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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, 2020September 26, 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

The PA Doctor on Is There a Physician Assistant to Nurse Practitioner Bridge?December 3, 2022
I'm not aware of any but several states now have full practice authority for PAs.
Sommer on Is There a Physician Assistant to Nurse Practitioner Bridge?December 2, 2022
So linking back to the title, do any PA to NP programs exist?
Jb on Does the PA Profession Have a 2030 Expiration Date?December 2, 2022
I don’t “think” I’m a doctor nor implying I am trained like they are but my pre PA career was…
Howard on Does the PA Profession Have a 2030 Expiration Date?December 1, 2022
I'm sorry if I sounded harsh. I am for indepedence with loose collaboration. My issue is when you need a…
Jb on Does the PA Profession Have a 2030 Expiration Date?November 28, 2022
Your ignorance my friend is a bit appalling. You have no idea what med students go through do you? Not…