crieman Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm looking at both programs and unsure which one I should pursue. Any words of advice? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefowl Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Any reason you wouldn't do the MEDEX extended masters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 1, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2011 Any reason you wouldn't do the MEDEX extended masters? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ §Five Quarter 2011-2012 Program Fee (Tuition) Total: $19,530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefowl Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Emedpa-usually you are all over the MEDEX program. Anyway, the guys in class this summer with us had nothing but good things to say about the extended masters. In the long run, what is important, the training or the money........easy answer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfundee Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I went to Stony Brook. Although I paid out of tuition, it was sooooo much cheaper than any other reputable PA program. In-state tuition at Stony Brook is a joke. Personally not impressed with the program and the school, like you will hear complaints about any school with high reputation, seriously; but it was one of the cheapest and relatively the most well-established PA program. I would still choose stony brook nonetheless. Luckily I paid up all my loans in 6 months. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 1, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2011 if you are doing a masters just to have one because "everyone does" I would do nebraska. if you are doing a masters to advance in your career I wouldn't do a masters in pa studies, I would do an MPH, MEd, MBA, MHA, etc which is focused on your goals. I have no problem with the medex mpas. I'm sure it's a great program but if doing an mpas (all which will be viewed as equal and basically just something to say you have one)why not do the least expensive accredited program? there are lots of program directors, etc with the nebraska degree and it is accepted to doctorate programs pa's pursue. if looking into an ms at UW I would probably do the MPH in global health, not the mpas, but that's just me. I actually looked into this program but since I already have an mpas it just made sense to get a doctorate in the same field(global health) for the same amt of money. http://globalhealth.washington.edu/academics/mph-global-health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieman Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 I agree with you EMEDPA. I wouldn't even consider doing the MEDEX extended masters. Way too much money for what you get. MEDEX is a great program but I just don't think that their masters is worth the money. I've been tossing around the idea of a MBA in healthcare management but then again that program is just over 30k. I think the return on investment is much higher with the MBA though. The Nebraska MPAS is so cheap though that it's almost too hard to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 2, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2011 another option for those desiring a doctorate : BS to DHSc at nova southeastern: http://www.nova.edu/cah/healthsciences/mhs_dhs/overview.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted September 2, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2011 The Nebraska MPAS is so cheap though that it's almost too hard to pass up. yup, it's too bad they don't offer a doctorate as well( I have talked to them about it to no avail....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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