Marshall B. Ketchum PA Program Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the most important priorities in your life and how do they apply to your interest in our program?

Provide under-resourced communities with cutting-edge healthcare services. 2. Engage in volunteer work within my community. 3. Spend quality time with family.

How do you plan on contributing to the Ketchum Family Medicine clinic?

Promote health equity. 2. Set up more clinics/health fairs around OC. 3. Add more specialties. 4. Encourage alumni to participate.

Tell us about any talent(s) or interest(s) outside of medicine.

Hip-Hop and Sports.

What do you believe sticks out most about your application?

Diversity and amount of PCE and volunteer work. Signup and view all the answers

How does MBKU prepare tomorrow's leaders for the future of healthcare?

Through interprofessional collaboration. Signup and view all the answers

What is our vision statement?

We seek to reimagine the future of healthcare education. Signup and view all the answers

What is our mission statement?

To educate caring, inspired healthcare professionals. Signup and view all the answers

What are our core values?

Accountability, Caring, Excellence, Innovation, Respect. Signup and view all the answers

What are our learning outcomes?

Communication, Analytical reasoning and problem solving, Interprofessional health education, Health information, literacy and lifelong learning, Professionalism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name of MBKU?

Marshall Bidwell Ketchum University. Signup and view all the answers

Do you know how MBKU was founded?

Founded in 1904 due to the growing need for healthcare education. Signup and view all the answers

Who comprises Ketchum Family Medicine?

Second-year PA students under the guidance of faculty. Signup and view all the answers

Who is MBKU's President?

Julie A. Schornack. Signup and view all the answers

Who is MBKU's Program Director for PA studies?

Allison Mollet. Signup and view all the answers

How do you plan to balance your school life as a PA student and your personal life?

Refer to MBKU website. Signup and view all the answers

What faculty members do you have connections with?

Rima Khankan, Sandra Fineman, Martin Holt, Leslie Lim, Daniel L. May, Allison Mollet. Signup and view all the answers

How do you have a connection to Daniel L. May?

Board Trustee and practicing family physician. Signup and view all the answers

How do you have a connection to Allison Mollet?

Program Director and Associate Professor. Signup and view all the answers

How do you have a connection to Sandra Fineman?

Assistant Professor and VP for Interprofessional Studies. Signup and view all the answers

How do you have a connection to Martin Holt?

Faculty member working at a local clinic. Signup and view all the answers

How do you have a connection to Rima Khankan?

Associate Professor teaching in the PA Program. Signup and view all the answers

How do you have a connection to Leslie Lim?

Director of Admissions and coordinated events during undergrad. Signup and view all the answers

What are some questions to ask the interviewee?

<ol> <li>Why do you believe your PANCE pass rates have been so high? 2. What are two qualities you have found in your most successful students? 3. Are all of your faculty practicing PAs? 4. What do you like about working at this school? 5. Do you find classmates to be more competitive or collaborative? 6. What do you believe students like best about the program?</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a specific course you are very interested in?

Neurology and Orthopedics. Signup and view all the answers

What are personal experiences that have molded your personality?

Sexually abused and various patient experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What are three words your friends would use to describe you?

Compassionate, Detail-oriented, Calm. Signup and view all the answers

What are two patients that have impacted you and made you want to become a PA?

Deric S. and Valerie L. Signup and view all the answers

What qualities/abilities do you possess that could help your classmates?

Quizlet maker, Orthopedics knowledge, Ability to interpret XRs and MRIs. Signup and view all the answers

What are some PAs that you have shadowed and how have they inspired you?

Eric Reynoso. Signup and view all the answers

What are your goals as a PA and what specialty are you most interested in?

Provide passionate patient care, interested in Orthopedics and Neurology. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Priorities

Major surgeries highlighted the importance of quality healthcare and family support.
Priorities include:
- Providing advanced healthcare to under-resourced communities.
- Engaging in volunteer work locally.
- Valuing quality time with family.
MBKU offers experiences that address healthcare disparities and encourages community involvement.

Contribution to Ketchum Family Medicine Clinic

Plan to leverage medical knowledge and social determinants to enhance clinic services.
Goals include:
- Promoting health equity with low-cost services.
- Establishing more clinics/health fairs in Orange County.
- Introducing additional specialties like cardiology and oncology.
- Encouraging alumni involvement.

Interests Outside Medicine

Hip-Hop culture shapes personal interests and understanding of social issues.
Engages with social issues through music, which can foster discussions on racism, mental health, and more.
Active in sports, especially basketball and football, maintaining connections with MBKU alumni who work in athletics.

Distinct Application Features

Application demonstrates diversity and extensive patient care experience.
EMT and Medical Assistant roles provided a solid understanding of healthcare dynamics.
Leadership role in PACT illustrated commitment to underserved communities.

MBKU's Future Healthcare Leaders

Focus on interprofessional collaboration through:
- University Eye Center at Ketchum Health Anaheim & LA.
- Ketchum Health Family Medicine practice in Anaheim.

MBKU Vision and Mission

Vision: To reimagine future healthcare education.
Mission: Educate compassionate health care professionals for collaborative, patient-centric care.

Core Values of MBKU

Accountability: Commitment to honesty and responsibility.
Caring: Nurturing compassion in addressing community needs.
Excellence: Aim for outcomes of the highest quality.
Innovation: Encouragement of creative ideas.
Respect: Valuing diversity and collaborative work.

Learning Outcomes for Graduates

Communication: Competence in interpersonal skills and clarity in expression.
Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate evidence for optimal patient outcomes.
Interprofessional Collaboration: Functioning as effective team members in healthcare settings.
Health Literacy: Ongoing ability to identify and analyze health information.
Professionalism: Adherence to standards of practice and conduct.

MBKU Overview

Full name: Marshall Bidwell Ketchum University.
Founded in 1904 to address healthcare education needs; originally the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology.
Established Southern California College of Optometry, now part of MBKU.

Ketchum Family Medicine Composition

Comprised of second-year PA students directed by Family Medicine Director Prana Yenkosky and MBKU faculty.

Leadership at MBKU

President: Julie A. Schornack (OD, MEd).
Program Director for PA studies: Allison Mollet (MMS, PA-C) with a strong background in surgical specialties.

Faculty Connections

Connections with faculty members including Rima Khankan, Sandra Fineman, Martin Holt, and Leslie Lim, showcasing a broad support network.

Interview Preparation

Questions for interviewers about PANCE pass rates, student qualities, faculty practices, and program strengths.

Passionate Interests in Courses

Keen interest in specific courses such as Neurology and Orthopedics in the first-year Spring semester.

Personal Experiences Influencing Personality

Background of personal trauma and patient encounters that fostered a commitment to healthcare.

Peer Descriptors

Friends describe them as compassionate, detail-oriented, and calm, highlighting interpersonal strengths.

Impactful Patient Relationships

Notable patients that inspired PA journey through strong communication and relationship-building.

Useful Skills for Classmates

Proficient in creating study materials, interpreting medical images, and a penchant for collaborative learning.

Inspirational SHADOWING Experiences

Insights gained from shadowing exemplary PAs, emphasizing strong communication, knowledge, and rapport with patients.

Future Goals as a PA

Aspire to deliver quality patient care with autonomy, focusing on Orthopedics and Neurology specialties.

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Description

This quiz focuses on key priorities related to the Marshall B. Ketchum Physician Assistant Program. It encourages reflection on personal life experiences, community service, and the importance of family support in the pursuit of a healthcare career. Gain insights into what drives aspiring healthcare professionals in addressing healthcare gaps.