Rules of Engagement: Five Considerations for Physician Assistants Participating in Scholarly Work

Early career faculty or novice researchers must navigate the nuances of not only academia, but pursuit and participation in scholarly activities. For many, this is an entirely new world, and mistakes are made along the way. This article aims to equip the reader with a thorough understanding of the top considerations for engaging in scholarly activity in the hopes that this knowledge will smooth the transition for those who wish to embark upon the journey of scholarship.

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The Journal of Physician Assistant Education
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.1097/jpa.0000000000000741
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Mentoring and Academic Development
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Rules of Engagement: Five Considerations for Physician Assistants Participating in Scholarly Work

Chelsey M. Hoffmann, Karen Graham-Burnet
The Journal of Physician Assistant Education
Mentoring and Academic Development
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Rules of Engagement: Five Considerations for Physician Assistants Participating in Scholarly Work

Chelsey M. Hoffmann, Karen Graham-Burnet
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Abstract

Early career faculty or novice researchers must navigate the nuances of not only academia, but pursuit and participation in scholarly activities. For many, this is an entirely new world, and mistakes are made along the way. This article aims to equip the reader with a thorough understanding of the top considerations for engaging in scholarly activity in the hopes that this knowledge will smooth the transition for those who wish to embark upon the journey of scholarship.

The Journal of Physician Assistant Education
Mayo Clinic (US), Cedarville University (US), Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Mentoring and Academic Development
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