soxbs Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hey all, Can anyone comment on any specialties that allows PAs to a decent number of procedures in an outpatient setting? I have been getting a bit discouraged that the majority of the "riskier" procedures (like excising melanoma) are handed off to the docs whereas we're left with simpler procedures to handle. Thanks! PA-S1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREID Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hey all, Can anyone comment on any specialties that allows PAs to a decent number of procedures in an outpatient setting? I have been getting a bit discouraged that the majority of the "riskier" procedures (like excising melanoma) are handed off to the docs whereas we're left with simpler procedures to handle. Thanks! PA-S1 It really depends what you want to do. If what you want to do is highly specialized, then I would suggest doing a residency so you can get those procedures logged and show proof of competence. If you want to learn family practice procedures you shouldn't have a problem with any of those Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 6, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 6, 2014 agree with above. also EM is considered outpt and highly procedural in nature....we do procedures typically done by many other specialists; fb removals from the eye, fx and dislocation reduction, cardioversion, treadmills, toenail removal, complex lac repair, biopsies, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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