Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Physician Associate Master of Science Program

Developing an innovative Physician Associate Master of Science Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin that will increase the number and diversity of PAs in Wisconsin

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Full Project Name:Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Physician Associate Master of Science ProgramPrincipal Investigator:Christine Everett, PhD, MPH, PA-C, MedicineAward Amount:$2,014,999

Award Date

October2022

Project Duration:23 months

Project Summary:

The COVID-19 pandemic health crisis has brought to light the need to train diverse researchers focused on advancing health. This includes a wide range of research, from basic biomedical research to translation of research to improve the health of communit

Outcomes & Lessons Learned:

Hired principal faculty and staff and developed a faculty training plan
Created program committees and a program assessment/evaluation plan
Developed didactic and clinical curriculum for the program
Participated in two diversity pipeline events engaging with community youth interested in learning more about science, technology, and the PA program
Drafted the accreditation report for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant