Our training program is aiming for the functional equivalent of a Physician Assistant and is designed specifically for practice in a remote environment.

• Year 1 (Thailand): Learn core academics such as English, math, medical math, science, computer and critical thinking.
• Year 2 & 3 (Myanmar): Clinical training at the T-RAD clinic including out-patient and in-patient experience (15 hours weekly).
• Year 4 (Myanmar): Clinic training at our new remote clinic to adjust to real life settings.
• Year 5 (Myanmar): Internship at a remote clinic in Karen State operated by KDHW.

Once our Physician Assistant students have graduated, they will go back to their remote areas to provide healthcare in rural clinics in Karen State. Some also have plans to continue to work for EMA either as medics or trainers; others plan to build their own clinic in areas where there are none.

EMA’s Engineering Technology Program is specifically designed in partnership with EMA’s Physician Assistant Program(PA). As our PAs graduate and go into remote areas to provide healthcare, they need more than an education to bring health. The PAs need a dry, clean place to work, electricity for oxygen, for lighting and for lab tests. They need equipment that is in good working condition.

• Year 1 (Thailand): Engineering theory and fabrication basics, including basic English, math, science, electricity and power courses.
• Year 2 (Myanmar): Construction practices and special projects, including construction techniques such as steel, concrete and modular panel design.

Our EMA Engineering Technology Program is designed to equip graduates who can supply the technical support needed in the harsh jungle environment – to build structures, to create electricity far from the grid and to repair equipment when it fails.