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Butler DMS Bridge
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Butler Adds a Bridge to DMS for New Grad PAs

June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 The PA Doctor 0 Comments butler university, dms, doctor of medical science, physician assistant doctorate

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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Clinical Medicine Health Policy PA Doctorate 

PE for PAs: Is it time?

May 4, 2022May 21, 2022 Jonathan Baird, DMSc, PA-C, ATC 3 Comments clinical medicine, doctor of medical science, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Physical activity is often recommended to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. These benefits are needed by all age groups

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Doctor Doesn't Mean MD
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Doctor Doesn’t Mean MD: Why Dr and MD are Not the Same

April 28, 2022April 30, 2022 The PA Doctor 3 Comments dms, doctor of medical science, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

A doctor is a person who holds a doctorate. Full stop. Acknowledging someone else’s achievements doesn’t diminish your own.

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ketogenic vs plant based diet type 2 diabetes
Clinical Medicine PA Doctorate Your PA Can 

A Comparison of Ketogenic versus Plant-Based Diet and its Effects on Glucose and Insulin Response in Type 2 Diabetics

March 28, 2022May 6, 2022 Sarah Buch, DMS, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, dms, doctor of medical science, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Introduction  Although new cases of diabetes have decreased over the last decade, the overall percentage of people in the United

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Doctor of Medical Science vs MD: What You Won't Learn on Reddit
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Doctor of Medical Science vs MD: What You Won’t Learn on Reddit

March 23, 2022May 5, 2022 The PA Doctor 10 Comments dms, dmsc, doctor of medical science, optimal team practice, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

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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Journey to DMS | Chapter 11

February 11, 2022February 28, 2022 The PA Doctor 0 Comments dms, doctor of medical science, lincoln memorial university, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

This is the final chapter of Journey to DMS. On December 11th, 2021, I graduated from Lincoln Memorial University’s Doctor of Medical Science program. 

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Dr. Buch's Mobile Clinic PA Doctor
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PA Doctor Brings High-Quality Healthcare to Underserved Kids

February 8, 2022April 5, 2022 The PA Doctor 4 Comments dms, doctor of medical science, lincoln memorial university, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate, your pa can

Dr. Sarah Buch isn’t your average country doctor. She’s actually not a physician at all. Yet she’s bringing healthcare to West Virginia kids anyways.  

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Clinical Medicine PA Doctorate 

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is Not a Dental Problem

December 17, 2021May 7, 2022 Russell Singleton, DMS, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, dms, dmsc, doctor of medical science, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Future research should identify pharmacotherapeutic agents for the management of chronic nociplastic pain that are better tolerated.

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Clinical Medicine PA Doctorate 

Can Physical Activity Help Prevent Burnout in First-Year Physician Assistant Students? A Proposed Research Study

December 11, 2021May 7, 2022 Shane Ryan Apperley, DMS, PA-R 1 Comment clinical medicine, dms, doctor of medical science, lincoln memorial university, LMU, original research

The researchers hypothesize that physical activity can help prevent burnout in first-year PA students. 

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High Point DMS
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High Point University Adds DMS with a Bridge Option

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 The PA Doctor 0 Comments dms, doctor of medical science, doctorate, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Point collaborated with the United Methodist Church to form High Point University. Today, this private university enrolls about 5,000 students and now offers the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) to PAs.

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  1. Marcos on PE for PAs: Is it time?June 30, 2022

    Dr. Baird, I agree with your first observation in your reply, yet, I feel maybe I failed to clearly make…

  2. Jonathan Baird DMSc, PA-C, ATC on PE for PAs: Is it time?June 29, 2022

    Marcos: You make excellent points. In fact, we could delve into a whole host of subject matter that could be…

  3. The PA Doctor on Apples to Apples: Comparing Doctor of Medical Science DegreesJune 11, 2022

    We're glad to hear that, Matt, but we've not been able to get anyone to expound on that. The curriculum…

  4. Matt on Apples to Apples: Comparing Doctor of Medical Science DegreesJune 11, 2022

    University of Lynchburg does have a clinical focus as an Advanced Clinical Practice option which allows for the student to…

  5. Matt on Doctor Doesn’t Mean MD: Why Dr and MD are Not the SameJune 11, 2022

    PAs are registered and certified with an NPI number, DEA number, national certification, and state license. PAs are liable for…

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