For decades, the value of clinical expertise seemed obvious. Hospitals, clinics, emergency departments, and specialty practices depended on experienced clinicians to diagnose illness, make complex decisions, and deliver high-quality patient care.
If you've spent years caring for patients as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician associate (PA)—a profession many employers still refer to as physician assistants—you've probably wondered what other career paths might be available outside traditional clinical practice.
