Understanding academic rank among PAs practicing in academic medical centers.
JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants(2023)
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the attitudes and prevalence of academic/clinical rank among practicing physician associates/assistants (PAs) in different specialties and geographic locations.
METHODS:We surveyed PAs in clinical practice with a bias toward hospital/academic-based clinicians. The survey was a modified instrument to evaluate perceptions, attitudes, barriers, and prevalence of academic rank.
RESULTS:Overall, 65% of respondents indicated academic/clinical rank opportunities were of interest, but 60.8% noted that they were not eligible to hold rank in their institutions. Nearly 55% indicated a desire to hold rank, but 81.9% of respondents did not hold rank. The survey response rate was 22.9%. A lack of departmental emphasis was a common barrier to rank.
CONCLUSIONS:Clinically practicing PAs clearly have a desire or interest in academic/clinical rank, but barriers persist. Further development of opportunities to hold academic/clinical rank with mentorship may improve PA careers and propel professional advancement and parity.
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