EMT-P.A Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hi guys! I was just offered an interview invite for a 36 month program to obtain a master of pa medicine and doctor of medicine. (Lynchburg university) What are your thoughts on doctor of medicine? Is it worth getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastStone Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I could be wrong, but I believe it would be useful if someday you intend to teach and step away from clinical duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Won't do much for you now but if degree creep happens (plenty of threads on this) you'd likely be ahead of the game. Is it necessary to practice now? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted February 1, 2019 Administrator Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 4:07 PM, MT2PA said: Won't do much for you now but as degree creep happens (plenty of threads on this) you'd likely be ahead of the game. Is it necessary to practice now? Nope. Fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbum Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 5:31 PM, EMT-P.A said: Hi guys! I was just offered an interview invite for a 36 month program to obtain a master of pa medicine and doctor of medicine. (Lynchburg university) What are your thoughts on doctor of medicine? Is it worth getting? I'm a supporter of the DMSc, but I wouldn't do a 36 month program to get it. If you do a 24 month program, you can get a job and then work on the DMSc while you're making money instead of waiting another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundabout Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 One of the variables for me would be age. If I was in my early/mid twenties and I was offered an acceptance I would probably take it. As a married 30 year old looking to have kids at some point, I would probably pass it up and pursue it later when I am working. So your situation may dictate as to what is best for you to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMBPA Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 15 hours ago, fishbum said: I'm a supporter of the DMSc, but I wouldn't do a 36 month program to get it. If you do a 24 month program, you can get a job and then work on the DMSc while you're making money instead of waiting another year. With this program, the DMSc is an extra 9 months long and you do get paid something, like an intern salary, def not full-blown PA salary. You gain more specialized experience and your salary would cover at least tuition and minimal living. The extra 9 months to me is worth it in the long run for you career. Do it all at once, vs. waiting a few years and then going back? Let's be honest, who would go back to school once they have been practicing for a while. Just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT-P.A Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Thank you guys for your response. I have decided decline the interview. I think fishbum and Johncfl has a point. If I do decide to pursue the DMS, I will do it later on while I’m working. I know some employers have tuition reimbursements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 3, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, HopeToBePAC said: I'm not fond of how they made this a thing... the PA degree is two-three years, and a masters degree. I don't see the benefits of changing it and turning it into a doctorate to be quite honest. you will be competing with NPs with DNPs. This degree, set up as a clinical doctorate, basically puts you on an even playing field with DNPs in the mind of some HR flunky who only understands highest degree and has no clue about the differences in education between a PA and an NP. .George Fox university in Oregon will offer an entry level doctorate in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, EMEDPA said: George Fox university in Oregon will offer an entry level doctorate in the near future. Is that not an oxymoron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 4, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 4, 2019 Just now, Anachronist said: Is that not an oxymoron? nope, it is the shape of things to come. Every PA program will likely offer an entry level doctorate within a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted February 4, 2019 Administrator Share Posted February 4, 2019 16 hours ago, EMEDPA said: nope, it is the shape of things to come. Every PA program will likely offer an entry level doctorate within a decade. Lawyers have had an entry-level doctorate forever. It's not just nurse practitioners and the DNP... DPT, PharmD, and much much more... To anyone who disagrees with a PA doctorate, I recommend looking at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_doctoral_degrees_in_the_US#Professional_doctorates and noting 1) How many of those degrees originated more recently than 1990, and 2) How many of those are healthcare related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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