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A man sits with his legs crossed as he reviews data on an iPad screen.
August 4, 2022
Health informatics is the future of medicine and medical research. As the rate of data generation in health care has increased, so has the need for qualified domain experts capable of working with Big Data in this complex sector.
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August 2, 2022
Informaticists are already some of the highest earners in non-clinical health care jobs. However, informatics specialists with the following skills can earn even more.
A medical professional holds a stethoscope to a young child's chest who is sitting on a woman's lap.
June 1, 2022
The question 'Should I be a physician assistant or nurse practitioner?' is a challenging one to answer. The only way to determine which career will be the best fit is to research both.
A medical professional ties on their surgical cap while wearing a blue face mask and scrubs.
May 26, 2022
Determining how long it will take you to become a PA involves more than looking at the length of physician assistant master's programs. Step one is learning about the PA program prerequisites and course structure, as well as how to get licensed.
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May 24, 2022
The path to becoming a PA is relatively straightforward but also intense. Before you embark on this academic journey, be sure you understand what you'll learn in a traditional or hybrid PA program.
A female medical professional wears a white lab coat while looking at radiographic film.
May 16, 2022
Patient care and medical research generate massive quantities of data, so the job outlook for professionals in informatics, health data analytics and health IT is strong. Here's how to switch careers to work in these fields.
A group of medical professionals stand in a circle wearing green scrubs and face masks.
April 12, 2022
Unlike many patient care providers, PAs work in all settings and specialties and can transition easily from one medical specialty to another. Here's why.
A female medical professional wearing a white lab coat has a conversation with a woman wearing a striped shirt.
March 22, 2022
Becoming a PA, or physician assistant, involves more than just earning a master's degree. Here are five steps every aspiring PA must complete.
A male medical professional smiles while wearing blue scrubs and a face mask dangling off his ear.
March 21, 2022
The physician assistant career path is long and lucrative for those who become credentialed after completing the appropriate program, such as the University of Pittsburgh’s PAS Hybrid Program.
A female student with glasses writes in a book while sitting at a table.
March 17, 2022
Getting into a PA program for a master's degree is easier when you understand the coursework and practical prerequisites needed for a strong application.