PAs are well-represented within internal medicine subspecialties, with 10% of PAs reporting an internal medicine subspecialty as their primary practice area. The scope and variety of PA practice in internal medicine subspecialties is apparent in the resources that follow.
Allergy and Immunology
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Nephrology
Rheumatology
Urology
Allergy and Immunology
AAPA Issue Brief: PAs in Allergy and Immunology Medicine AAPA Physician Assistant Census Report/Allergy and Immunology Cardiology
AAPA Physician Assistant Census Report/Cardiology "Cardiovascular Workforce Assessment: Final Report," March 2009
A Lewin Group and American Association of Medical Colleges report for the American College of Cardiology that includes findings on PA productivity and revenue generation in small and large cardiology practices.
"CV Workforce Report: Success Calls for Change, Innovation," March 2009
Brief based on Lewin/AAMC report notes that mid-level providers generate 1/3 of the RVUs of a typical cardiologist and gross revenues 3 to 4 times greater than their incomes.
"Value of Mid-Level Practitioners in the Subspecialty Practice: The Case of Cardiology"
A Lewin Group presentation to the 2009 AAMC based on the March 2, 2009, Lewin/AAMC cardiology workforce report.
"ACC 2009 Survey Results and Recommendations," October 6, 2009
American College of Cardiology workforce policy recommendations based on the March 2009 Lewin/AAMC report.
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
AAPA Issue Brief: PAs in Gastroenterology and Hepatology AAPA Physician Assistant Census Report/Gastroenterology "Endoscopy by nonphysicians"
2009 guidelines from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Standards of Practice Committee
"Gastroenterologist Shortage Is Forecast," New York Times, January 9, 2009
PAs and NPs in Specialty Care: Six Practices Make It Work, June 2009
A study by the Center for the Health Professions at the University of California, San Francisco, examines gastroenterology, orthopedic and dermatology practices, evaluating successes and identifying strategies that can be replicated.
