Most people see getting a PhD as the next logical step in their education and career because of its widespread recognition as the pinnacle of academic achievement. However, getting a doctorate degree isn’t necessarily the best option for everyone. Time commitment is significant Involving oneself in a PhD programme is a major undertaking that calls…
If you’re considering a second degree in medicine, you may be wondering if it’s worth the extra effort. After all, medicine is already a challenging field, and doing one degree just to get to another challenging one may be an unnecessary struggle. But there are some good reasons to pursue a second degree in medicine,…
Physician associate pay is always an interesting topic. PAs are handsomely compensated for their work however some may complain that their earning potential is capped too low. How much do PAs get paid Physician associates should expect to start earning £32,000 in their first role. This is assuming you work a typical week which ranges…
The physician associate program is offered as both a full master’s program and a postgraduate diploma. Often students get confused about which to choose or which is better in terms of becoming a qualified physician associate. Difference between the physician associate MSc and PGDip? The difference between the Physician Associate MSc and PGDip is that…
The physician associate course is an amazing opportunity to work alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals in a patient facing environment. Physician associates increase the number of healthcare professionals working to see and treat patients, while offering a more stable presence in clinic, outpatient centres, and wards than locum or trainee doctors. As such, the…
With the events of the pandemic, the majority of physician associate interviews are now held remotely. Usually, some PA schools adopt an MMI style of interviews similar to what medical school students have to take. MMIs are quite difficult to coordinate through a video call especially if there are tens or hundreds of students to…
The physician associate program is quickly gaining popularity in the U.K. with competition levels rivalling that of most medical programs! People see the physician associate role as their way to contribute to healthcare, practice medicine, and secure a good career, all without the need to become a doctor. Even though physician associates have fewer responsibilities…
It is common for students to ask whether something is difficult before they embark on a journey. It is however important to understand that subject difficulty shouldn’t prevent you from doing something. It is also important to understand that something that is difficult to one person may be easy for you! Public health is a…
Both the physician associate program and the medicine program train aspiring students to practice via the medical model to treat patients and uphold values of their respective professions. There is often discussion about which profession is best for students, and which offers the least stress both at university and on the job. So, physician associate…
