Summative Clinical Assessment

Catalog description

Offered every term of the clinical year. Utilizes several evaluation tools to provide a comprehensive appraisal of every student’s readiness and eligibility for graduation. Students complete case presentations, including one on public health disparities, complete Observed Simulated Clinical Experiences (OSCEs) with standardized patients, and participate in small-group workshops/lectures/SIM, offering students an individualized approach to their education. Students also complete multiple comprehensive summative assessments, including the PAEA PACKRAT exam I and II, MU PA summative examination based on the NCCPA examination PANCE guidelines, and the PAEA End-of-Curriculum Exam. 0 credit is S/U grade assessment; 1-3 credits are graded.