Risks and Benefits of Transitioning the PA Profession to an Entry-Level Doctorate

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Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the potential benefits of transitioning the physician associate (PA) profession to an entry-level doctoral degree.
  2. Analyse the key challenges and drawbacks of transitioning the PA profession to an entry-level doctoral degree.
  3. Examine areas that must be addressed before deciding whether to pursue the transition to a doctoral degree.
  4. 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. 

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Recording date: May 13, 2025
Date of original release: May 13, 2025
Most recent review/update: May 13, 2025
Termination date: May 12, 2028

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  • 0.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
05/13/2025
Course expires: 
05/12/2028
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