Doctorate survey

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey. Your feedback is important to us as we aim to gather insights into the experiences and perceptions of doctorate degrees for physician assistants. Your valuable input will greatly contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.

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* 1. How long have you been a certified PA

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

20+ years

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* 2. What is the highest degree you have obtained?

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

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* 3. If you do not currently hold a doctorate degree, have you considered obtaining a doctorate degree?

No interest

Mild to moderately interested

Seriously considering

Already enrolled

Already obtained

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* 4. If you are considering a doctorate degree, how soon do you plan to enroll?

In the next 6 months

In the next 1-2 years

Within 5 years

5+ years

No interest

Already enrolled/completed

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* 5. If you have a doctorate degree or have considered a doctorate degree, which of the following is/was the most important factor affecting your decision?

Cost

Time

Online vs hybrid (partially in-person, partially online)

Type of degree offered (DMSc, DHSc, PhD)

Types of courses offered

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* 6. If you have a doctorate degree, which of the following have you obtained?

DMSc/DMS

DHSc

PhD

EdD

Not applicable

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* 7. If you do not have a doctorate but have considered obtaining one, which of the following are you considering pursuing?

DMSc/DMS

DHSc

PhD

EdD

Not applicable

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* 8. If you graduated within the last 5 years, would you be interested in advanced standing and completing a doctorate degree in 4 months?

Yes

Possibly

I have graduated greater than 5 years ago

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* 9. If you have obtained a doctorate degree, do you feel it improved your career?

Yes

Please explain