Skip to content
The PA Doctor

  • Home
  • Journey to DMS
  • Clinical Medicine
    • 5-Second Psychology
    • COVID-19
  • Pre-PA, PA Coaching
  • Job Board
  • About The PA Doctor
who should i test for corona virus
COVID-19
March 3, 2020 The PA Doctor

I’m in primary care: Who should I be testing for COVID-19?

March 3, 2020 – You’ve probably heard of 5-Minute Clinic Consult–well, this is going to be a 5-Second Clinical Consult.

Read More
package from china covid
COVID-19
February 27, 2020 The PA Doctor

“I just got a package from China–what do I do?”

Feb. 20, 2020 – While examining a patient with a suspected upper respiratory infection, he mentioned to me that he

Read More
doctor of medical science programs
PA Doctorate
February 22, 2020 The PA Doctor

My Doctorate Can Beat Up Your Doctorate: How Physician Assistant Doctorate Degree Programs Compare

I love practicing medicine. I can’t imagine spending time and money getting another advanced degree to move into… *gasp*… administration!

Read More
physician assistant vs md
Your PA Can
February 20, 2020 The PA Doctor

Why Medical School Wasn’t Even Plan B

I never even considered going to medical school until I was a senior in college, already interviewing for PA school.

Read More
doctor of medical science degree
PA Doctorate
February 19, 2020 The PA Doctor

Comparing Doctor of Medical Science Degrees: An In-Depth Look

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?

Read More
doctor of medical science vs physician
PA Doctorate
February 17, 2020 The PA Doctor

Should Advanced Practice Providers be Called Doctors?

When I first heard of advanced practice clinicians earning doctorates, I was opposed to them using the term “doctor” in a clinical setting.

Read More
lincoln memorial university dms
PA DoctorateOptimal Team Practice (OTP)
January 24, 2020 The PA Doctor

“You Know a Lot”

I don’t suspect completing this degree will satisfy my curiosity but it will ultimately allow me to provide better care for my patients.

Read More
Doctor of Medical Science anatomy
PA Doctorate
January 4, 2020 The PA Doctor

Introducing the Doctor of Medical Science

PAs are sorely underutilized, especially those with advanced training as Doctors of Medical Science.

Read More
  • Next →
  1. Danielle DeLong on An American PA in the UKMarch 27, 2025

    Hi Kelly, Thank you for your thoughtful article. Amazing to hear from a fellow American trained PA! I Graduated from…

  2. The PA Doctor on Comparing Doctor of Medical Science Degrees: An In-Depth LookNovember 26, 2024

    Thank you for the update!

  3. Jared Castro on Comparing Doctor of Medical Science Degrees: An In-Depth LookNovember 23, 2024

    Thank you for this fantastic resource! While performing some research today I noticed the ATSU has three Sports Med concentrations…

  4. Marcos A. Vargas, MSHA, PA-C on The AMA’s “Scope Creep” Campaign is Myopic: Here’s Why Limiting Healthcare Access Hurts EveryoneOctober 26, 2024

    Well said, nicely written—this is a gem of an article. It should be published in other media outlets so the…

  5. The PA Doctor on Overcoming Difficulty and Rejection as a Physician AssistantAugust 31, 2024

    I agree with you. There has to be a point where my 12 years of medical practice outweighs the 3-5…

Copyright © 2025 The PA Doctor. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.