kbnEMPA Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hello, just want to ask PAs who are currently working in/or previously in academia. What are your thoughts? Pros and cons? How does a PA get their foot started in academia. Background: I am currently practicing in Allergy/Immunology with ER experience as well. I graduated in 2019 in a different state than where I am currently practicing, so connection around the area is limited. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiovolffemtp Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 One consideration is the relative compensation. My experience in teaching at the university level but not in a PA program. It payed way less than working clinically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Yeah what he said. My alma mater just recently transitioned the role from a "lecturer" or "senior lecturer" to some sort of teaching professor, but the compensation didn't change to my knowledge, just the title. The amount of bureaucracy that goes into it is pretty significant as well. Also be aware that many programs will put an FTE restriction on outside work, when I was discussing a position you were allowed 0.2 FTE of outside clinical time. I absolutely love teaching but becoming clinically irrelevant isn't part of my game plan. I'll stick with the paramedic students, they're more fun anyways. Would suggest getting your Master's if you don't already, could consider a DMsc w/ an education focus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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