Marshall B. Ketchum PA Program Flashcards

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.

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.