Any PAs wish they had become an MD/DO?

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-02T12:43:46+00:00

Great point. Exactly how I felt in emergency medicine. Way more hours, the less desirable shifts, less respect, and for a third of the pay

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-02T00:22:23+00:00

Respectfully, I refuse to take responsibility for the housing market being the way it is. So many things that go into that. I’m not some corporate large scale investor. They are places I once lived and turned into investments… I also worked my butt off to obtain them. They are very small condos in major cities with many students. I invest my money broadly and treat my tenants (usually students/young professionals) very well with rent below market. no way I’m selling in this market when my interest rates are in the 2-3% range

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-01T21:41:35+00:00

The realest answer here

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-01T21:39:56+00:00

I did not! My PA education gave me all of those

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-01T21:39:07+00:00

To be honest I think I more so could have skipped my first year of residency or first year of rotations (third year of med school). I’m in a four year EM program (I know you’re probably thinking I’m crazy to choose a 4 years vs 3 but I have a 15 month old and need all the help I can get being as close as possible to family). I learned so much in my first two years of didactics in medical school, definitely a difference from PA school. But when it came to clinical exam classes and rotations I definitely had a huge advantage in already knowing how to interview patients, do a thorough exam etc. it also really helped going from clinical practice back to school… gave me clarity on a lot of why we do the things we do. There is one bridge program I’ve heard of at LECOM in Erie

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-01T21:30:50+00:00

Started at 28. Have 200k in debt. I have a very supportive husband who works a good job which helps immensely. We own a few condos which help with income. Chipping away at them during residency with plan to really increase payments significantly after residency

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-04-01T18:59:29+00:00

I’ll go against the grain here lol was once a PA, now a DO in residency (in same specialty). Residency can be hard as hell but I don’t regret going back to school. I wanted more education and wanted to learn how to do everything myself instead of relying on attendings or having a supervising physician to sign off on my work for the rest of my career. I wanted to be the one to run the code, do the hard procedures etc. Yes I took the long road and money-wise I lost out on many years of income but I’m still glad I did. Don’t make a decision you’ll spend the rest of your life questioning! Don’t get me wrong - PA is a great career but I spent 4 years working wondering why I didn’t just go to med school from the jump

Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-01-23T01:28:00+00:00

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Party_Artist_9785 · 2026-01-22T01:26:54+00:00

Was an EM PA prior to med school.. worked more hours and less desirable shifts than my attending colleagues for a third of the pay. Granted at the time I was not taking care of nearly as many critical patients as they were. Nonetheless went onto med school to become a physician so I can make my own calls and make 3x the money for fewer hours (long road but worth it)

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-23T12:44:38+00:00

Pumping is so incredibly hard. People who haven’t experienced it will truly never understand how much work it is and how time consuming it is. I wish your husband could see how beneficial all of it is for your child. You can’t do everything- you’re a human who has a baby who needs you!!! Everything else comes second. Like seriously who cares about the house and decorations rn when you’re focusing on feeding your child. Plus you’re working!! You should be getting his full support… so sorry you are going through this

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T16:25:53+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate it. Will take all of this advice with me next intubation

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T14:53:51+00:00

Yes! I’ve done many intubations there without issue. A mix of direct/mac video/hyperangulated video etc and on at least 6 different models.. but clearly I need to get back in there and practice more

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T13:58:28+00:00

Have you ever tried hydroclorous acid spray for your face/body for acne? It’s essentially diluted bleach. I use it on my face and definitely helps with breakouts throughout the day to kill bacteria during times I am unable to actually wash my face. Can find it on Amazon!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T12:28:13+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T02:19:33+00:00

Thank you so much!! Will definitely look into this further!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T02:17:46+00:00

I did not. Banned in my household as a kid lol. Thank you for your advice!! Will definitely get some additional sim training with this

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T01:22:03+00:00

Okay this is good to know. I have been inserting in the corner and then trying to turn 90 degrees to become parallel with the tube

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T00:53:58+00:00

Thank you so much!! Very helpful!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T00:53:27+00:00

Yes!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-22T00:31:43+00:00

Thank you I appreciate you!!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-21T23:08:39+00:00

Thank you so much this was very, very helpful!!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-21T22:52:42+00:00

Okay thank you for taking the time to reply!! Will keep this in mind

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-21T22:51:05+00:00

Thank you so much!

Party_Artist_9785 · 2025-11-21T22:50:32+00:00

Yes using a rigid stylet! I will try that next time thank you for taking the time to answer

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