The path to becoming a PA includes: 1. Earning a college degree with a major or coursework in science-related subjects such as biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry. 2. Working in a health care setting that demonstrates interest in patient care. 3. Applying to a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for…
Science continues to show us evidence of how to live longer — up to a decade more on average. The key is to move away from eating animal foods and toward a plant-based diet. According to a recent report on the largest study of vegetarians and vegans to date, those eating plant-based diets appear to…
The role of mid-level practitioner is one of the fastest growing and most important in American Medicine today. In particular, more and more physicians, medical practices, and medical care systems are looking to physician assistants (PAs) to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reach of patient care. Furthermore, the projected shortage of physicians, particularly in the…
A hospital is not the place that most people would choose to eat — unless they were visiting a relative or friend who had been admitted. However, hospital cafeterias are changing with the times, offering better quality of food, environment and service. Two hospital cafeterias (really, more like restaurants) that get top reviews on tripadvisor.com:…
From 2015 to 2017, the number of PAs grew more than 13%. The average salary is almost $108,000. Some trends to watch in 2020: 1. Physician Shortage: Physician assistants are viewed as part of the solution to the country’s physician shortage. By 2030, this shortage is expected to grow to as many as 120,000 doctors,…
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team returned home to a ticker-tape parade in July in New York after winning back-to-back World Cup championships. As much as the praise and accolades and TV ratings (some 1 billion people tuned in to the Women’s World Cup this year) meant to sport in the United States, the team…
For most Americans, it is common knowledge that healthcare providers in the United States charge patients significantly higher prices than providers in Europe. In fact, a 2011 study conducted by the National Institute for Healthcare Management found that the second greatest contributor to rising costs was the increase in physician costs. These costs accounted for…
Here at Lyle Health we receive thousands of calls from recent graduate Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner students. A very common question is, based on when I graduate, how early should I start looking for a job? Is it ever too early to start looking? In short, the answer is yes! We recommend recent graduates…
The definition of locum tenens, roughly translated from Latin, means “to hold a place.” Locum tenens physician assistants fill in for other PAs on a temporary basis for a range of a few days to up to six months or more. When a healthcare employer faces temporary staffing shortages due to vacancies, illness, or other…
▶ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a human papillomavirus vaccine called Gardasil 9 for men and women between the ages of 27 and 45. The FDA previously approved the HPV vaccine for people age 9 to 26. ▶ Australia is set to be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer,…