applied research project cns 220 alyssa godfrey. physician assistant o physician assistants practice...

Applied Research Project

CNS 220Alyssa Godfrey

Physician AssistantO Physician assistants practice medicine under

the supervision of a physician or surgeon O Educated to examine patients, diagnose

injuries and illnesses, and provide treatments

O Are able to order and interpret diagnostic tests as well as prescribe medicine when needed

O Physician assistants work in all areas of medicine and largely depends on their specialty

Physician Assistant Schooling

O Required to be licensed O Must pass the Physician Assistant

National Certifying Examination (PANCE) O Entry level education is a Master’s degreeO Physician assistant education programs

are usually completed in two years of full-time study

O Physician assistant education programs include classroom, laboratory, and clinical training

Top Ten PA SchoolsO Duke UniversityO University of Iowa O Emory O George Washington UniversityO Oregon Health and Sciences University O Quinnipiac University O University of Colorado O University of Utah O University of Nebraska Medical CenterO Wake Forest University

Total Cost of PA School

The total cost of PA school varies:O North Dakota: $34,287O Butler: $36,000O Bridgeport: $46,530O Stanford: $63,581O Cornell: $72,500 O Wake Forest: $74,646

School ConclusionsO Prior to becoming a physician assistant,

one must attend a physician assistant education program and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination

O After receiving a degree from college, many people find work at a job where they can gain more healthcare experience before applying to a graduate program

O It is necessary to attend graduate school in order to become a physician assistant

Median Annual WageO On average, entry-level physician

assistants can expect wages of $81,000 per year

O In 2012, the median wage of a Physician Assistant was $90,930

O In 2014, the median wage of a Physician Assistant was $95,820

O The projected growth is 22% or higherO The projected job openings from 2012-

2022 are 48,900

New York City, NY

PA Median Salary, NY

NYC Cost of LivingPer Month

Annual Median Income

$96,800

Rent $2,500 (400 SQ. FT)

Utilities $1,150

Groceries $400

Transportation $170

Health Insurance Included in Health Benefits

Overall Cost of Living(Pre taxes)

$4,220 (per month) $50,640 (per year)

State Income Tax 6.65%

NYC ApartmentTudor City 42nd and 2nd

San Francisco, CA

PA Median Salary, CA

SF Cost of LivingPer Month

Anually Median Income

$101,400

Rent $2,910 (600 SQ. FT)

Utilities $465

Groceries $400

Transportation $550 Volkswagen Sedan

Health Insurance Included in Health Benefits

Overall Cost of Living (Pre taxes)

$4,325 (per month)$51,900 (per year)

State Income Tax 9.3%

San Francisco StudioNEMA Luxury Apartments

Fell St and Market St

Location ConclusionsO It is necessary to get a graduate degree

regardless of final location

O The mean salary in NYC and SF varies only slightly, but both cities are more expensive to live in than the national average

O As a physicians assistant, the cost of living in New York and San Francisco are relatively equal