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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland: MSc Physician Associate
| Institution | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
|---|---|
| Department | Single Tier Structure |
| Web | https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The physician associate (PA) role has grown rapidly internationally, with PAs fast becoming one of the most sought after healthcare professionals.
A PA works as a member of a medical team under the supervision of a doctor or surgeon in a wide variety of workplaces (including all types of hospital and surgical care, GP practices and community health services).
PAs are highly skilled healthcare professionals who provide a broad range of medical services. PAs support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients and are trained to perform a number of roles including taking medical histories, performing examinations, making diagnoses and analysing test results.
Key features of the course An intensive, demanding, fast-paced two-year course Quality clinical placements from year one Teaching delivered by experienced international PA educators and Medical School faculty One-to-one mentoring Scholarship opportunities available This full-time level 9 Masters (two years) has a balance of theory and practice so that your focus is on the patient from day one. The programme will be an RCSI/NUI award.
If you are interested in the programme and would like to find out more, call +353 1 402 2282 or email pastudies@rcsi.ie.
Why Physician Associate Studies at RCSI?
-Ireland's largest medical school -Shaped and delivered by PA clinicians with over 35 years' experience of this career -Mentorship by qualified PA clinicians in clinical practice areas -Access to clinical specialties across hospitals and communities -Access to simulation facilities as part of the new RCSI Academic and Education Building -Be part of this new and rapidly growing profession and follow a career path which has already had proven international success in countries including the US (there are over 110,000 Physician -Associates practicing there), Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Germany.
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