate health education and counseling to infant, children, adolescent, adult or elderly patients and their families, if appropriate.
  • IS4 Student will interact with patients and their families with respect, trust, positive affect, and cultural sensitivity.

Professional behaviors

  • PB1 Student will work with other members of the healthcare team, showing respect for peers, preceptors, and staff.
  • PB2 Student will demonstrate self-directed learning, take initiative to participate in patient care and be an active member of the health care team.
  • PB3 Student will be punctual, be available when needed and follow through on assigned work.
  • PB4 Student will demonstrate behavior that is ethical, compassionate, patient centered and acknowledges limitations and mistakes.
  • PB5 Student will always demonstrate professionalism and comply with the MUSC College of Health Professions Handbook, Hybrid PAS Program Handbooks and Policy and Procedure Manual.