Career Questions tagged Physicianassistant
Advice for a first generation looking at PA schools
How difficult will it be to accumulate hours, without a gap year for PA school?
I am a high school senior planning to be a physician assistant. I have been reading that the majority of PAs take a gap year or two to work enough hours for a competitive to PA school. I have also read that some worked their hours in their four years of undergrad. Initially, I was planning to...
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Should I double major in music and microbiology?
I'm a rising senior and I am thinking about becoming a physician assistant. I have been playing french horn since 6th grade and also have a big interest in medicine. The problem is that I am not sure if I should double major in music and mcb or just microbiology. I want to have enough time...
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How should I look for volunteer opportunities in the medical field?
How do I get the opportunity to shadow someone?
I want to shadow a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, dieticians, and registered nurse (and maybe even a therapist). How do I do that? If anyone is one of the professions in Chicago please let me know if I can shadow you! Also are there any internships in the medical field! Thank you!...
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I am a second year Physician Assistant student looking to get involved with anti-human trafficking and/or sexual violence victims. Does anybody have any suggestions on where I could reach out to get started? I have reached out to a local shelter and the Salvation Army's local office. Thank you in advance!
Nurse practitioner vs Physician assistant
This year is my last year in high school. The pressure is on to decide on my future career and my course of action in perusing that job. medicine doctor healthcare hospital-and-health-care hospital-and-health-care I’ve always wanted to become and Ob gyn doctor. Recently i’ve been doing...
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What is the difference between a Nurse Practitioner and PA?
I've been stuck between these two majors, and wanted to know more information before choosing. nursepractitioner...
What are some helpful classes to be able to get into Physician Assistant school?
What are some extra classes that could help me in the long run? Also, what are your tips for pursuing this career?...
Is becoming a Physician Assistant a wise career choice?
I would like to know this because I am very interested in become a PA but want a little more information about how to become a PA from current Physicians Assistants. I job shadowed a PA this past summer and enjoy what the job entails, but still want more information. medicine pa...
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....
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