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Research Brief

PA Student Perceptions of the Doctor of Medical Science Degree

Thursday, October 10, 2024
1:55 PM – 2:20 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Dogwood (Mezzanine Level)
CMEs: 0.5
Disclosure(s):
Brenda Quincy, PhD, MPH, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Cody Sasek, PhD, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Description: Researchers will present their findings from a cross-sectional survey of PA students from 15 PA programs across the United States exploring their perceptions of the benefits and barriers to pursuing a Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) degree, and their thoughts on the timing of enrollment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss current PA students’ perceptions of the common benefits of and barriers to a Doctor of Medical Science degree
  • Summarize current PA students’ level of interest in and preferred timing for pursuing a doctoral degree
  • Identify the personal and institutional characteristics that impact PA students’ perceptions of and interest in the DMS degree
  • Describe areas for further research exploring PA students and doctoral degrees