Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| University of Maryland, Baltimore Proposal | (DMSc,) Doctorate | Medical Science | | 10/26/2022 | | |
Medical Science Program Description |
UMB intends to offer the program as a mixture of didactic coursework and applied practical training and research, allowing partial fulfillment of credits for applicants possessing a Master <br>of Health Science or similar Physician Assistant (PA) degree including foundational ethics, research, and health systems science course work. Most of the DMSc. didactic content and <br>courses will be accessible online, and the practical courses will include clinical and simulation instruction and assessment. The proposed degree will allow PAs to advance their education in <br>preparation for advanced practice with a focus on intercultural healthcare leadership, quality improvement, clinical education, and promotion of health equity. The program will focus on <br>clinical excellence, leadership, applied research, process, and quality improvement. Students will apply these principles to the practice of medicine to enhance health outcomes, improve <br>patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship. |