Earth Mission Asia is working in collaboration with the Karen Department of Health and Welfare (KDHW) to provide highly-trained Physician Assistants (PA) in remote areas of Karen State, Myanmar.
A 5-Year Training Program for Remote Medical Providers
Offering Education Opportunities
Lack of quality education in the villages means most Karen do not get higher education opportunities.
Developing a Health Network
More health practitioners means more options for people to have access to healthcare.
Implementing Public Health
Trained locals can help empower villages with better public health practices.
THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING JOURNEY
Learn more about our training for a healthcare revolution in Karen State
Typical housing in remote Karen areas of Myanmar
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Student Selection
Students are selected from remote Karen areas, in partnership with KDHW. Experience shows that students chosen from remote areas are likely to return to work and live in their home areas.
Location: Karen State, Myanmar
A group of Physician Assistant students learning science during their first year
YEAR 1
Foundation Course
English level improves to Intermediate/Advanced English (60%), basic and medical maths (from 25% to 85%), critical thinking, science and computers.
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
A Physician Assistant student taking a patient’s medical history
YEAR 2
Outpatient Care (OPD)
Average 9 hours of clinical experience per week per student, including patient history and physical exams, presenting patient cases, lab tests and disease knowledge.
Location: T-RAD Clinic in Ler Doh (Kyaukkyi), Myanmar
Two Physician Assistant students making rounds in the IPD at the T-RAD Clinic
YEAR 3
Clinic Rotation and Inpatient Care (IPD)
Two rotating groups of students focus on patient treatment in different settings.
Location: T-RAD Clinic in Ler Doh (Kyaukkyi) and Rain Tree Clinic in Karen State, Myanmar
A Physician Assistant student doing a lab test at the Rain Tree Clinic
YEAR 4
Remote Clinical Training
Responsible for patient cases, diagnosis and treatment under medic’s supervision. Average hours per week per student: 60 hours for IPD care; 45 hours for OPD care.
Location: Rain Tree Clinic in Karen State, Myanmar
A Physician Assistant student about to do a patient’s ultrasound
YEAR 5
Internship in KDHW Clinics
Specialty rotations in different clinics: X-Ray, laboratory, labor & delivery.
Location: Karen State, Myanmar
A group of Physician Assistant students ready to serve people in remote areas!
OUT IN THE FIELD
Physician Assistant Graduates
The Physician Assistant graduates have to serve a minimum of five years in KDHW remote clinics.
Location: Karen State, Myanmar
