About PARSEC

Physician Assistants for Research, Scholarship, Education in Canada (PARSEC) is an association of individuals with a shared vision and commitment to Canadian Physician Assistant (PA) research, scholarship and education.

PARSEC reflects that how we practice, how we learn, and how we educate PAs is in constant motion and must consider future outcomes and interests as the profession moves forward.

PARSEC Objectives

  1. Support PA research, scholarship and education in Canada

  2. Encourage collaboration and a community of practice amongst PAs

  3. Advocate for high-quality PA educational standards and continuing professional development opportunities

  4. Foster the professional and academic development of the Canadian PA profession

PARSEC Goals

  1. To support an annual University-based PA Research Workshop (alternates between educational sites) that helps establish a foundation of research and garners research interest in the PA profession.

  2. To support a forum for the presentation and dissemination of PA research to foster a community of practice.

  3. To support the developing of academic scholarship and promotion of educational standards to ensure the ongoing quality of Canadian PA education.

  4. Provide an interactive forum sharing Canadian PA History, Activities, and Professional Knowledge