DPAM-5198 Transition to Clerkships
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior semester of PA course work. The purpose of this course is to: (1) provide the student with a time of self-assessment, (2) evaluate the students’ knowledge, skills, and attitude, (3) identify the student’s level of preparedness for clinical rotations, and (4) promote interprofessional relationships. During the first week, the course will evaluate student preparedness using Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) testing, clinical skills assessments, and a written examination. Students must pass each of the three testing areas prior to the start of SCPE rotations. Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) expectations and behavior will be discussed. During the second week of this course, students will travel to rural South Carolina to collaborate with other health professions students in interprofessional case experiences while in partnership with the Mid- Carolina region of the Area Health Education Center (AHEC).