Oceania University of Medicine is the world’s first and only online medical school. While they’ve been around since 2002, they still haven’t gained much recognition or respect. But why? Is there something inherently wrong with online education or does it have more to do with “us vs them”?
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One of the last things any new graduate thinks about is adding to their student loan debt. Thankfully, I never really had this problem. But with tuition for the new Doctor of Medical Science program reaching up to $35,000, I had to decide how I was going to pay for it regardless.
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One of the questions I often get is, “Why PA Doctor?” It’s kind of confusing, I’ll admit. But it piques
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I’m not ashamed to say that this is a phrase I’ve Googled many times: pa to md bridge. Or: physician assistant to md bridge program. Why? Because as capable and competent as I’ve become after 8 years of practicing primary care medicine, I want to be able to do more for my patients.
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No, it isn’t a death ray or telepathic clones, it’s the Doctor of Science (DSc) in Physician Assistant Studies at
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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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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?
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When I first heard of advanced practice clinicians earning doctorates, I was opposed to them using the term “doctor” in a clinical setting.
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I don’t suspect completing this degree will satisfy my curiosity but it will ultimately allow me to provide better care for my patients.
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PAs are sorely underutilized, especially those with advanced training as Doctors of Medical Science.
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