gptl96 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hello, I am currently a undergrad looking to go into PA school. Lets say if i go to PA school and graduate with the degree then I decided I wanted to study further, what are my options as a career? What can i further study and become after becoming a PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGuy55 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You can (1) apply for PA residency programs (probably best to do this right after PA school) (2) apply for the Lecom PA/DO bridge (3) apply the traditional route for medical school (4) get a doctorate in public heath (5) Plus like anything else you want to study in the professional world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 PA-C is the terminal degree once you've graduated from PA school. If you want to increase your autonomy you'll need to go to med school and do it all over again. The only viable bridge program is LECOM which will allow you to go into family practice after 3 years of schooling. Of the PAs that continue education after graduating from PA school, a MPH or Doctorate in Health Sciences are the two most common degrees pursued. This is the glass ceiling that seasoned PAs often speak about, which also includes limited pay scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonchi Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Depending on your background/areas of interest you can also do masters/Ph.D. in toxicology/pharmacology or biomed sciences. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidccs Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 You can study and become anything you want after PA. However, if you want to become a doctor after PA and have your PA degree count for something the LECOM bridge is the only option so far (maybe more in the future?). I dont believe that there is a big difference (if any) in pay with any higher degrees (doctorates) obtained after PA school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONE40pt6 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'll be starting PA school in May, and I'm thinking about the same issues. I'm considering an MBA almost immediately, or a DHSc or Psy.D. in the medium future. As of today, my primary areas of interest are EM, trauma, and psychology. Who knows what may come once clinical rotations start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyn Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Aren't teaching jobs more attainable after obtaining these Doctorate degrees? and perhaps lead to a higher compensation? If so, how much more are we talking with a Doctorate Degree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplify Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Aren't teaching jobs more attainable after obtaining these Doctorate degrees? and perhaps lead to a higher compensation? If so, how much more are we talking with a Doctorate Degree? A doctorate degree will definitely help you in the academic realm such as obtaining full professor status although these positions rarely pay as well as clinical work. It will likely not be of any benefit in a clinical setting either as far as higher compensation is concerned. Look to our slightly lower paid doctoral equivalents (Doctoral Nurse Practitioner per the latest salary report) for proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyn Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If planning for an MBA....what kind of MBA should one try to pursue? Something that is health care based or non-health care based? Could an EMBA be a good option? What opportunities can one try to pursue in the medical world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Most of the profs I know have master's degrees and their clinical experience seems to be especially important to getting a job (as well as their ability to teach). A higher proportion of doctorates is found in the population of PA program directors, though often in education. I would encourage people leaning towards becoming PAs to plan on being clinical at the start. I feel that you need this foundation if you want to go into teaching -- or some other non-clinical role. The time spent will also give you a better idea of where you might want to go next. If you decide that you want to teach, you can start with guest lectures and part-time gigs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paschool112 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Or go into a field that simply requires more work and higher stress level, eg Cardiac Surgery... PAs in cardiac surgery have a huge responsibility in their field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyn Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Or go into a field that simply requires more work and higher stress level, eg Cardiac Surgery... PAs in cardiac surgery have a huge responsibility in their field. What responsibilities are you talking (specifically) pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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