thoughts on physician assistant school?

WayOutWestMom
Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:15:47 +0000

List of PA programs by state:

[Physician Assistant Programs](Home | PAEA)

Requirements vary by program, but almost all require a BA/BS degree with 3.0 GPA/sGPA (with specific coursework in biology, chemistry, Ochem, stats, psychology, English), paid healthcare experience and certain GRE scores.

PA is 2 year degree while med school is 4 years +residency.

Costs are less than med school because the program is only 2 years, but the annual cost for PA school is the same as it is for med school. (Tuition in $16,000-$45,000/year range)
Your costs will largely be paid thru taking out student loans. Few to none scholarships available.

Helpful message board for potential PAs here:

http://www.mypatraining.com/forum/getting-into-pa-school.html

Paid healthcare jobs include: LPN, CNA, PT asst, surgical tech, EMT/paramedic, phlebotomist, medical asst.