PAS 580 - Capstone I

Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0)

This research-based course is offered annually and is designed to put into practice the investigator skills that PA students acquire in PAS 572, Critical Appraisal. Further, this course will introduce emerging theories in the behavioral sciences designed to expose the students to various research-based topics related to the impact of social factors on health, the leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. Such engagement will enhance and build upon their clinical training by deepening and broadening the understanding of the social, behavioral and biological aspects of disease that typically manifests in the clinical setting. The use of the listed text will inform students in linking social factors and health outcomes as it pertains to the Physician Assistant practice and guide them as they incorporate social implications into their project. Project themes might examine various aspects of health care such as oral health, hypertension, diabetes or other topics of interest. Students will meet regularly with their advisor to choose their research topic, discuss their paper and present their initial research in preliminary draft form. Students will be expected to complete a draft of their literature review to their advisors for approval prior to their final draft. Course is designed to develop scholarly behaviors in students required for self-assessment and learning to improe clinical practice. Students will put into pratice the investigator skills acquired in PAS 572, Critical Appraisal. Student will meet regularly with their advisors to complete and receive approval for the preliminary draft of the Capstone paper to be finalized and presented during Capstone II prior to graduation.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Research -based
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall