Intraarticular Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in Primary Care
Steroid injections for osteoarthritis of the knee are a cost-effective treatment that can be done in the primary care office.
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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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Deciphering Rectal Pain: Proctalgia Fugax vs Levator Ani Syndrome
Anorectal pain can be a real bummer. Literally. It doesn’t discriminate and it can be tough to find the culprit.
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How I Doubled My Income and Grew My Non-Clinical Career as a Doctor of Medical Science
Just a year and a half after graduation, I started a medical education company and nearly doubled my income in large part due to my pursuit of a terminal degree.
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The First DMSc for Non-PAs Launches at Northeastern
The Doctor of Medical Science isn’t just for PAs anymore. Northeastern University is launching a DMSc specializing in Healthcare Leadership.
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An Exclusive Sneak Peak at the Physician Assistant Nutrition Fellowship
Jennifer Harrington, DMS, MHS, PA-C recently met with a PA Doctor editor to talk about her experience in the PA Foundation’s Nutrition Outreach Fellowship.
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Why Do My Feet Hurt? The Complete Guide to Foot Pain, Custom Insoles, and Why You Don’t Need a Podiatrist to Get Them
Why do my feet hurt? Should I see a podiatrist? If you have foot pain or have ever thought about getting custom insoles, this is for you.
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Can a physician fire a patient?
Medicine is a business. And just like any other business, healthcare providers should be able to refuse service to anyone.
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EVMS Adds the DMSc
Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia is the next institution to add the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) to
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