Impact Factor
2.39
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.76
306 total citations
h5-index
17
h5 depth signal
Cited share
32.0%
140 of 438
Total citations
306
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.73
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.6%
8 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
957
Canada
9
United Kingdom
5
Netherlands
5
Australia
3
Citing Fields of Research
Patient Care
296
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
105
Musculoskeletal Disorders
99
Cardiology
98
Healthcare Policy
92
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,830
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
438
140 cited publications
Last 12 months
144
13.1 publications/month
Open access share
2.1%
3 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
957 citing publications
Leading citing field
Patient Care
296 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
6 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v12n1, Jan. 1999-
v12n1, Jan. 1999-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Patient Care
Cardiology
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Urology
Nutrition & Dietetics
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Academy of Physician Assistants
issuing body
American Academy of PAs
Broad Categories
Medicine
Patient Care
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Allergies
Digestive Disorders
Cardiology
Diabetes
MeSH Descriptors
Medicine
Physician Assistants
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000434
Open DOI
PAs and medical podcasts
Objective: This study aimed to examine medical podcast utilization among physician associates (PAs), including factors associated with use such as perceived barriers, motivations for engagement, and demographics. Methods: An anonymous su...
02
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000422
Open DOI
The perceived intersection of parenting, family planning, and career decisions among practicing PAs
Objective: To explore the relationship between parenting status, profession choice, and career advancement among practicing physician associates (PAs). Methods: An anonymous survey asking PAs about their perceptions of the relationship b...
03
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000424
Open DOI
CME POST-TESTS
Was not provided for this article.
04
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000397
Open DOI
Jack of all trades
Was not provided for this article.
05
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000400
Open DOI
Renal colic in the ED
Was not provided for this article.
06
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000416
Open DOI
Clotting factor disorders
Was not provided for this article.
07
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000420
Open DOI
Diagnosis and management of ankyloglossia in infants and children
The diagnosis and management of ankyloglossia, commonly referred to as tongue-tie, has become a controversial topic spanning multiple subspecialties within pediatrics, dentistry, and rehabilitation medicine. Changing perspectives on clin...
08
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000411
Open DOI
Factors associated with PAs' choice of the traditional PANRE over the PANRE-LA
Objective: To identify the factors associated with physician associates' (PAs') selection of the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE) versus the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination–Longitudinal ...
09
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000415
Open DOI
What is causing this athlete's back pain?
Was not provided for this article.
10
DOI 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000413
Open DOI
Exploring the impact of PA-specific doctoral degrees on professional identity
Objective: To explore how completing a physician associate (PA)–specific doctoral degree influences PAs' professional identity and lived experience. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study involving 15 semi-structured interviews wi...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Approved for continuing education credit by the AAPA.
Description based on: Vol. 7, no. 11 (Dec. 1994); title from cover.
Also issued online.