Marcos A. Vargas, MHA, PA-C

I am pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant studies and am nervous about the academic rigor and dedication.

I want to become a Physician Assistant for my long term career goal. I would like to know how much autonomy PAs have because my level of autonomy will determine how much independence, responsibilities, and decision-making authority I have in patient care. It also varies widely by state and...

I'm a high school freshman in Allen, TX. I love doing and learning more about skincare, how different products work for different skin type, etc.

Any online course or textbook that I should be getting to get ready?

I am a senior at my high school, I have a GPA of 3.9 and I am involved in art club and my local church.
I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Jamaica and it made me realize that I would like to pursue a career as a pediatric physician assistant.

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I have a medical assistant certificate, but I haven't been able to gain experience with it. I want to gain experience while continuing my studies. #Fall25

Do you feel our medical system is effective or efficiently run?
Would you recommend a career in the healthcare field to a senior high school student considering a path in the healthcare field. #fall25

Hi I'm a senior but I'm 17 and I really wanted to get some volunteer hours in something I want to do as a career. How do I get started and if you know how it would be shadowing or volunteering pls lmk any thing helps!!

I recently got accepted into a nursing program and would love to hear from others who’ve been through this, especially those who returned to school later in life. How did you manage school, family life, and everything in between while staying motivated? Why do you think certain habits or...

I want to become a pediatric PA, and I've learned that patient care hours are a really important requirement for getting into PA school. I know that the most common route to gaining these hours is through becoming a CNA, but I am really not interested in working in a nursing home or any other...

I’m talking about the unseen side of healthcare/ medical field
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During the pathway to becoming a doctor, many students take a gap year (or a few) between undergrad and medical school. Why should students consider a gap year? How would you make the most of that gap?

As a high school student wanting to pursue medicine but also having a love for humanities, particularly an interest in philosophy. i have considered doing a minor but with the demands of being a pre-med student I do not know if this would be the right decision as it could be a "waste of time".

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Houston, and I have wanted to become a Physician Assistant (PA) since middle school. I sometimes feel behind in my journey, but I know everyone has their own path and timeline. I am wondering what I can do to stand out among other students as I...