Which comparison of the educational requirements for doctors and for physician assistants is correct?(1 point)

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Each career requires the same educational requirements, but the areas of specialization can differ.
Each career requires the same educational requirements, but the areas of specialization can differ.

Physician assistants require a lower degree because they act under the close supervision of a doctor.
Physician assistants require a lower degree because they act under the close supervision of a doctor.

Physician assistants require a lower degree because they cannot perform surgical procedures such as setting a bone.
Physician assistants require a lower degree because they cannot perform surgical procedures such as setting a bone.

Physician assistants require a master’s degree, while a doctor requires a bachelor’s degree.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Physician assistants require a lower degree because they act under the close supervision of a doctor.

To clarify further, physician assistants (PAs) typically complete a master's degree in physician assistant studies after obtaining a bachelor's degree. Doctors, on the other hand, complete a bachelor's degree followed by medical school, which leads to a medical degree (MD or DO), and then they complete residency training, making the total educational requirements longer. While PAs can perform many tasks independently, they do operate under the supervision of a physician.