Risks and Benefits of Transitioning the PA Profession to an Entry-Level Doctorate
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the potential benefits of transitioning the physician associate (PA) profession to an entry-level doctoral degree.
- Analyse the key challenges and drawbacks of transitioning the PA profession to an entry-level doctoral degree.
- Examine areas that must be addressed before deciding whether to pursue the transition to a doctoral degree.
- Recognize the current status of the discussion on transitioning to a doctoral degree within the PA profession and the importance of remaining informed about its developments.
Speaker
Stephanie Anderson
Physician Assistant Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty Advisor
Holland Taylor, MSPAS, PA-C
Department Chair and Program Director, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Ms. Taylor has reviewed the slides for completeness, clinical accuracy, and recommended action.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Recording date: May 13, 2025
Date of original release: May 13, 2025
Most recent review/update: May 13, 2025
Termination date: May 12, 2028
CE Credits
Available Credit
- 0.25 CE Contact Hour(s)