Doctoral education for physician assistants/associates: trends and characteristics in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Background

PA-specific post professional doctoral programs have gained traction in the U.S. over the past decade, but little is known about their structure and outcomes. The objectives of this study were first to investigate the trends and characteristics of the currently available PA-specific doctoral programs and secondly to examine the delivery of research and scholarly education in these programs.

Methods

This was a mixed-method study that involved qualitative analysis as well as website searches of characteristics of different PA-specific doctoral programs. Data were triangulated by examining each program's public website and promotional materials. When data were unavailable, information was requested from programs via e-mail.

Results

A total of 24 PA-specific po

SUBMITTER: Martin AER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11694397 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature