PAS-5931 Capstone Project 2
The “Capstone Project” for the Salus University Physician Assistant Program is a two-part faculty-guided independent study course. Capstone Project 2 continues the process started in Capstone Project 1 culminating in a graduate-level paper, suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal, and a related Project Presentation. In Capstone Project 2, an abstract, the body of the paper with results, discussion, and conclusions will be completed and serve as the foundation for the Project Presentation. Combined, these are part of a summative evaluation tool used to measure cognitive and affective domains at a point near the completion of the program.
The graduate paper is an American Medical Association (AMA) format research paper based on a patient case or condition seen during the clinical year, or a medically relevant topic of interest. It affords the student the opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking skills as well as the application of evidence-based medicine in health care. Project Presentations are common in the scientific and medical environment and are used in a variety of ways to discuss and present specific medical topics.
The Project Presentation relays an in-depth presentation of the topic. The student will present their clinical question, outlining the critical thinking, decision-making, and evidence-based process that led to the research conclusions. The presentation will also include any practice-based learning and systems-based issues that were encountered by the student. The professional manner in which the student delivers the presentation will be an important aspect of this event.
Offered
Clinical Phase, Fall Session