10 Years Later, Do I Regret Being a PA? The Ugly Truth No One Tells You About The MD/PA World
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- After 9 years as a physician assistant, do you regret being a PA?
At 23 years old, I was accepted into medical school. After a severe panic attack and a quarter life crisis, I decided I did not want to attend medical school. I chose to go to PA route instead!
Was this decision the best or worst decision of my life?
In this video, I share the TRUTH about the PA and MD profession. I answer some of your most frequently asked questions:
➡️ DO you have any REGRETS?
➡️ WHY did chose PA instead of MD?
➡️ HOW that decision has affected your life 10 years later?
My takeaway point from this video:
You do not have to chose ONE career in your lifetime. Be brave enough to leave your comfort zone and start over. Chose multiple careers and be ready to suck at something new!
Thank you for watching, my fake internet friends!
I hope this video provide you with more clarity on what life is really like in medicine.
Remember, there is no wrong decision when deciding PA vs MD. Whatever you chose is the right answer. Chose the profession that is best suited for you. Don't do it for mom and dad.
Share your thoughts below!
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-Sam
I am so glad I came across this video. I just graduated PA school. I passed the PANCE. I am a PA. But I still cannot get out of my head that I originally wanted to be a doctor. I took the MCAT twice. I did so terribly that I never applied. I was devastated. I found out what a PA was and thought, “This is actually what I need to do.” I kept having this feeling like I gave up on my true dream of being a doctor. I felt defeated because for me it is not as simple at going to school because Pa school almost killed me. I barely made it. I barely passed the PANCE. I love to work and I love to learn but school is excruciating with all the testing and my crippling test taking anxiety. I felt like I was trapped and like I was unable to follow my dream. But your words helped me realize that I need to enjoy my time now and just be happy with my husband and family and travel. I never got to be truly happy and I really feel like this is my chance to be happy. Thank you.
Hello caj you tell my how long takes studing pa?
@@agialushaj9029 PA school is about 27 months or 2.5 years. I just looked over the curriculum of one of the schools in my state of Florida and it was 27 months. So, basically 7 semesters.
Don’t be so hard on yourself. For a long time I hated to hear when people tell me “things happens for a reason.” Many times what are dreams are not always what is best for us or personally.
I’ve been a paramedic since Jan 1994. I’m about to retire in a year. I still love medicine! So, I’ll looking at the PA or CRNA route. Nonetheless, over these past 28 years or specifically the first 15 years that I was more involved with riding the rescue, teaching and speaking to doctors I can tell you then as recently as 2 years ago that many doctors recommended becoming a PA or NP. The title can be over rated. Yes. They make more money. But if you into medicine primarily for money, you won’t last.
Congratulations on being a PA!
Having scored low or high does not determine who will be a great or bad PA. Just like paramedics, it’s your attitude especially in interacting with patients that will.
Wishing you the very best in all your future endeavors and all the success in the PA profession!!
When you apply for the PA did you submit your MCAT score.
@@laminjawo5586 absolutely not. They didn’t even ask.
I’ve been a PA for thirty years. I began as an Army combat medic. After graduating from the military PA program in San Antonio, Texas , I worked in Family Medicine and Internal medicine. After twenty two years, I retired and went into Dermatology, Which I did for twenty two years. When I retired, I was millionaire. Not to bad for not being a “MD”.
You literally are such a beakon of light for this world. Thank you for your devout honesty. I can't wait till I get to be a PA!
Ohhh thank you so much!! I’m excited for your PA journey
Just stumbled across this video trying to find answers to the big "PA or MD" question, and my god was this SO helpful. Thank you Sami for your honesty! You're a rockstar.
This speaks to me so deeply. Thank you for posting this. Truly.
It's always important for other PAs to hear about what their career could be like. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely! You're welcome and thanks for watching!
I am so glad I came across your video!!! It helped me a lot:) Thank you I needed to hear everything you said!
I love hearing you talk about this with so much emotion, thank you for this :)
Thank YOU for tuning in!
Literally an absolute legend bro. This video is very reassuring. Definitely changed my mine and taught me a lot. I feel pressured to become a doctor by my family for the title of "doctor," the pay, and the prestige. I want to be in the medical field, but I just wonder if all that training is completely worth it. I have been interested in becoming a PA and thank you for sharing all this experience. I hope I can decide soon, just before I have to apply to either an MD program or PA program...
Become an MD to have full autonomy over your patients if you get the opportunity
Thank you so much for this videos. Recently I have been majorly doubting applying to PA school next year due to all my doubts that you addressed in this video. You are phenomenal
❤️❤️❤️ good luck!! It’s a great profession, but it shouldn’t be your only profession 😊
Incredibly thankful for this video. I am currently between staying in clinical research and becoming a pa. I’m 24 but I feel like I’m a race with myself to get the “best” career as fast as possible. I’m going to keep reminding myself that I’m in control and that I can change my career whenever I choose to do so.
I wish I can be 24 again! You have plenty of time. I became a PA at 26 and worked as a clinical PA for 10 years and then at 35, I started a new career as a content creator/ entrepreneur. And it’s so fun and all part of my career journey! I’ll probably have another 4 career before I die!
I am learning this lesson as of right now and unfortunately am still feelings like I'm incredibly behind. I have my undergrad in business management and got my MBA last year at 23. At 24 I finally had the guts to follow my dream of being a healthcare provider and being a PA makes the most sense to me. i feel like I'm so far behind with no prerequisites done science wise. Hoping one day I give myself some grace.
Thank you, I really needed to hear this!❤
One of the best PA videos I have come across! I love your charisma, humor, insightful wisdom and words of encouragement ❤️! Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
I'm currently 26, working as a marketing professional, and considering being a PA. This video is exactly what I needed to see, thank you!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. I have so much anxiety about the future, losing myself in my career, losing my spirit, my "something else", diversity in my life and my identity and what I do with my time. I simply do not want to go the MD route. I don't even know if I want to be a PA. I was pre-pa, then went to art school. Now I'm thinking PA again, and this was what I needed to hear. Thank you for your honesty, and I am so happy for you.
Figure out what you’re good at and what you actually like. And do that. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink it. Forget status, prestige, or job security. The easiest and funnest job is the job you love. Make work as fun as play. Good luck 👍
This was so honest and comforting, thank you for this!
Yayyy!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be so boring. 😂😂😂😂
@@samingoshow no! Thank you for being you, the world needs your voice! I've been really struggling with the decision, especially the work life balance aspect. You are bringing me closer to clarity! Thank you again💗
This is the boldest and realest thing I ve heard about chosen to be a PA. Thank you so much 😊
You made it so easy 😢
Even after 2 years someone like me get the opportunity to watch this ❤
This was beautiful. Thank you! ❤
This video has seriously impacted me, I appreciate you 🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
That is very wise and helpful advice. Thank you.
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much!!
Thank you 😊
I needed this video more than I realized. I have been torn between PA and MSW for months now. I've always wanted to work in Psychiatry but wanted to do more than therapy and maintenance. As a 34 year old father of two working full time, the commitment to PA school has been extremely intimidating, and I know an MSW program would be much easier. Regardless of how conflicted I am, though, I know what it is I really want to do, and this video just helped solidify that. Thank you.
Whatever path you choose will be the right path for you 🙏 Good luck!
Thank you Sami.. I needed to hear this.
You’re welcome friend! 😊
Very strong message, Sami. You’ve gained a new subscriber. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks for watching!
This was so helpful! Thank you very much :)
❤️ thank you for watching!!
I didn’t know I needed to hear/see this.. until I did. Really helped me ease my anxiety and stress about life in general. Thank you!
Thank you for the advice it really helped clear my head
You’re welcome!
I was very grateful to be a PA and working with all the medical professionals. Physicians have us beat in the pathophysiology of diseases, period, however PAs are like the eternal resident! We learn a lot and can be very helpful to our patients. Very rewarding profession.
this video gave me a better perspective of everything. thank you
Great points, you nailed it and called it for what it is, bottomline.
Thank you so much for listening ❤️
My primary healthcare provider is a PA and it was the greatest referral from my holistic dentist! I had high levels of mercury in my system and the MD never took the time to run the appropriate labs, just kept prescribing drugs that lead to major side effects and no positive results. After continued care from my PA, my health took a turn for the better! Ha! I only want to see the PA for sure!!! You have a choice….
🙌🙌🙌 so glad to hear that!! ❤️
I really enjoy these videos your life was exactly was I thought about when I was spending a week off just thinking about my future. It is insane how similar this sounds to me
Thank you for listening ❤️
@@samingoshow currently at UCLA and thought to myself do I really want to commit to being an MD? I always had the idea if living life and enjoying it as early as possible and I did not see myself doing it as a medical student. Props and major respect to all MDs out there but for me I had such a drive to work and experience the PA life asap and I knew what the pay was but I know that I would want to make investments those being refinancing properties that would be in tangent to investing in my future. Amazing video!
Currently an LPN or RPN as people in Ontario call it… We do two years of training, lots of clinical practise ect…. I want a change I want to do more! I was thinking RN then NP but now I’m thinking PA! Ugh why are there so many choices lol… great video, great honesty thank you!
Im currently in the same boat as you. An RPN in Ontario, Canada. Did you happen to go back to potentially pursue this? Im not sure if you had an undergrad already, but I’m wanting to do this but because I don’t have an undergraduate degree I have to go back. Im working out what I would go into now; but it made me wish I did my RPN to RN so that I could be doing PA applications asap
Thank u .. love everything u said .. I really needed this ❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
Not sure if you have a video on this topic yet, but I’d be interested in hearing more about your experience in PA school. I’m currently in my first year and I don’t hear many people talk about their experience during didactic year and clinical rotations, only their life after graduating.
Most of my content is post grad bc there are too many PA students who are talking about current PA school life. And that was 12 years old ago for me 😆 I’m so old!
THANK YOU IS ALL I CAN SAY. May God bless you!!
Awwh thank you so much! ❤️
I love your message. Thank you ♥♥
This video was very helpful to me. Thank you
Yayyy! I’m so happy to hear that! 😊
so inspiring. Thank you for the words!
I disagree that PA and MD/DO do the same work. MD/DO have more knowledge and training and can do more. Overall though, PA is definitely a better all around lifestyle package with the shorter schooling, less debt, and less liability.
I don’t think that was what she meant. The perception to the average outsider looking in usually thinks there is no difference, because they don’t know any better. Also, education doesn’t teach respect for people or teach empathy, compassion or common sense. I’m only a nurse…a practical nurse at that. But I’ve seen how some physicians practice unethically with that boatload of schooling they received.
You can't possibly know the work of every PA on the planet. It's possible for a PA to exist in a workplace that does the work of a physician and the physician takes the credit. I know RNs who actually do the same work as a doctor, but are not given the credit they deserve. RNs are paid very well and are more respected than a regular nurse because of their higher schooling though.
Heck, doctors even take the credit of MLS workers too.
@@emilyau8023 what is the difference between a “regular nurse” and an “RN” to you? Nursing education/jobs come in levels… LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner.
Disregarding ethics and different territories. On average, the doctor has to go through more schooling and has a larger breadth of knowledge, training and career advancement capabilities. Even if the PAs or RNs seem to pull more weight, at baseline, the MD is more highly qualified regardless of ethics.
@@emilyau8023Really? So a PA has the same education and training as an MD? PAs are great and fill a role, but a PA is not an MD.
Amazing advice! Thank you
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Current Biology major, minoring in Pre-PA. Not sure if I will end up ultimately going this route, but I think it's an amazing career that has so many opportunities. Now...I just need to figure out how to get the 1000 hours I need to be able to apply to PA school haha
I just came across the video and it made me feel so comfortable in my decision to become a pre-PA students after wanting to pursue nursing. I’m still in college, and I have a LONG road ahead of me, but this video was the best thing I have come across on RUclips in quite some time, sincerely. In fact, I’m on vacation right now crying in the bathroom because of the sheer joy I got from watching this video. Thank you so much, and you have earned yourself a new subscriber.
Thank you! You’re so sweet! Trust me when I say this- your prePA journey may seem long but that’s the best part! it’s always all about the journey. It’s never about the destination. Enjoy the ride!
Wow I just let a deep sigh for you. Keep going. I believe in you. ❤️
Sameee
Thank you so much for this video! This has encouraged me to apply for PA school but also go after other goals that I have for this life.
Just got done reading the comments & all I gotta say health care is a team effort. There is no I in team & there are good and bad providers no matter what title. Just pick something y’all enjoy at the end of the day. :)
Say it louder for those in the back!!! PREACH!!
Thanks for this video ❤❤
Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️
New subscriber here! Thanks for the advice.
Welcome to the channel! So glad you enjoyed the video! 😂
Thank you for this video
❤️❤️❤️ glad you found it valuable
Thank you for this video! It’s a huge fear of mine to get burnt out and not enjoy my work in ten years. Your video made me feel like I had more options. I’m sorry for all the trolls in the comments that don’t understand the role of a PA. Lucky for us their opinions won’t impact our work and it will just lead to PAs not wanting to work with them
thank you so much with this video
I graduate pa school in about 3 months and I’m so excited to start my career!!!
Your amazing thank you so much for this video
Thank you sami🙏🏾
Love your content and personality
Thank you I appreciate the kind words!
Needed this! 28 juggling pa vs md
You won’t make the wrong decision. 😆 Choose whatever makes you happy! And your age shouldn’t affect your decision at all
Wow, I love your energy!
Thank you ❤️❤️
Thanks for this. I’ve been a pa for 26 years. And I needed to be reminded
1 that a pA profession is great
2 that I can do other things as well
Thanks.
Wow! 26 years that is impressive!! Good for you! I’m currently taking a gap year and living in Thailand as part of my “something else” and it’s great 👍 you should try it 😆
Wowww. That’s incredible! Good for you! It’s so important to always be excited about life and be open to change. I did take off a bit of time to raise my son -so now I’m getting back into being a PA.
By the way I have not one regret about taking the time off to raise my little human!
Enjoy Thailand and I’m going to follow your journey. Your energy is infectious and keeps me smiling!❤
I’ve been a hairstylist for the past 7 years, have been going to business school the last 2 years, and recently made the decision to change my undergrad and then pursue PA school. I love doing hair! But it’s time for me to leave that career behind for the next journey. I learned SO much about myself, my life, professionalism, etc. what a beautiful gift that I’ve gotten from my first career and those skills and experiences will help me so much as a PA. Sometimes, you just have to say fuck it and follow your dreams lol
Always just follow your dreams! 🙏
How old are you im on the same boat as you but as Im getting older i worry that I Dont have time waste!
@@Mo-nd8lp I’m 24. It’s never too late, do it 🤷🏻♀️
Wow I am a hairstylist too and I have been wanting to do something different like becoming a PA! That’s so awesome.
Thank you for sharing your experience and honest opinion! I’ve been an OT for 10 years and no longer enjoy it like I used to. I’m considering applying to PA school after getting through my PhD in two years. I keep going back and forth in my head about why and if it would be worth going back to school for PA. I would like to be a PA but still work in research. What would your advice be? Thank you so much!
I would suggest doing a life audit. Figure out the person you want to be in 10-20 years. Then reverse engineer your goals. If your ultimate goal is to be a provider, work 9-5 job, and treat patients- then do the PA route. If you want to be a multimillionaire and have true flexibility in your work life, then there’s def a different path to pursue. Don’t worry as much about the schooling and cost. Focus more about your end goal and desire. I exited the PA profession recently bc I wanted to more work flexibility since I have two kids. Now I live in Australia and I can’t practice medicine here 😂 so it’s something to consider.
They don’t let you practice in Australia? Interesting. You definitely can practice in the UK with a PA degree from the US
I have a bachelors in science for criminology. I'm 38 years of age. I'm a prior United States Border Patrol Agent, Prior State Trooper, Prior DEA, and for some ODD REASON I'm interested in pursuing PA. At 38 years of age, Is it worth the journey and debt?
It depend on where you practice, but you do need supervising Physician in some states.
Plenty of driven PAs still decide to go to medical school to become physicians, instead of just wondering about it…
You're really honest!!!
😂 I try to be as blunt as possible!!
My friend went with me to my country and my parents asked him what did he do for a living? He is a PA but after trying to explain to my parents his job they said “So you’re a doctor” and he just accepted it. 😅
😂😂😂 it’s def hard to explain our profession!
I am you 10 years later. I am 65% now on PA , but my dream was always to do medicine. But I'm poor and medicine is expensive and I need to make a life for myself sooner.
You don't have to be rich in other to go to med school
what 2 year associate degree job would you recommend that could transfer over to PA credits if i were to go back and get a bachelors?
I don't know whether I'll get an answer from you or not. But still i want to ask one question. I am Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 1st year student from Bangladesh. I want to apply for PA program after i complete my undergraduation from here. So do i have to participate in any kind of competitive exam for attending PA school?
Getting into medical school does not mean you could have been a doctor. That's like step 1 of 4000. That's like saying I could have been an Olympic skater because I bought roller blades but chose not to.
It’s a pretty big step. Most people don’t drop out of medical school. They can fail but there are support systems to help you get through once you get in. I know someone who failed and had to retake her step 2 but they didn’t kick her out, they gave her a year to study.
You are so amazing!
Thank you!
Hi. Do you recommend any online PA school that could help me pursue this path without giving up my current day job?thank you
You are underrated!!!!!!
The medical career always have and always will have sooo many paths. The only limit is your imagination and motivation.
Same, thank you for the honest insightful video. My wife is MD, to be this far # (2 second year of Residency ) burn burn. she has gone through hell. Not just her, We both gone through hell to be where we are now. You are so right.
I'm a PA for 22 years love it
Nursing has a similar relationship issue between LPN/LVN and RN… the Registered nurse being higher. I’m an LPN who is very happy that I didn’t go further. I was very clear in what responsibility I was comfortable with and I have no regrets.
So many RNs have offered their unsolicited advice feeling that I should go on. I have my reasons and I know that Registered Nursing is not for me. I have less headaches, more control, because I have a State Board that determines my practice. It states that our titles are not interchangeable, so, I don’t allow them to dump their tasks on me.
So, what I’m saying is be happy with whatever you are doing. Plus, anyone has the right to change their career if they want to. Schools did not close.
I’m from AZ and I don’t even know where to start?!!!!!! Do I need to find a PA program first or take the pre reqs and then transfer to a university?
Start with Google! There’s tons of sites with great articles to navigate the profession.
Find a PA program you want. Be strategic. Then find their pre-reqs and do well
This is GREAT NEWS, I am currently a Sophmore in college and was originally a pre-med student. I have two little children and I realized that becoming an MD would require me to sacrifice my time with them. I started looking into nursing but they don’t have the autonomy that I would like to have. I somehow came across a video discussing PA’s duties. I am now fully committed to becoming a PA and I’m interested in going into the Obgyn field or Radiology field. Thank you for this video it really put things into perspective for me. ALSO, I want to go to Mongolia as well! My husband is from there and he raves about how beautiful it is there. So we’ll be visiting there in the future to see his parents! Have a wonderful day!! ❤️
Yayyy! So excited for you to finally figure it all out! And you must visit Mongolia! It truly is incredible! So deserted but so beautiful!
Can you go into why the work life balance is the same for MD and PA?
Nice Video, I can't be a PA because hearing a Patient say, "4 years is better than 2, go get the Dr". And with being a Black Man they will really ask for a Dr even though I already know a lot already. It will come down to the last minute but I have to have Dr. In front of my name even if I become a Optometrist or Chemist to name a few.
🙌🙌🙌 love how genuine and real you are! I agree with every word
Thank you so much for this, Ali!! I appreciate the support 😘😘😘
This is really refreshing to hear as a 20 year old going into PA school next month!
20 years old?! You’re such a baby! 🤣 Congrats!! Dont worry, you have another 80 years to figure out all the different professions you want to explore!!
20 y/o 👽
I’m going to graduate college at 21 👽
@@SarangiNepali 22 now, and on clinicals!
@@benyeung7909how do you feel about your decision?
@@tarimo3241 graduating in 2 months and about to finish my last week of clinicals this week! Happy with my decision!
Thank you for the video. ❤️ I am International medical graduate in 2009 and did my residency in Internal Medicine in my country finish in 2013. I moved to the United States in 2016 . Currently I am a citizen. I am 37 years old. I haven't worked since this year. I am mom staying at home. Firstable trying to learn English that is not proficient yet. I take step 1 October 2021 and I fail and I will retaken January 2023, and fail again.!!! I am so frustrated and sad. I have too much red flag. I am looking to study for P.A because l like too much is pretty similar to medicine . Sincerely I am not sure yet. But I definitely want to be in the health field. Please I need advice. !!!Thank you so much in advance !!!!!
Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️ I wish you the best of luck. Sounds like you’re on a great mission and you have solidified your purpose! Just keep going!
I receive my health care through the VA and my first primary provider was a PA, I liked her better than any Dr. I've had. PA's care and caring goes a long way.
Awwwh I love hearing this!! 😍 So glad you had a great experience with a PA!
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thank u again
I’m so glad I found your channel! I knew I wanted to go into medicine as a child too. But as I got older, finished undergrad, & started working as an MA i realized I want more out of life. Not saying I don’t want to apply to PA school anymore but I know thats not ALL i want to do for the rest of my life. There are times where I contemplate going into medicine but I really don’t see myself doing anything else. I just know I don’t want to do it forever either if that makes sense. So hearing you say this is very reassuring and I hope that I’m choosing the right path. Thank you for this video! 🤍
Yesssss!!! You always have options!! Thank you for all your support! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you are equivalent to an MD, you should have no issue passing our licensing exams. Good luck :)
I love it when my physician disrespect other healthcare professionals, said no patients ever. Listen to yourself. Read what you just wrote. If you’re not shouting words of encouragement and love to your fellow colleagues then you don’t deserve to call yourself a leader in medicine. Be a leader in medicine. Show love and respect- in real life and online. Be a shining example of what a true leader should look like. If you don’t like what someone says on the internet, you don’t have to listen or agree with them. But you took an oath to “do no harm”. So do that just. Harmful comments online hurt. You’re better than that. I trust you don’t make rude comments to your patients or colleagues in real life so don’t do it online. I’m wishing you all the best and hoping you a lifetime of happiness. Don’t be angry at PAs. We love our MDs.
@@samingoshow So you think you could pass an MD board exam with your PA training?
I am sorry but saying that you are an equal provider and then responding to criticism towards that statement with "Harmful comments online hurt" is a bit over-sensitive...
@@samingoshowbruh you think PAs and MDs are equally competetent😮
thank you so much for this video Sami! I’ve done so much research, asked the opinions of admissions, family friends everyone lol, plus RUclips videos to figure out if PA or MD/DO is for me. I feel so lost and I constantly doubt the voice inside of me. My heart says dr but my mind says pa☹️
Do whatever you want and ignore the noise! Only you know what’s best for you. There’s no wrong decision. I promise.
8:55 so empowering! I was definitely that person that does a bunch of research and ask around before I make a decision. I am just now learning to ask myself what I want.
YESSS Joyce! Your voice matters most! Ask yourself what you want and do just that
Thank you.
Some statements seem contradictory. You start off with "I wanted to practice medicine without residency" and "you do not have to commit to ONE career in your life" yet continue with "PA's get paid less to do the exact same work." By your own words it isn't the same work. You also seem to undervalue the fact that MD's are the experts in their respective fields. By definition a PA can't be the expert, and that is what sets us apart.
Here’s an idea: let’s normalize realizing that life is not a zero- sum game in which there must be a winner or a loser, and in order for me to win, you must lose. You can win all day, my friend. I have the highest respect appreciation for all my MD colleagues. Thank you for your feedback.
love this video! I am starting pa school in a few days but I kinda know I am not going to be PA forever(or at least the typical full time route!)! I want to pursue other things I am passionate about as well, & I think thats one of the reasons why I choose PA vs. MD(not saying you can’t do it w/ MD, just takes so many more yrs later!).
Yessss!! There’s no wrong decision! You choose what’s right for you! Good luck in PA school!
😂the downside will be explaining to people what a PA is. and your family asking, " why didn't you just become a doctor?" the upside is less debt, and less responsibility. 🤣 (me when something goes wrong : Idk, I'm not a doctor, go ask the doctor)
I see healthcare as collaborative. PA, NP, RN, MD, DO, EMT, MA, etc are all fundamental professions. I respect all of them regardless of the amount of training.
Honestly, I don’t understand why there are people in the comments bashing on PA’s when their job is designed to contribute to patient care satisfaction. PA’s know they are not fully autonomous. Granted, their job is attached to working under a physician. They cannot work without one. However, this does not minimize the work of a PA. They can lessen the burden off the physician by seeing typical patients while the physician can see more complex cases. Of course, this depends on the speciality, but I think this physician-PA relationship allows an effective practice of medicine as more people are treated and seen. Their training is shorter, yet focused on clinical care. They can treat a lot of cases and their duties can expand based on the physician’s discretion. They do not have in-depth knowledge as a physician, but they are still competent providers who can prescribe and treat pt.
This video sheds light that this individual is happy with her life and work as a PA. It seems she is happy with the work/life balance and her decision a decade later. Medicine is a lifelong education, it seems anyone in the field’s knowledge is ALWAYS expanding.
I have seen many NP’s and PA’s in lieu of a physician. They were both competent despite their “less rigorous and amount of training.” This is purely anecdotal but it seems that in many cases, a physician does not have to be present.
Again, I respect all medical professions for what they have done, but it seems that PA’s have a lot of backlash.
NP's and PA's are definitely competent for the majority of the bread and butter cases. But the expertise of MD/DO's are a lot more apparent in unusual cases or presentations. This is why for the sake of patient safety, its good to have a supervising physician when an NP/PA sees an unusual case and for them to rely on their supervising physician's expertise. The clinical experience gap between an new attending physician and new PA/NP is huge.
Well she said she was better than many physicians
This is such a fantastic video. Ive wanted to be a doctor my whole life and i discovered public health right before entering college. I honestly want to do both even though a dual program will be even longer but i just feel it in my bones that i wanna do it. Im behind and just starting a postbacc program at 24 to apply for med school but i think i just have to at least try. People think im wasting my time or that i wont make it and i might not but i gotta try. Medical professionals like you make me feel that its possible to do things in a nonconventional way and that you can have what you want if you work for it. YOURE AWESOME!! 💕💕💕
Thank you!! Ignore the noise. You do you. Take your time and enjoy the ride
It's refreshing how honest and truthful you are, thank you for making this video!
Thank you so much for watching!! 😘
Everyone wants to be a doctor but nobody wants to go to medical school…
The inverse is true. Nobody wants to be a doctor but everyone wants to go to medical school.
@@samingoshow After that logic, everyone wants to do sit ups but nobody wants the muscles. Sounds ridiculous right?
Truly intelligent people know what they don’t know..
@@felice98 Its the sunk cost fallacy, my friend! Most people don’t know they don’t want to be doctors until they become doctors. Truly intelligent people would walk away upon this realization, but unfortunately, most of them are drowning in $300k student loan debt so that’s not a viable option 😭
@@samingoshow I would not project my own situation on "most people". Just because you could not become a doctor does not mean that other people can not be happy and be a doctor... I just have the feeling that you have a deep deep envy for physicians who clearly have a higher education and broader expertise than you, make more money and are simultaneously happy while you could not do that...
@@felice98 Money isn't everything.
You nailed it mama.
That's a really bold statement to say you're more competent than a physician
Never said I was more competent than a physician. But I did say PAs can be better providers than physicians.
@@samingoshow you did say you are equally competent and then followed it up can be better provider which is why I got the implication from
@@samingoshow You insinuate that with what you said. Those years of residency and fellowship you weren't capable of doing, is what makes an MD/DO the better provider. They will have 3 times more differentials for a common complaint than a PA bc of your rushed education.
@@hombreuno1 that's isn't true
@@hombreuno1 also more differentials aren't necessarily a good thing, like I could throw out a 100 different ones for knee pain but that doesn't mean they are any good
Same work as a physician - false.
Same burnout as a physician - false.
Same work life balance as a physician - false.
You can’t dispute someone’s feeling. If I tell you I’m sad, you can’t respond with “false, you are not sad” 🤣 in my experience, working in urgent care and primary care, there is no difference in who sees what patients. Both PAs and MDs have the same patient load and same level of acuity. We both experience burnout and work fatigue. Allow me to share my feelings on my channel without criticism. Please start your own channel and share yours.
@@samingoshow can't dispute a 2 year education compared to a 4 year education + residency. 🙃
@@samingoshow "in my experience" = ancedotal
@@samingoshow It's the way you talked shit about a whole profession on a public platform and then expect to NOT get criticized for it...? Miss maam, that's not how it works.
Anybody who has worked in the medical profession knows that a lot of the work does overlap, and many APP’s will end up having the same (or greater) workloads as physicians despite not having the same education background/ training. The medical field has become extremely commercialized. Many of these companies/ independent practices (owned by physicians) prefer to hire APP’s and give them the same (or more) amount of work because, at the end of the day, it’s better for their wallet. That then leads to many of them not having that “work-life balance” they were looking forward to, and burning out. It’s a sad reality. This of course depends on the specialty, but I’ve seen it a lot in primary care clinics, urgent care centers, and in the ER.