This varies depending upon the training the individual has achieved. Typically, if the assistant of the medical physician is not a nurse (RN orLPN) then the person might be known as a PA or physicians assistant. If the doctor is being shadowed by a doctor-in-training this person might be called an intern.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
PA behind a person's name can stand for Physician's Assistant. A Physician's Assistant is a medical professional who assists the doctor.
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Certified Natural Health Professional
BEAKER
A PA is NOT a physician - PA stands for physician assistant. A physician is a DO, MBBS, or MD.
doctors, lawyers, dentists, accountants
Medical Doctor, A Professional Corporation
Typically, it stands for professional corporation. Some doctors incorporate for taxes advantages, and personal protection from law suits.
The initials PA after a name stand for "Professional Association". The initials are used by a group of individuals organized to practice their profession together using public corporation or private business entities.
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Physician Assistant-Certified, Certified Diabetes Educator. This means the medical provider is a certified Physician Assistant, and is in addition to that, the person is a certified diabetes educator.