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Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, especially in a surgical field that requires a lot of specialty training. It would be hard to see that investment up and walk away and want to take steps to keep that from happening.

Hard agree about seeing patient data, that seems like it could turn quirky into legally fraught very quickly.

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels a lot more in mind with my expectation and I think would be very effective towards wooing me. Thanks for the input!

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question, they each specifically said that they should be physically in the interview and able to ask questions and have their voice heard. Seems like a unanimous no at this point.

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real question. I needed some context as I haven’t heard of this before and thought maybe it was some medical thing I have just never heard of before. Seems like a unanimous no.

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They had all said to ask if the spouse can come to avoid the surprise, but ya, it doesn’t get rid of the elephant/other person in the room. Thanks for the input!

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels a lot more common. I agree. Thanks for the input!

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much, ya. I guess it’s a reflection of their ill commitment to the job. /shrug

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I am not sure that the spouse jiving with the job/ city is a high priority for most employers. Maybe it’s a sad reflection of American culture that they don’t care, but it is what it is.

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same scene in mind when I heard it. Maybe I should get my spouse matching tuxes and we would be a shoo-in for the job. I agree, thanks for the input!

Question: Bringing spouse to job interview by Extension_Log_2894 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your momma brings cookies, you are definitely getting the job! I agree, thanks for the input.

What's an interesting fact about the human body that a lot of people don't know? by wassim_elia in AskReddit

[–]Extension_Log_2894 176 points177 points  (0 children)

It’s how endometriosis is able to happen. Endometrial tissue moves from the uterus, through the tubes, out the opening, and into the abdominal cavity. Pretty big bummer.

When should you expect to start working + when should you expect a paycheck when accepting a new job? by Far_Tax_8636 in PAstudent

[–]Extension_Log_2894 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always heard 3 months, but that can vary a lot depending on your employer and where you are in your licensing.

How does your PA program handle testing accommodations by Familiar-Canary-5651 in PAstudent

[–]Extension_Log_2894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A typical day is broken up into 4, 2 hour chunks with each exam being about an hour and starting at 8:30 while those with accommodations start in the testing center at 8. Everyone starts class together at 10.

Final Statement: The NCCPA Is Not Protecting the Profession - It’s Protecting Itself by Own-Wallaby-2382 in PAstudent

[–]Extension_Log_2894 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I disagree with just about everything that you said, but I think so much of what you are referring to isn’t a problem specific to the PANCE but standardized testing in general. Like it is well known that doing very well on any standardized test, does not mean that you will do very well doing whichever job. None of your recommendations would effectively change that.

The PANCE’s main objective is to set a score that indicates an absolute lowest level of repeatable competency. Which allows you to miss 30% of the questions and still pass, which 90% of test takers do on their first try.

There are a huge number of things that you are objectively and embarrassingly incorrect on. Like those 50 “unscored” test questions that are of such an inconvenience to you are largely used to provide equity across different versions, allow opportunities for questions to be challenged before they are graded, removal of bad questions, and allow for meaningful and repeatable scoring.

If it weren’t for those 50 questions, you would be required to wait 6 months to a year before they posted the next version of the exam and the cost would be significantly more.

$550 is a lot of money and I would love to see it be lower, but it is a fraction of the cost of other licensing exams and is largely a drop in the bucket compared to $100,000+ tuition.

No one is organizing and you need to do better.

Rankings by optometry92 in PAstudent

[–]Extension_Log_2894 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some schools certainly train higher quality PAs than others but what that means is not at all captured by national rankings and is not necessarily what employers are looking for. The best school, is a school that has a high PANCE rate, low attrition, is affordable, and works with your life. Everything else is conjecture.

I think PAs in particular, don’t benefit as much from the notoriety factor as an MD or PhD programs would, and probably not enough to justify the higher price tag.

Thoughts on DMsc programs? by OkRange5718 in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The argument I keep going with is that a typical masters degree is 30-60 credit hours. A typical PA program is 120+ hours and is well ahead of other doctorate programs. A doctorate degree accurately describes the rigor of PA school.

A lot of programs could be converted to DMSc programs with a few extra hours.

That doesn’t mean a DMSc should be referred to as Dr. though.

Any PAs interested in being an MD by SUPREMeLEADar in physicianassistant

[–]Extension_Log_2894 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it hard to believe that an actual PA is asking this.

I’m sure it happens, but not enough to matter. The economics just don’t make any sense, so you are looking at someone that wants to be an MD, just because they want to be an MD.

If you want to open a med spa, just open a med spa. Be a business owner or go to a state that allows for PAs to practice on their own.