What exactly is a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree?!?!

[@TheMedicineCouch]

What do you think about a Doctorate degree for PAs???

[@Sam-tu4hp]

As a newly-accepted PA student, I’m excited to learn more about doctorate degrees available specifically for PAs. From the little I know about it so far, it sounds like these degree options are in their early stages and that there will be more done in this area in the future. I personally want to be part of encouraging my colleagues to further their education to the level of doctorate and even to be part of expanding the options that PAs have when pursuing these advanced degrees. Thank you so much for doing this interview and sharing the information!

[@TheMedicineCouch]

@@Sam-tu4hp You're very welcome. There are people on both sides of the fence when it comes to advanced degrees for PAs. It's a complicated topic. However, I'm glad that options exist! I want to thank you for watching my video and please SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already. Best wishes on your PA journey!! - Michele

[@christianstadler6099]

It’s a wonderful opportunity for continuing education for PA’s. The only other routes I can think of are a PhD, which would take a while, traditional MD/DO school (again, very long and expensive), or LECOMS fast tracked DO path. Still quite lengthy and expensive compared to this DMSc degree!

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Agreed!

[@newlifecurator9071]

Happy to have found your channel. You are the "Oprah" of APP interviewing in that you cover the topics and ask the questions we are all wondering about. Thank you.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Wow! You got a great complement. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and, of course, thank you for watching! Let me know if you have an idea for a video he would like to see.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

I graduated from A.T. Still 's doctor of Health Education program in 2012. I'm sorry they got rid of it. I was able to take the certification in Health Education exam (CHES). THIS DMSc. sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing this with us!👋🏽👨🏾‍⚕️

[@TheMedicineCouch]

You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’ve seen some of your videos on your channel too. Stop your link in the reply if you want so people can check out your channel!

[@BingSsangma]

What do you think a bout a Doctorate degree for Pass thank you Docdor

[@TheMedicineCouch]

I discuss my thoughts on the topic in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Gmo4OZp8uHsLM!

[@edwinfranco__]

What kind of jobs can you get after getting the DMS degree? Will you get paid more than a PA with just a masters degree? Thanks 💪🏼

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Hi Edwin. Most people who get a DMS degree use it to move into administrative positions at clinics and hospitals, become a professor at a PA school, or move into medical industry jobs like being an MSL. Of course, some use the degree to move into a particular specialty or get a raise at their current job. If you haven't seen it yet, you might be interested in watching this video about how the PA doctorate degree may change the profession. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKmvoIFvdpmmsKs

[@marykayandelle]

msl

[@lilylife4426]

My colleague became a medical science liaison (MSL) for a pharmaceutical company. She is very happy and makes more money than in clinic. She is traveling to conferences all over the country and the world and can't recommend her DMSc program enough. If you don't mind traveling for work, it can be very lucrative. Pharmaceutical companies require any doctorate degree to be in that role.

[@adewumiabegunde4814]

Can MLS be entitled "Dr" after their first degree?

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Being an MSL doesn't entitle someone to be a "Dr". What determines that here in the US is the degree you get from a university. You can go to medical school and become a Medical Doctor (MD), which it what most people think of when they hear "Dr". However, there are also academic degrees called "doctorates" that entitle people to use the honoric term "Dr.". So someone can have a doctorate in pharmacology, or a doctorate in philopsophy, or public health, etc, etc. Nurse practitioners have a doctorate program called a DNP and Physician Assistants have one called a DMSc. It can be confusing, because all get called "Dr.", but no one except for an MD (or DO - Doctor of Osteopathy) are what is traditionally thought of as being a "Dr.". So, anyone who has one of these degrees is technically a Dr. and may become an MSL, but being an MSL doesn't make someone a Dr. I hope this makes sense and answers your question!

[@numberone22459]

How many years does it take to obtain the DMSc degree?

[@TheMedicineCouch]

This can vary widely based on the program, but most are around 2 years.

[@selahshiryl8874]

Those who do DMSc will they get the title ( Dr.) in front of their name?

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Thanks for watching and commenting Selah! As Dr. Danielsen stated in the video, yes the DMSc degree does give you the Dr. title. However, it is an academic doctorate degree, not a clinical degree like an MD. Therefore, PAs should be careful to only use the title in appropriate settings, i.e not introducing yourself to patients as Dr. in the clinic setting.

[@selahshiryl8874]

@@TheMedicineCouch Whoa! okay. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

@Selah Shiryl You are very welcome!

[@Chasing702]

Schools just want more money.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

@@Chasing702 I think the topic is a bit more complicated, but I do agree that the schools are definitely drawn to making big money!