Careers physician assistant

A new chapter opener discusses the career of a physician assistant. 

An increasing number of infectious diseases pharmacists have found a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Some initially take positions in pharmaceutical sales. Others may be hired as research associates, where they assist in the collection and analysis of data for clinical studies. More often, they are hired as medical science liaisons. These individuals interact with physician and pharmacist practitioners, where they provide drug information, grant support for research and educational efforts, assist in medication use evaluations, and give in-services to medical and pharmacy staff. 

One woman was invited to the day of foundation in 1893 Caroline Steen, who was an assistant of Torup. Caroline Steen was Danish by birth. She was denied a higher education by her father, but after his death she pursued a career as a physician in Norway, graduating in 1896 at 42 years of age. According to the... 

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