Integration of National Guard Medical Capabilities During Domestic Disasters: Developing the Synergies

Abstract

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PAs in the National Guard and Reserves

“…The usual routine for a reservist is to drill 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year. 3 Most perform duty within a unit, although in times of personnel shortages, they may be seconded with individual assignments. For example, in the Coast Guard Reserve, PAs may provide a locum tenens role or be assigned to an active-duty function for a few years.…”

“… 2 However, board-certified or not, physicians have historically been difficult to recruit and retain in any component of the military. 3 With a low inventory of physician leaders, PAs have increasingly served as operational and strategic medical leaders across all military components. 1 , 4 …”

“…2 However, board-certifi ed or not, physicians have historically been diffi cult to recruit and retain in any component of the military. 3 With a low inventory of physician leaders, PAs have increasingly served as operational and strategic medical leaders across all military components. 1,4 In 2020, a study of PAs employed in federal roles, including the uniformed services, revealed that about 5,000 PAs work for the government, spanning 20 agencies such as departments, bureaus, administrations, or services.…”