Explore What It's Like to Be a Physician Assistant

Physician assistant (PA) students will lead participants through a brief case study on sprained ankles, a common injury, especially in young athletes. Starting with a patient checklist, participants progress through stations. The first involves learning the history-taking process for the presented patient and ordering an x-ray. At the second station, participants interpret x-ray results, gaining knowledge about their use and safety and basic foot/ankle anatomy. The third station covers essential care for a sprained ankle (RICE and taping). Additionally, participants gain insights into the PA's role in medicine, with prompts for basic medical questions related to a common injury.