medhopeful02 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Hi everyone, I will be going into my second year of my undergrad in septemeber. I had previously wanted to go to medical school, but upon hearing and learning more about the PA profession, I have decided that this would be a better fit for me. I am really loving the lateral mobility, as well as the work-life balance, and minimal schooling associated with being a PA. I guess I was just wondering, how much free time do you all have in PA school? And also as practicing PAs? I am intriuged by the ability to perform many of the duties of the phyician (with less autonomy of course), but with less of a hectic work schedule. I am also an athlete and I feel that I have other interests in addition to medicine that I would love to keep pursuing while working. I know that they say that in medical school that you don't have time to be a high performance athlete etc. But I was wondering if this may be feasilbe in pa school and as a practicing PA? Mainly I am wondering if I would have time to be in PA school while training in sport 30 ish hours a week? If not then could I do this as a practicing PA? And also has any other PA gone back to school to get masters/phd degrees while being a PA? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offmychestplease Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, medhopeful02 said: I am intriuged by the ability to perform many of the duties of the phyician (with less autonomy of course), but with less of a hectic work schedule. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhopeful02 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 6 hours ago, offmychestplease said: lol I'm so sorry, have I said something wrong? I am still new to this and have just recently heard about the profession so I apologize if I have offended anyone. I am just looking to get genuine insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB27 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, medhopeful02 said: I'm so sorry, have I said something wrong? I am still new to this and have just recently heard about the profession so I apologize if I have offended anyone. I am just looking to get genuine insight. That guy is just salty all the time lol youre good naptime98 and medhopeful02 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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