School of Health Professions

PA Program Research Curriculum

Master
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Research Emphasis

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Following completion of the HRM course and prior to the end of the didactic phase of the curriculum each student must identify a topic for their research. Research leading to the master's paper can involve:

  • Retrospective chart reviews to answer questions regarding clinical outcomes or to further interpret and compare laboratory results with current practice protocols
  • Prospective studies assessing outcomes of a clinical or educational intervention
  • Surveys to gather data on issues such as physician assistant attitudes, roles, and/or education or patient satisfaction regarding a clinical or educational intervention
  • Meta-analyses/case studies to draw upon the results of other research and literature reviews in addressing specific research question, or
  • Other research deemed appropriate by the student's research mentors and the program director
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