DMSC 7301 Writing, Publishing, and Communication
This course is designed to equip doctoral PA students with advanced skills in writing, preparation for publication, and communication within the healthcare field. The course will explore the critical role of effective communication in professional writing and research for career advancement and personal development.
Students will be exposed to scholarly writing and navigating the publishing process for research articles, case studies, and continuing medical education articles. Emphasis will be placed on clarity, precision, and adherence to scholarly writing style formatting guidelines. Students will become familiar with publishing processes, including journal selection, peer-review process, and response to revision requests.
Students will explore the current evidence-based recommendations for effective communication strategies and ethical and legal considerations. Topics to be explored include communication with stakeholders, patients, and the public. The doctoral PA student will explore the ethical and legal aspects of writing, publishing, and communication, such as authorship ethics, conflicts of interest, patient privacy, and social media.