Doctorate-level PA transitions to Medical Science Liaison

I had reached my peak so early in my ED career. I am so thankful for the leadership opportunities given to me during my ED PA career but found myself concerned I had hit my career peak so early. PAs bring such a unique experience to the MSL profession. With my career change, I continue to remember my clinician roots while still positively impacting patients, just in a different way. I truly feel fulfilled as a clinician.

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Single Mom Leaves Russia, Learns English, Becomes Doctor

In December 2021, I graduated from Lynchburg University with a DMSc degree. I consider it an achievement and the beginning of ever-expanding possibilities to grow as a professional in the medical field. Just three years ago, I was content with my life. I am a PA working in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in New York City. However, life presented its challenge, and I took it. How did it all begin?

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Earn a Doctor of Medical Science at the University of Maryland

After a hundred years of providing graduate education, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, is adding the Doctor of Medical Science to its offerings. According to the University, the Doctor of Medical Science program is for Physician Associates/Assistants and “is designed to build a depth of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice of medicine.” 

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The Top 3 Undiscovered Healthcare Careers

Working in healthcare is pretty cool. The human body is an incredible machine and helping others to heal is a noble endeavor. Physician associates (formerly known as physician assistants or PAs) have consistently been ranked as one of the top careers in healthcare but how well do you know these 3 undiscovered healthcare careers that all outearn PAs? Dosimetrist, medical physicist, and cardiac perfusionist.

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