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

February 22, 2020April 8, 2022 The PA Doctor 0 Comments butler university, dms, dmsc, dnp, lincoln memorial university, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

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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Apples to Apples: Comparing Doctor of Medical Science Degrees

February 19, 2020January 25, 2022 The PA Doctor 10 Comments butler university, dms, dmsc, lincoln memorial university, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

The DMS/DMSc is the newest doctoral degree for PAs with varying degrees of clinical relevance. It also represents a move toward a new identity as a doctoral-level practitioner.

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What’s in a Name?

February 17, 2020April 18, 2021 The PA Doctor 0 Comments butler university, dms, dmsc, dnp, lincoln memorial university, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

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

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“You Know a Lot”

January 24, 2020May 27, 2020 The PA Doctor 0 Comments butler university, dms, dmsc, dnp, lincoln memorial university, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

So I had a cool experience the other day… I was talking with a patient and her spouse about some

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…