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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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Hello can u please guide us about how an international student can apply for PA masters program in USA? I couldn't find any proper guidance regarding this It would be really helpful for all
Comment from : @devyanidharamadhikari4631

PA lifestyle is 10x better than what the doctors have to go through Plus you can always switch specialties
Comment from : @SithGod

Thank you ❤
Comment from : @emmanuelamuzie7560

Thank you for this! I’m looking into a career change and are heavily considering PA!
Comment from : @colbydion9542

Love from Pakistan
Comment from : @shixaznoor6925

I live by your #1 rule about not being locked in to one career for the rest of your life I was a firefighter-paramedic for 5 years, I’m currently a nurse coming up on my 5th year, and I think it’s time to advance this career into a medical provider I think your video was ok but the expressions and hand movements were over the top and honestly distracting
Comment from : @Alejandro_C62

Believing you have the same level of input or a better provider than a MD is dangerous talk That’s some self-aggrandizing talk because I know they don’t teach you to think that way in PA school
Comment from : @folabad

AWESOME
Comment from : @1225elb

she Ngos what up with this profession
Comment from : @channghiem5012

I regret becoming a doctor!!! Sacrificed my life for nothing! Never got a residency and worth anything without a medical liscense working in healthcare not getting paid more than $25 an hr I got in 650k debt, have no kids, n lost my youth!! I wish I became a PA trust me, ur life is worth it!!! Stay clear from medicine unless you have straight A's
Comment from : @lilyjezebel7444

I am sure you are an excellent PA but its not being honest with yourself to say thaf you do the same job as a fully qualified doctor thats juat jot true You dont have the same education or knowledge and people would hqve more respect for PA's that can admit that There are excellent nurses Many nurses who far more than young doctors but that does not make them equal to doctors By the way I love your video, part from these issue's I have mentioned
Comment from : @sarahmurphy-nf4yl

A PA should NOT have 'FULL AUTONOMY' 😮 😠 😡
Comment from : @sarahmurphy-nf4yl

so inspiring Thank you for the words!
Comment from : @korokgirl8629

Thank you
Comment from : @sammyshimai6948

Plenty of driven PAs still decide to go to medical school to become physicians, instead of just wondering about it…
Comment from : @BryanKeith01

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?
Comment from : @diderislam1598

What a horror this person!
Comment from : @richricogranada9647

I absolutely love you
Comment from : @kristopherchen9263

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 brbrSo 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 brbrSo, 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
Comment from : @pagandeva2000

😂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)
Comment from : @adriansanchez4875

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”
Comment from : @terrywallace8716

I wanna be you I feel totally identified
Comment from : @valentinacanelo744

This lady is psycho, MDs never burn out burn out is called residency And not you are not better than an MD You sound very regretful First time I heard a person declined Med school for PA schools I would like to see her MCAT scores 😂 all fallacies
Comment from : @conservativelatinos

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?
Comment from : @PureSwank

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
Comment from : @paulastafford1642

This is the boldest and realest thing I ve heard about chosen to be a PA Thank you so much 😊 brYou made it so easy 😢brEven after 2 years someone like me get the opportunity to watch this ❤
Comment from : @EllenOcran-d3d

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 😅
Comment from : @diosnelfrica590

Hi Do you recommend any online PA school that could help me pursue this path without giving up my current day job?thank you
Comment from : @jahzgo4942

Sorry but the truth is that PAs are not as equally competent as physicians Competence takes into account knowledge and skills and you don’t have the same knowledge and skills as a physician, and that’s okay It’s the career you chose and it’s a great career in its own right but let’s not falsely compare
Comment from : @thecool808

I've been a PA for 25 years I was an older student I had been an RN for 10 years so I knew what I was getting into I have no regrets, but if you are younggo to medical school Don't waste your time with PA school
Comment from : @btuesday

Thank you
Comment from : @fairuzastevenson9896

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
Comment from : @Angelxsinxcielo

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!
Comment from : @samsg3782

Thank you for this video <3
Comment from : @18mbiana

Can you go into why the work life balance is the same for MD and PA?
Comment from : @kk9777

If you are equivalent to an MD, you should have no issue passing our licensing exams Good luck :)
Comment from : @Russianboyz95

Sorry not sorry; PAs and MDs are not the same I can’t believe I have to even say it out loud The delusion and the thirst to feel equal among PAs is getting out of hand PAs and MDs are equal as human beings; they are not the same in professionally
Comment from : @bkkim6186

lovely
Comment from : @renukapadmavathi6076

BE HAPPY BE A PA Residency is literally inhumane (made by a guy with an endless supply of cocaine), and PAs work 3 shifts a week in the ICU Residents work 6 a week The PAs literally make more than the attendings per hour of work bc attendings have to do billing, admin, and research, most of which is unpaid Don’t be stupid kids!!!
Comment from : @fangedcow12345

You're really honest!!!
Comment from : @zahraa5450

This is such a positive beautiful video I love it
Comment from : @Feminella

hello! Great video, I am interested in your Real Estate business as well :) it would be great if you can do a video
Comment from : @carmencarrillo5900

Everyone wants to be a doctor but nobody wants to go to medical school…
Comment from : @felice98

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
Comment from : @FevourWoR

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 PA 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 !!!!!
Comment from : @darlenecortez8897

This was beautiful Thank you! ❤
Comment from : @teresarodriguez9949

Thanks for this video ❤❤
Comment from : @SupposedToBeStudying-y6l

not me as a nurse wanting to go to PA school just cuz im bored
Comment from : @JoJo-vi6xx

Honestly, please don't take this the wrong way I am a patient and I prefer MD's You may not have done a residency or fellowship, but your knowledge is superficial compared to MD's You don't know what you don't know and "a little knowledge is very dangerous"All PA's can do autonomously is primary care because its "general enough"
Comment from : @acmscm4893

New subscriber here! Thanks for the advice
Comment from : @alesha2027

I love your message Thank you ♥♥
Comment from : @voceeeuuu

Damn!! “You have no money” how embarrassing 4:09
Comment from : @StoicContrarian

Your amazing thank you so much for this video
Comment from : @annabellebaldwin57

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 NowI just need to figure out how to get the 1000 hours I need to be able to apply to PA school haha
Comment from : @brookogden5658

Omg I LOVE YOU🤍
Comment from : @musicenthusiast19

Thank you, I really needed to hear this!❤
Comment from : @Lumina_2357

10 years later, you probs still doing residency as a doc 🤣
Comment from : @AlfredSchw

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
Comment from : @diona5370

I'm a PA for 22 years love it
Comment from : @frankperez2248

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
Comment from : @cbrown97

Okay so I need to go to Mongolia hahaha
Comment from : @avalosmichael54

Thanks for this I’ve been a pa for 26 years And I needed to be reminded br1 that a pA profession is greatbr2 that I can do other things as wellbrThanks
Comment from : @lauramiller5449

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!
Comment from : @biancabonilla1363

One of the best PA videos I have come across! I love your charisma, humor, insightful wisdom and words of encouragement ❤️! Thank you!
Comment from : @princemoney101boss

That is very wise and helpful advice Thank you
Comment from : @eoinMB3949

That’s why I’m choosing PA over MD
Comment from : @MDForTheCulture

Wow, I love your energy!
Comment from : @chuehuethao1060

I needed to hear this Thank you so much!!
Comment from : @AMMIICCAAA

Hay quá
Comment from : @ngoclevan7819

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
Comment from : @ronbrooks6547

Lol I like PAs but it's cute when people like you think your doing "the same exact thing" as a MD You are not the same At all Don't equate yourself Be comfortable with your decision to be a mid-level provider
Comment from : @breakdown2999

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
Comment from : @breakdown2999

This was so honest and comforting, thank you for this!
Comment from : @ericarosales7727

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
Comment from : @dxcoco8578

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
Comment from : @cassandramccambridge4930

THANK YOU IS ALL I CAN SAY May God bless you!!
Comment from : @catholicchiara

It's always important for other PAs to hear about what their career could be like Thank you for sharing!
Comment from : @locumjobsonline

Love your content and personality
Comment from : @angelotanglao5264

You are underrated!!!!!!
Comment from : @fatimabarron5825

From a patient perspective I would never wanted to be treated by a PA sorry At the end of the day you are still an assistant I would not take you seriously till I talked to a real doctor I think I represent the general public when saying this brbrVideos like this just make me dislike PAs more
Comment from : @GrandAutoTours

this video gave me a better perspective of everything thank you
Comment from : @jannyoh

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
Comment from : @randomlegos58

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…
Comment from : @JIOJAZZ

PAs and NPs graduate with roughly 1500-3000 clinical hours Medical students graduate with 20,000-23,000 clinical hours Im sorry, i get theres ego involved here, but you are not the same as a doctor! (6:30) saying things like that is what causes problems You are a mid level You do NOT do the same work as a doctor, or shouldnt be There is a serious qualification difference, no matter what you say This is misinformation
Comment from : @imenhashim6943

I left when she said pa’s are better at medicine lol that’s like saying I’ll be a better athlete If I train less and work less Stupidity at its finest
Comment from : @landon7912

Amazing advice! Thank you
Comment from : @jeff9826

Thank you for the advice it really helped clear my head
Comment from : @lyingasshoes9455

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?
Comment from : @calebbrininger7483

Thank you sami🙏🏾
Comment from : @wuincy1

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!
Comment from : @angelicarose3790

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 <3
Comment from : @josiahjohnson6542

Very strong message, Sami You’ve gained a new subscriber Have a wonderful day
Comment from : @JaswantSingh-pz8fj

I’m not sure why this video is getting so much hate I think most people don’t understand that PAs have the same role as MDs in most settings For example: general medicine, urgent care, pediatricians office The roles are to diagnose, prescribe, and care for the patients Also, people need to stop assuming that PAs “couldn’t do med school” If a person wants to choose PA school over med school, that doesn’t mean they aren’t competent enough to do med school Most the time they want more flexibility in their career with specialties without having to do an entire new residency I think the people criticizing this video don’t understand the medical field as much as they think
Comment from : @michaelarainey5791