Worth getting a MPH as a Physician Assistant?

[YoungGregory]

Would getting an MPH specializing in epidemiology or biostats be beneficial for a PA? As far as jobs, and pay?

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[deleted6669]

depends what you want to do with it. for some folks it makes sense, for others not so much.
wanna work overseas or for the state dept or cdc someday? an mph is a big plus.

 

[YoungGregory]

Interesting. What kind of a job could a PA get with the CDC?

 

[deleted6669]

Interesting. What kind of a job could a PA get with the CDC?

http://www.cdc.gov/EIS/Eligibility.html

This looks pretty cool and I've considered it...but don't really want to live in atlanta....