RuralER/Ortho Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 yup, I'm the red-headed step child in the family. first generation not to go to Harvard either as a student or faculty since it was founded...maybe I can give a lecture there someday and redeem myself....:) Maybe you could lecture at the Yale PA program?.... Really get them going haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mermaid Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 yup, I'm the red-headed step child in the family. first generation not to go to Harvard either as a student or faculty since it was founded...maybe I can give a lecture there someday and redeem myself....:) HAHA! It's not a true family without a red-headed step child to hate on ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosslyn Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Does anyone know if there is word of a PA-MD bridge coming down the pipeline? There is a PA to DO bridge program: http://lecom.edu/academics/the-college-of-medicine/accelerated-physician-assistant-pathway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Correct me if i'm wrong but if you wanna teach this will do it and in less time than any of the other doctoral degrees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can someone speak to how these "doctorate" degrees are viewed by academia? Are non-Phd doctorates viewed as equal to a Phd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 3, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 3, 2016 Many folks with the DHSc degree are now program directors, deans, etc. There is also a provost of deans (step above dean) with the degree at Philadelphia U. Mike Milner, the recent assistant surgeon general of the US (#2 at US PHS) is a PA with a DHSc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpackelly Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I agree. Many (most) of our grads are dually-qualified; that is, they have a professional license and a doctoral degree. I would venture to say that any PA with a DHSc can get a faculty job at a very credible PA Program. It is not true that any PhD can get a faculty job, since there is a shortage of jobs outside of health professions education. The double credential is a real plus. Now that has been true for over a decade, and many DHSc holders are rising to department chair, program director, assistant dean and associate dean roles, and have been promoted from assistant professor to associate and full professor. The degree has been almost fully integrated into the "system". For example, a recent job announcement in a major Florida state university department of public health called for a "PhD, DrPh, or DHSc". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I understand. One last question. Do you anticipate holders of the Doctorate of Medical Science (DMS), either from Lynchburg and LMU, will enjoy the same level of acceptance as the DHSc? Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Department of Physician Assistant is gathering a needs assessment to identify the interest in healthcare professionals that are interested in pursuing an advance doctoral degree. The Department of Physician Assistant at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley needs your assistance in completing this survey.Please complete this survey ASAP, the latest by March 15th.https://utrgv.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a3My4zfMpSfFwMt I thank you in advance. Frank AmbritzChair and Clinical Associate ProfessorDepartment of Physician Assistant(956) 665-7042 frank.ambriz @utrgv.eduBrownsville • Edinburg • Harlingen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicinePower Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I think I prefer the new program at Lynchburg , VA that is offering an optional postgrad clinical phase to grant a DPAM (Doctorate in PA medicine). Check out the Lynchburg website. Their program has changed in a very interesting way. Physician Assistant Doctoral Option Doctor of Medical ScienceLynchburg College is excited to be in the final development stages of a doctoral degree as a post-professional option for students that have graduated from an accredited master’s level PA program (or PA certification with a master’s degree). Curriculum development started in late 2013 and will produce its first expected graduates in May 2018. http://www.lynchburg.edu/graduate/physician-assistant-medicine/physician-assistant-doctoral-option/ That makes two Doctor of Medical Science "DMS" programs for already practicing PAs. The other is at LMU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I wonder if Lynchburg will waive the clinical component for those that have already done a fellowship/residency. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicinePower Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I wonder if Lynchburg will waive the clinical component for those that have already done a fellowship/residency. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk I would encourage you to write them and ask about that. I'm strongly considering a residency/fellowship after graduation and would love for it to count toward a DMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgaimaro Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 The real problem I have with it-- they only talk about how this somehow puts PAs on par with physicians to fill a gap. This is a lie. Every PA with this degree WILL STILL BE A DEPENDENT PRACTITIONER AND SUBJECTED TO HAVING A SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN. Sorry for the caps. It's a money grab from a school who wants to charge graduate prices for another piece of paper on the wall. I have a question? All PA programs in 2020 are required to confer a masters degree upon graduation. What happens to PAs that have been granted. Bachelors degree or certificate from an accredited program and have been in the workforce for more than 10 years? I am assuming we are grandfathered in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marinejiujitsu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I have a question? All PA programs in 2020 are required to confer a masters degree upon graduation. What happens to PAs that have been granted. Bachelors degree or certificate from an accredited program and have been in the workforce for more than 10 years? I am assuming we are grandfathered in?Of course, you would be grandfather. There is no way anyone would allow the work force to loose 10 % of the workforce. Don't quote that percentage but I guarantee it's a lot of PAs. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Any news on this? ???? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 9, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 9, 2016 Lynchburg will have a DMSc program. first class starts in the spring next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmj11 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Lynchburg will have a DMSc program. first class starts in the spring next year. Where did you get this information as there is nothing new on their website? Unless my computer is stuck on an old page, the same old one keeps coming up with no information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 9, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 9, 2016 Where did you get this information as there is nothing new on their website? Unless my computer is stuck on an old page, the same old one keeps coming up with no information. SENT YOU A PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I'd also like to know more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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