Specialization in PA Education: Exploring the Future of the Profession

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, welcome Malwina Huzarska, director of didactic education and assistant professor in the PA program at The George Washington University, along with Sarah Marsan, admissions officer for the university’s PA program, to explore emerging research on specialization in PA education. The conversation examines how the evolving healthcare landscape may require shifts in PA curricula to better support students and align with workforce needs. Together, they discuss the potential move from a generalist to a more specialized training model, consider the implications of curriculum changes and a possible PA doctorate pathway, and highlight the importance of continued research, collaboration, and dialogue among educators, policymakers, and students. This episode is sponsored by Body Interact. Explore Body Interact’s new PA Virtual Simulation Catalog and see how it supports your curriculum: https://bodyinteract.com/physician-assistant.   Show notes JPAE article: Preparing for the Future: A Call to Examine Specialization in Physician Assistant Education The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.