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What is the process like both mentally and educationally when transitioning from a Surgical Technologist to a first assist?

I am just now in the process of beginning my surgical technology program at PMI this july and am really looking forward to this new journey. I know that after obtaining my degree and licensing that I would like to work as a surg-tech for the first few years after graduation, but ultimately would like to transition into doing first assist and possibly going to med school to become a surgeon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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In my honest opinion, if you intend to go to med school, you should just skip on being a first assist. You will learn so much as a surgical tech that could possibly help you with your med school career. But if you are not sure about going to med school, then going the first assist route is not a bad idea, but there is also the option of being a PA. It's also easier to find job if you are a PA, for the fact that PA can assist a doctor more, but I'm not saying that you wouldn't find jobs for a first assist. But a PA could help with writing scripts and seeing patients, among other things. In the end it is your choice, you do what you feel is best for yourself.
Thank you comment icon Thank you for that insight, i really appreciate it! Manuelakeji
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