Should you become a PA, or a physician? It’s a tough decision. These articles are designed to help you make the decision.
5 Reasons a Physician Assistant Career is Wrong for You
It's easy to get excited about a physician assistant career. I wrote recently about how to tell if you have the PA personality. But what about the values you hold? Excitement has a way of discouraging us from seeing the little negatives we sometimes need to see. So today's topic is a little different [...]
The Good News for Women about Physician Assistant Careers
I’ve been asked a few times by readers about how welcoming the physician assistant profession is to women. My answer: very. But First, the Good New for Both Genders A quick look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics makes the good news for all [...]
PA vs MD: Meet Sundance - She’s Done Both
Debating about PA vs MD? Many pre-meds ask themselves, “Should I become a PA, or a physician?” We have complete respect for both fields, and believe that the PA vs MD question is definitely a personal decision. Knowing this, I interviewed my classmate Sundance; she had the chance to do both. She explains her decision-making process, as well as how both paths felt. The results are enlightening… […]