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MPAS 512 - The Physician Assistant, Patient and Society II

2.00 credit hours
The second offering of this three-course series will provide an overview of population health, with special focus on the complicated tapestry of health care delivery to our pluralistic society. Health systems and policy, health disparities, and identifying best practices for health promotion will be highlighted. Empathetic and culturally competent health care will be a focus, preparing students to practice in a diverse society. A special emphasis on bias in medicine, health literacy and interventions to improve health outcomes will be highlighted. Select readings from the social sciences will allow for student reflection and reinforce concepts discussed in this module.

Prerequisite(s): MPAS 511 .


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