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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for a Master of Science Physician's Assistant (MSPA) Program at Natividad, with a five year agreement term effective when signed by both parties.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB) for a Master of Science Physician's Assistant (MSPA) Program at Natividad, with a five year agreement term effective when signed by both parties.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The MSPA Program at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is an intense 7-semester, 27-month, full-time health care training program. Cohorts are projected to commence mid-August and follow the traditional CSUMB academic schedule with subsequent cohorts graduating in December each year.
On July 11, 2017, NMC received a Board of Supervisors referral to consider and deliver recommendations to the NMC Board of Trustees and Board of Supervisors regarding participation in the CSUMB MSPA Program.
The aging population, the rapidly increasing rates of chronic diseases, and the Affordable Care Act impacting the demand for health care access drive the local need for more MD's, DO's and midlevel providers. In particular, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 30% increase in the job outlook for physician assistants over the next decade. The MSPA Program is an important response to the growing demand for health care providers. MSPA Program includes curricular health care provider training opportunities that are distinctive in serving the diverse people of California, especially the working class and historically undereducated and low-income populations.
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