Advancing primary care: Doctoral program for physician associates and nurse practitioners.

IF 3.3 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Medical Teacher Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2023-10-26 DOI:10.1080/0142159X.2023.2271153

Kenneth Botelho, James Myers

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Abstract

The United States faces an impending crisis in primary care physician shortages, while Physician Associates (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are poised to help bridge the gap. This manuscript explores a groundbreaking solution: introducing a clinical doctorate program tailored to PAs and NPs, designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in primary care. Unlike traditional medical education, this innovative approach allows these professionals to continue their clinical practice while advancing their education, addressing the workforce shortage and the need for advanced leadership within the primary care landscape. This comprehensive curriculum includes intensive didactic coursework, residency-like training, credentialing examinations, and research opportunities, positioning PAs and NPs as critical contributors to the future of primary care. By recognizing their untapped potential and investing in their advanced education, we can elevate the quality and accessibility of primary care, ensuring that healthcare delivery reaches new heights.

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推进初级保健：医生助理和执业护士的博士项目。

美国面临着初级保健医生短缺的迫在眉睫的危机，而医师协会（PA）和执业护士协会（NP）正准备帮助弥补这一差距。这篇手稿探索了一个突破性的解决方案：引入一个针对PA和NP的临床博士项目，旨在让他们具备在初级保健中发挥领导作用的知识和技能。与传统的医学教育不同，这种创新的方法使这些专业人员能够继续他们的临床实践，同时推进他们的教育，解决劳动力短缺和初级保健领域对高级领导的需求。这一综合课程包括强化教学课程、住院医师培训、资格考试和研究机会，将PA和NP定位为初级保健未来的关键贡献者。通过认识到他们尚未开发的潜力并投资于他们的高等教育，我们可以提高初级保健的质量和可及性，确保医疗服务达到新的高度。

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Medical Teacher 医学-卫生保健

CiteScore

7.80

自引率

8.50%

发文量

396

审稿时长

3-6 weeks

期刊介绍： Medical Teacher provides accounts of new teaching methods, guidance on structuring courses and assessing achievement, and serves as a forum for communication between medical teachers and those involved in general education. In particular, the journal recognizes the problems teachers have in keeping up-to-date with the developments in educational methods that lead to more effective teaching and learning at a time when the content of the curriculum—from medical procedures to policy changes in health care provision—is also changing. The journal features reports of innovation and research in medical education, case studies, survey articles, practical guidelines, reviews of current literature and book reviews. All articles are peer reviewed.