The first cohort of students goes through orientation in the University of Calgary's new Master of physician assistant studies program.
Alberta's first crop of students studying to become physician assistants have hit the books at the University of Calgary and, at a time when the health-care system is struggling, demand for the program is high.The first cohort of students goes through orientation in the University of Calgary's new master of physician assistant studies program.
Dr. Rahim Kachra is the medical director of the University of Calgary's new master of physician assistant studies program. "I think everyone's quickly recognizing the advantages of having a physician assistant join their team-based care models." "Being with the Cumming School of Medicine, the things that are available … from a learning perspective is amazing, and everyday I feel myself going 'Wow, we get to learn that? That's amazing.'"
According to Luomala, this is the fifth PA training program to launch in Canada and others are expanding capacity.Physician assistants want to help Albertans without a family doctor but say barriers remain She said CAPA is working to have training spots increased across the country and has met with Alberta government officials to advocate for funding to expand the number of spots at the University of Calgary.
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