“We PAs duly, and rightfully, acknowledge that we are not physicians, we are not trained to the same overall standards and requirements physicians are. We are not claiming to be able to replace physicians — who we need as much as the patients do.”
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These notes were taken from a March 6, 2020 lecture by Dr. Andrew R. Riley, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Pediatrics at OHSU. They represent my interpretation of Dr. Riley’s message on how to deal with various behavioral questions that arise in primary care and pediatrics.
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No, it isn’t a death ray or telepathic clones, it’s the Doctor of Science (DSc) in Physician Assistant Studies at
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March 3, 2020 – You’ve probably heard of 5-Minute Clinic Consult–well, this is going to be a 5-Second Clinical Consult.
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Feb. 20, 2020 – While examining a patient with a suspected upper respiratory infection, he mentioned to me that he
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I love practicing medicine. I can’t imagine spending time and money getting another advanced degree to move into… *gasp*… administration!
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I never even considered going to medical school until I was a senior in college, already interviewing for PA school.
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The DMS/DMSc is the newest doctoral degree for PAs with varying degrees of clinical relevance. What should you look for when comparing Doctor of Medical Science degrees?
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When I first heard of advanced practice clinicians earning doctorates, I was opposed to them using the term “doctor” in a clinical setting.
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I don’t suspect completing this degree will satisfy my curiosity but it will ultimately allow me to provide better care for my patients.
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