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