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Perceptions Of Physician Assistant Students ’ Readiness With System-Based Vs. Problem-Based Physical Diagnosis Curriculum, Carl Garrubba, Kelly Donkers, Laura Daniel, Carol Ennulat

Physician Assistant Studies | Faculty Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify students’ perceptions of the curriculum in two different cohorts who received two different delivery styles (system-based or problem-based) of physical diagnosis curriculum to determine if significant differences were present, and to identify how each cohort performed on their clinical experiences (CEs). Methods: One-hundred and sixteen students at one physician assistant (PA) program from two cohorts of students were surveyed using a true/false survey (analyzed by chi-square) regarding their perceptions of their preparedness for clinical rotations with regard to the ability to perform physical examinations. Clinical preceptor evaluations were also analyzed for …