Noekae Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Greetings, I'm looking for information concerning practicing PA's who are involved in medical missions. I'm applying to PA schools this summer, as I research job scopes I'd like to know where the profession fits in to medical missions. Thank you, Noekae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 5, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 5, 2011 do a search here for "anyone been to Haiti" , a thread I started 2 yrs ago prior to my 1st of 4 missions to Haiti(so far). the pa role is essentially interchangeable with the md role in all overseas settings outside of the o.r. so the scope of practice is great, one reason I do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.charles.jones Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Emed, Can you paste the link? I did a google search and there were too many posts and I couldn't find any relating to PA medical capacity overseas. Thanks! Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHMITTIE120 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I know/have worked with many PAs that work in Haiti and various countries in Africa. Most of them work independently but a few work with a team of Physician's, nurses and various other medical providers. It is a great career to get out out into the mission field with a very valuable skill in a short amount of time. The opportunities for PAs doing both medical missions is one of the main reasons I chose this field, there are opportunities out there for both long term and short term! If you have any questions just let me know and I will do my best to answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 5, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 5, 2011 Emed, Can you paste the link? I did a google search and there were too many posts and I couldn't find any relating to PA medical capacity overseas. Thanks! Dustin http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/forums/showthread.php/18498-anyone-been-to-haiti?highlight=haiti http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/forums/showthread.php/24665-EMEDPA-on-his-way-to-Haiti-PIX/page2?highlight=haiti+earthquake also see video on home page of nycmedics.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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