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In the field of medicine, professionals use their own terminology to describe parts of the body and phenomena related to medical issues. Knowing what these terms mean is crucial to any job in a medical setting, so it’s important to study and learn common medical terms if you intend to pursue a career in medicine, […]
Physician assistants perform many of the same duties as physicians. Like physicians, they must be attentive, thoughtful, empathetic, and analytic to deliver optimal patient care.
Many frontline health care workers earn an online master's in health informatics program in order to take on new roles with more regular hours, less stress and remote work opportunities.
To become a PA, you must complete a physician assistant education program such as Pitt's hybrid PA program. However, that's only step one.
A cancer diagnosis often feels terrifying and overwhelming. Cancer itself is going to take a physical toll, and many survivors talk about how difficult the treatments are physically as well. Cancer also comes with an emotional and mental toll on the patient and their family and friends. It’s also difficult to navigate from a logistical […]
PAs—also known as physician assistants or physician associates—are patient care providers that diagnose injuries and illnesses, create treatment plans and prescribe medications
With a master's degree in the field of health informatics, you might launch a career capturing, analyzing and communicating data to support patient care, health care administration or medical and public health research.
"We used to have these huge books where you'd have to look for the medical code. Those won't even exist anymore. Everything will truly be digital or electronic."
Pharmacotherapy is medical treatment based on using pharmaceutical drugs to treat illnesses and other conditions. Sometimes, medical professionals refer to pharmacotherapy as simply medical therapy. Other types of therapy include surgical therapy, radiation therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Pharmacology is a branch of science dedicated to improving available pharmacotherapy options and inventing new treatments. […]
An MS in Health Informatics from Pitt SHRS is an asset no matter where you are in your career.