Join Jeff Wood, a Physician Assistant and Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic, as he dives into the evolving landscape of collaboration in emergency medicine. He shares insights on the importance of mentorship and clear communication between emergency physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). Discover strategies for supporting APP autonomy and enhancing patient care, as well as how to navigate conflicts and build strong professional relationships in high-pressure environments. It's all about teamwork and optimizing emergency healthcare for better outcomes!
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Preferred Terminology for APPs
Use "APP" (advanced practice provider) as the most current and inclusive term.
Avoid "mid-level," as some find it outdated.
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Evolution of PA Education
PA education has evolved from a two-year program to a two or three-year master's level.
Some PAs have additional fellowship training, while others learn primarily on the job.
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Matching Expectations to Training
Gauge an APP's clinical experience to tailor their onboarding and supervision.
Frustration arises when expectations don't align with training, not from additional supervision.
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The variety of practice models in the United States emergency healthcare system is numerous and most of them involve both physicians as well as advanced practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners). Yet, the preparation for how to supervise an APP from a physician perspective, or what to expect from a physician colleague from the APP perspective is not standardized. In this chapter, we sit down with Dr. Eric Boie who is the current medical director for the APP practice at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as well as Mr. Jeff Wood, PA-C who has been the supervisor of the APPs both in our health system as well in Rochester for nearly a decade until just recently - to discuss our current model of practice, how it supports resident education, how to support APPs autonomy and optimize patient care, how to handle when things don't go as planned and more.
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Always On EM - Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine