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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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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8 Reasons Why Physicians Can and Should Terminate Toxic Patients
Medicine is a business. And just like any other business, healthcare providers should be able to refuse service to anyone. But can a physician really fire a patient?
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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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Butler Adds a Bridge to DMS for New Grad PAs
Indianapolis’s Butler University has been offering the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) for some time now. They’ve recently announced an
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Doctor Doesn’t Mean MD: Why Dr and MD are Not the Same
A doctor is a person who holds a doctorate. Full stop. DMSc’s are doctors. Acknowledging someone else’s achievements doesn’t diminish your own.
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Doctor of Medical Science vs MD: What You Won’t Learn on Reddit
We’ve already seen PA vs MD, so get ready for Doctor of Medical Science vs MD! What you learn may surprise you.
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Is Medicine a Calling or Just a Job?
Working in healthcare may be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Caring for people’s well being requires knowledge, compassion, patience, selflessness, humility, and professionalism. Even small decisions are made with care and caution. But things aren’t getting any easier. Why do we do it? For the love of it? For the money? Both? Let’s talk about medicine as a calling or just another job.
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What is a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM)? The Truth About America’s Evil Empire
Practicing medicine is hard. We don’t completely understand the human body. Patients and providers don’t always see eye to eye. Much of medicine in America is corporatized and controlled by third parties. None of them are quite as loathsome as the PBM or pharmacy benefit manager.
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