Exploring the Landscape of Physician Assistant/Associate–Specific Doctoral Education in the United States: A National Program Survey
This study reveals a rapidly growing field characterized by diverse program structures but emerging consistency in degree nomenclature. The findings highlight critical decisions facing PA doctoral education regarding standardization and quality assurance, while demonstrating strong institutional interest in advanced PA education. These results provide a foundation for future research and development in PA doctoral education.
Authors
- Shaun Horak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5046-0521)
- Aisha N Hussein
- Gerald Kayingo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1807-5452)
- Randy D. Danielsen
- Cody A. Sasek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6211-9037)
- Linda Sekhon
- Shea A Dempsey
- Andrew Stakem
Institutions
- High Point University (US)
- Butler University (US)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- Nebraska Medical Center (US)
- Lincoln Memorial University (US)
- Shenandoah University (US)
- A.T. Still University (US)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
- University of Baltimore (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Physician Assistant Education
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jpa.0000000000000675
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00