CASPA
CASPA
CASPA (pronounced: /ˈkaspə/), an acronym for Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants, is a service used by prospective physician assistants in the United States to apply to participating PA programs.
Etymology
The term "CASPA" is an acronym derived from the phrase "Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants". It was created to provide a streamlined application process for both students and PA programs.
Function
CASPA allows applicants to use a single application to apply to multiple PA programs. The service simplifies the process of applying to PA programs and ensures that all applications are uniform and complete. It also allows programs to compare applicants in a standardized manner.
Related Terms
- Physician Assistant (PA): A healthcare professional who practices medicine as part of a healthcare team with supervising physicians and other providers.
- Physician Assistant Programs: Educational programs that prepare students to become physician assistants.
- Healthcare Professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Healthcare Team: A group of health care professionals who work together to provide care for a patient.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CASPA
- Wikipedia's article - CASPA
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