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The University of California San Diego School of Medicine Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program will recruit and retain learners who reflect the diverse population of California. Graduates will be prepared to provide safe, effective, person-centered health care in various settings to improve the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve.
The program will be a regional and national model of academic and clinical excellence, with a reputation for developing physician assistants who practice in health care teams at the top of their training, licensure, and leadership potential.
To achieve our mission and vision, we aspire to create an academic community built on clinical competence, collaboration, discovery, diversity, and excellence.
The Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program goals align with its mission and support a learning environment that emphasizes learner success, diversity, and service to Californians. The rigorous curriculum provides the learner with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for competent clinical practice with a focus on primary care. The program will maintain a robust process of continuous self-assessment to evaluate performance related to each of its goals and to ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. Faculty and staff have set the following goals for the UC San Diego Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program.
To measure success toward meeting program goals, guide program analysis, and improve performance over time, measures of success have been established for each goal. Measures of success will be reevaluated at specific intervals throughout the program in accordance with the Program Self-Assessment Policy.
Graduates will acquire the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes/competencies for entry into professional physician assistant practice.
We provide learners an exceptional educational experience and prepare them for clinical practice utilizing competencies informed by our four professional organizations.
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Contribute to regional primary care workforce needs by graduating physician assistants who are ready to serve the California public.
As a public institution of higher learning, we have a vested interest in addressing the health care needs of the California public with an emphasis on local/regional demographics. The program aims to meet the health care workforce goal of increasing the distribution of primary care, rural/border health, and specialty practitioners who are ready to practice in and lead the transformation of health care systems to improve access, quality of care, and cost effectiveness.
Recruit, retain, and graduate learners who reflect the diverse population of California.
We recognize the importance of utilizing a holistic admissions process to enable the selection of a diverse group of learners who are equipped with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes to complete successfully the UC San Diego PAE program and serve diverse communities throughout California.
Foster and maintain collaborative connections between the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program and its alumni.
We aim to foster consistent communication with graduates as our ambassadors, advocates, and supporters to promote an exchange of ideas and experiences that offer meaningful benefits to both professional practicing alumni and enrolled learners.