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PA Doctorate
December 23, 2022 The PA Doctor

Earn a Doctor of Medical Science at the University of Maryland

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is adding the Doctor of Medical Science. The DMS is for Physician Associates to enhance their depth of knowledge.

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December 3, 2022 The PA Doctor

The Top 3 Undiscovered Healthcare Careers

PAs have consistently been ranked as one of the top careers in healthcare but how well do you know these 3 undiscovered healthcare careers that all outearn PAs?

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Clinical Medicine
October 28, 2022 The PA Doctor

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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October 5, 2022 Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych

How I Doubled My Income and Grew My Non-Clinical Career as a Doctor of Medical Science

Just a year and a half after graduation, I started a medical education company and nearly doubled my income in large part due to my pursuit of a terminal degree.

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PA Doctorate
September 26, 2022 The PA Doctor

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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PA Doctorate
September 17, 2022 The PA Doctor

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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Clinical MedicineYour PA Can
August 24, 2022 Brandi Blevins, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, AT-C

Why Do My Feet Hurt? The Complete Guide to Foot Pain, Custom Insoles, and Why You Don’t Need a Podiatrist to Get Them

Why do my feet hurt? Should I see a podiatrist? If you have foot pain or have ever thought about getting custom insoles, this is for you.

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PA Practice
August 18, 2022 The PA Doctor

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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PA Doctorate
August 2, 2022 The PA Doctor

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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July 24, 2022 Sheena Lee, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSYCH

A PA Doctorate in… Psychiatry?

Dr. Lee finds what she had been looking for as one of the first Doctors of Medical Science to graduate with an emphasis in Psychiatry.

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    Thank you for the update!

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