Finding the Balance with Loni and Christine
Loni and Christine are physician assistants (PA) with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care who currently work as professors in higher education. Loni, seeing the end of the wellness line in the ER, and Christine, trying to prevent it in the office, have joined forces in discussing the topics of disease prevention and what it means to be well. Far beyond the bounds of a medical office, we are passionate about improving health literacy and increasing awareness of the daily changes we can make to maximize the quality of our lives. Finding the balance between the "coulds," "shoulds," and "woulds" of life is a quest worth embarking on. We do not have all the answers, but life is about the journey, and we look forward to sharing ours with you.
Finding the Balance with Loni and Christine
Episode 22: The PA Doctoral Degree - What's the Point?
In today's episode, we dive deep into one of the hottest topics in the PA world - should physician assistants/associates (PAs) pursue a doctoral degree? Let's break down the pros and cons of this evolving trend. We discuss everything from potential career advancement and increased autonomy to challenges of cost, time, and whether the doctorate truly adds value to the profession. Join us for an honest and insightful conversation about how this shift could shape the future of PAs and what it means for you. Whether you're considering it or just curious, this episode may answer some of your questions.
If you're not interested in the PA doctorate and this topic isn't your thing - feel free to listen to our beginning banter, receive a nice reminder (6:30ish), and fast forward to our closing random question.