Career Questions tagged Physician Assistant
Should I apply to PA school or medical school?
I'm a senior in college now, and I'm just finishing up my pre-med courses. After I graduate, I am planning on taking a gap year. If I want to go to medical school after the gap year, I should plan on taking the MCAT in the coming months and apply in May. I don't know why, but I'm having such a...
How can a college student gain experience in the medical field?
I'm a rising junior at Saint Mary's College and my major is Allied Health Science. Hopefully after receiving my degree, I'd like to become a physician assistant one day, but to do that, I really need experience in the active medical field so currently I have no clue how to get started....
What is day to day work like?
Clinical Medical Assistant #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #assistant...
What criteria did you need to become a physician's assistant?
I am trying to plan my career as a physician's assistant and need guidance on now and where to start. #physician #medicine...
Is it worth the time and money to become a Medical Doctor?
I was very set on going to medical school and becoming a doctor this time last year; however, the doctors I have asked have said that they would pursue Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant instead if they were to choose their career over again. What do y'all think? Thanks! #doctor #nurse...
#nurse-practitioner #pre-med #doctorate-degree #medical-school #physician-assistant
What is the best way to break the news of the death of a family member to their family?
I am intending on becoming a physicians assistant and I recognize that I may be put in this situation at some point. I would like some tips for this hard topic. #medicine #working-with-children #death #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants #medical-practice...
What is the best way to cope with potential deaths of medical patients?
I am going to be a physician's assistant and I plan to work in pediatrics. I want to know coping methods people in the medical profession have to cope with deaths of patients. #medicine #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants #death #copingmethods #patients...
What colleges have good PA programs?
I'm interested in becoming one and am hoping to become one. I don't know where I'd like to go to college so i'm hoping this will help. #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants #healthcare...
What are the best P.A. schools on the west coast?
Looking for 1-2 year programs with College Algebra as highest math requirement. #medical-education #physician-assistant #graduate-school #medicine #healthcare...
Why did you choose MD over PA or PA over MD?
I want to work in the medical field but I am stuck between PA and MD. Both PA and MD had benefits and I just want to know how you were able to choose between the two. #medicine #healthcare #doctor #physician-assistant...
What are requirements I need to meet in order to become a Physician Assistant?
In school a P.A. came in and discussed his job. It really interested me and I want to know more about the job. #physician-assistant...
How do I choose my future career?
I have four possible career interests and I don't know how to decide. I would love to be a Physician Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Pediatric Nurse, or Special Education Teacher. I can't decide because they all seem great. #pediatric-nursing #physician-assistant #early-childhood-education...
If I want to become a physician assistant, should I major in biochemistry or biology?
I would like to attend a graduate school with enough experience so that i can become a PA. #medicine #physician-assistant...
What does a physician assistant do?
I recently spoke to a physician assistant student and she told me physician assistants are essentially doctors without the title, the salary, and surgery. I want to know more about physician assistants and what they actually do in the workforce. #medicine...
What would be the best curriculum for undergrad to apply for any top P.A. program?
Currently enrolled in college to start all undergrad work towards becoming a P.A. #medicine #pediatrics #physician-assistant...
Is it difficult to "make-it" in rural medicine as a PA-C?
I am interested in becoming a women's health or family practice PA-C in a rural clinic. Was is difficult to find a job and was the community welcoming? #medicine #physician-assistant #ruralmedicine #womens-health...
Do you experience bias in patient perception of MD vs PA-C?
I am currently in school completing my pre-reqs in order to apply to physician assistant school. Over the last few years, I have heard a number of people say they would rather see a MD than a PA-C as they feel an MD has more experience, expertise and knowledge in the field of medicine. Do you...
Physician assistant specializing in OB or Nursing-midwife ?
I am having trouble choosing between becoming a PA in OB or a midwife. I originally wanted to go to medical school but decided that i didn't want to go to school for long after undergrad. So my dream is to be able to deliver babies or at least assist in the deliver. so i just want some more...
#healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #physician-assistant #medical-practice #medicine
What are some of the best schools with Physician Assistant programs?
I already have a school in mind for my first four years, but what school is best for the remaining schooling needed? #physician-assistant #physician #healthcare...
What's the most complicated part of being a physician's assistant?
I am interested in pursuing a career as a physician's assistant and want to know more information, in order to decide if it's the right career for me #physician-assistant #medicine #health #hospital-and-health-care...
What are some college courses would I have to take to become a physical therapist?
I am a senior at KIPP Renaissance High School who's looking for more information on how to become a Physical Therapist. #physical-therapy #medicine...
My goal is to be a physician, what's your advice?
i am from govenment high school J B Nagar Bengaluru #professional #physician-assistant #physician-training #physical-therapist #physician...
If my goal is to be a physician assistant what major should i take?
i need a guide to my future path and am confused on what to do. #help! #physician-assistant #college-major...
Can I Get Some Info About Education Beyond A Bachelor's?
I really want to be a nurse or PA in a specialized field (Hematology), but I can't find a lot of helpful information from Google when I'm looking at education that goes beyond a Bahelor's degree. I need more information, preferably from a Hematologist or Hematology nurse, caseworker, etc....
#hematology #hematologist #advice #pa #nurse #college-prep #healthcare #physicians-assistant #nursing #physicianassistant #college-advice #physician-assistant #students-interested-in-career-as-physician-assistants
Where can i start on becoming a Physician Assistant?
My career goal is to become a Physician Assistant but im not sure on where or how to start! #physician-assistant...
