Rod Moser - just like a dog....
This is really my first attempt to post on my blog (I am new to this). My other attempt was lost in cyberspace, so here it goes again.
My name is Rod Moser, and I have been a PA (Physician Assistant) for over 32 years. As a matter of fact, I am one of the first 100 PAs in the country; our number now exceed 80,000. I started in the PA program in 1969, directly out of high school. After 48 months of intensive medical training, I moved to California and practiced in a variety of medical settings: internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and even academia. Since those early years, I have completed a master's degree in family health services, and a doctorate (PhD) in health education.
For the last seven years, I have run the Ear Disorders board for WebMD, and most recently the General Medicine Board. On this blog, I am "All Ears" to just about any topic. I do have the tendency to ramble on a bit, so a blog is really a perfect forum.
For the last six years, I have worked exclusively in pediatrics, and I love it. There are not too many medical providers that get as many little hugs as I do every day. And, that brings me to the title of this blog.....
Not too long ago, I was listening to a little girl's heart. She was lying quietly on the table. During the exam, she started to ever-so-gently stroke my somewhat hairy left arm. This sweet gesture continued until I took the stethoscope out of my ear. Then, with the innocence and honesty that only a child can muster, she said, "You know, you are just like a dog." Since children love dogs, and are not too crazy about medical providers, I felt that I was offer the highest of compliments.
This "dog" is currently at the American Academy of Pediatrics annual conference in Washington, DC....and I am late for a lecture on new immunizations. Gotta go....
My name is Rod Moser, and I have been a PA (Physician Assistant) for over 32 years. As a matter of fact, I am one of the first 100 PAs in the country; our number now exceed 80,000. I started in the PA program in 1969, directly out of high school. After 48 months of intensive medical training, I moved to California and practiced in a variety of medical settings: internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and even academia. Since those early years, I have completed a master's degree in family health services, and a doctorate (PhD) in health education.
For the last seven years, I have run the Ear Disorders board for WebMD, and most recently the General Medicine Board. On this blog, I am "All Ears" to just about any topic. I do have the tendency to ramble on a bit, so a blog is really a perfect forum.
For the last six years, I have worked exclusively in pediatrics, and I love it. There are not too many medical providers that get as many little hugs as I do every day. And, that brings me to the title of this blog.....
Not too long ago, I was listening to a little girl's heart. She was lying quietly on the table. During the exam, she started to ever-so-gently stroke my somewhat hairy left arm. This sweet gesture continued until I took the stethoscope out of my ear. Then, with the innocence and honesty that only a child can muster, she said, "You know, you are just like a dog." Since children love dogs, and are not too crazy about medical providers, I felt that I was offer the highest of compliments.
This "dog" is currently at the American Academy of Pediatrics annual conference in Washington, DC....and I am late for a lecture on new immunizations. Gotta go....
1 Comments:
This is One Great PA!! You will love his bedside manner.He really cares and takes the time with new mothers concerns (and new grandmothers concerns too). We are lucky enought to be able to bring our special baby girl to his office.Also I recently heard on The John Tesh Radio show how wonderful he is! Quite a guy.
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