Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is Not a Dental Problem
Future research should identify pharmacotherapeutic agents for the management of chronic nociplastic pain that are better tolerated.
Category: PA Doctorate
Can Physical Activity Help Prevent Burnout in First-Year Physician Assistant Students? A Proposed Research Study
The researchers hypothesize that physical activity can help prevent burnout in first-year PA students.
High Point University Adds DMS with a Bridge Option
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.
Meet Jonathan Corrigan, PA and Doctor of Health Science
Dr. Jonathan Corrigan is one of those old-school PAs who’s been around for a while. He entered the medical field almost 20 years ago when PAs were still getting Bachelor’s degrees. Demonstrating the flexibility and legendary lateral mobility of the generalist PA, Dr. Corrigan has done everything from hospital and emergency medicine to being the VP of Health Services at an occupational health company.
New Doctor of PA Studies at Pitt
If you’re ready to become a leader in practice-based learning and contribute to health care at a higher level, you might be interested in the University of Pittsburgh’s Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) program.
New Doctor of Medical Science Program at Pacific University
Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon is now offering the Doctor of Medical Science degree (DMSc). Future Pacific PA Doctors will have to complete 4 semesters in “real-life application of healthcare science principles” unless they direct-admit from Pacific’s 27-month Master of PA studies program.
Journey to DMS | Chapter 10
It’s been a year since I started the Doctor of Medical Science program at Lincoln Memorial University. The 3rd semester ends tomorrow with one more to go. This also marks the end of the “modules” and the beginning of our cognate or specialty-specific training. We had a few new students …
PA Employment and Supervisory Laws
PAs serve a crucial role in improving patient access to healthcare. This data indicates that participants attribute a decline in PA employment opportunities to state legislative restrictions, which was exacerbated by SARS-CoV-2 in many states. Supervisory laws may be reducing patient access to care across all states and specialties. Participants suggested that the PA profession should seek to remove these practice barriers and better educate employers and the public to keep the PA profession viable in a constantly evolving healthcare landscape. As the clinician shortage in the US continues to worsen, barriers to PA employment will further exacerbate patient access to care.
Journey to DMS | Chapter 9
I got home from the on-campus residency training at Lincoln Memorial University a few days ago and I am exhausted! The 4 semester LMU Doctor of Medical Science program requires 1-2 weeks on-campus for lecture, ultrasound presentation, and final project presentation. We spent 8-12 hours in class and lab every …
Journey to DMS | Chapter 8
Almost done with the 5th module of LMU’s Doctor of Medical Science program. We completed 3 modules the first semester: cardiology, nephrology, and heme/onc. The second semester started with endocrinology and we’re now finishing up infectious disease. I really enjoyed the endo module, the physician was an excellent discussion leader. …