You make your own reality. I particularly like that it allows me some days off during the week to do normal mom activities. Fact is, the world doesn't need a ton of House MD's, certainly not in primary care where 90-95% of what we see is obvious and our boards beat the other 5-10% to death. Send comments to reagan@caglecartoons.com and follow @reaganworld on I've been practicing for 2 years, which isn't long, but my general impression is that medicine is not the glorified bundle of money and satisfaction it's made out to be. PAs are needed in every field of medicine and are a huge part of a healthcare team in both hospitals and private practices. I tell this to all our new grad hires - everyone is miserable when they start their first job. Even better than our working relationship with our physicians is the relationship we have with our APP co-workers. Start your band, work at Chik-fil-A. I hear A LOT of people complain about A LOT of jobs/careers. What I found was that I liked a little bit of everything and was drawn to the hospital setting. My preceptor, Kelli, was going through a new patient's records. Occasionally we even make a difference. Magnanimity is an unusual quality in our species; downright rare in some circles. Are you me? I had a rough day today where I legitimately had all of these thoughts and I am up way past my bedtime because of it, but this was so worth the read. People seek medical care because they are sick. My classmates seem to either have hit the jackpot with low-stress jobs, or they're all full of shit and just not showing it. I wanted to have enough knowledge that I could look at a scan and be able to tell the difference between two different cancers. My friend who is a pharmacist recently made the switch and loves it. I'm all for not paintingtoo rosy of a picture of our profession to those who come after us wanting to fill our shoes. Only deployment overseas to Iraq as an Army Medical Officer gave me the great job satisfaction one would expect to get out of their work. 89. A long one too. I know it would be hard during peak months (winter) but me getting in when the load is light is nice. Hang in there. Younger physicians are well acquainted with how competitive PA school has become, have friends that are PAs, and are more willing to experiment with how they can utilize us. Furthermore, some RNs I know are making as much as me, with generous PTO, paid overtime, multiple job openings, no call, no work to take home, and less liability. Is this kind of toxic thinking still very much a part of current medical education? All Rights Reserved. Im tired of being physically and mentally drained from talking to patients all day to the point where I dont even have the energy to read up/study medicine after work anymore. Im literally about to call off tomorrow because I just cant do it. It won't be long until machine learning allows computers to supplant human providers for diagnostics? Some of us probably would be better suited to a different profession entirely, but we are either 'in too deep' now or made the best choice we could make at the time we started school. It was a great experience. Eight years later than expected, my switch finally flipped. Sorry its more so of a rant. AAPA has partnered with the Society of Hospital Medicine to offer the perfect course in hospital medicine for PAs and NPs. Being a major research facility, the physicians have many other obligations outside of patient care. So what? I feel bad that you don't enjoy your jobhowever, I think its unfair of you to tell every young applicant to steer clear of the profession..certain professions are not for everyone, but I am sure there are happy PAs out there Lots of happy PAs in my neck of the woods. I think what they say is true that medicine should be a calling and you should get into it because you love caring for others otherwise. Enough said. And maybe feeling just a little bit better. All Rights Reserved. I feel like my life is on auto auto-pilot, only looking forward until I get home and until my next day off/vacation and I dont think I want to live this way. Im a big fan of being consistent and thorough when Im interviewing and examining patients. I had similar feelings throughout school and just recently graduated. These are not easy choices and there can be substantial obstacles to overcome. Doctors suspect a power grab : Shots - Health News PAs say the new title would clarify that they work in a team and don't require Save time & gain momentum along your path by getting the kind of everyday support that a future PA needs. Log in. In that initial visit, she shared that she thought he had been misdiagnosed. I hate medicine, to be honest. Not everyone feels joy and satisfaction from medicine. In a setting like family practice, this is fine. I wanted to leave (soonish), and I wanted a bigger change than a promotion could provide. WebHe must hate father and mother, wife and child. Personally, stuff like this doesn't bother me at all. A physician assistant (PA) is a medical support specialist who assesses, diagnoses and provides care for patients. Pay those loans down and call it an interesting chapter in your life. I find this tends to be an opinion more so of older physicians. Find out more about the course and register today! But a lot of general medical specialties seem to offer more autonomy. Dr. Bob. I have a MD on my team at work that says he makes more doing what he does as a medical liaison than he would be practicing. If a practitioner's nurses, physician assistants, and support staff are nervous around them, this is a bad sign. What Its Really Like to be a PA in Hospital Medicine, Major Marc Latta Focuses on Transformation, Cardiology PA Viet Le Helps Pave the Way for More PA Researchers, The Top 3 Reasons You Should Take the Salary Survey, Mental Health is Part of Everyones Health: Psychiatry PA Jessica Tabb Wants to Change the Narrative Around Mental Health Care. So, my brief take would be than an ENT who berated has had - 1. a bad experience seeing a PA as a patient, 2. Staff Physician. Given the number of questions I fielded on a daily basis, it helped me stay up to date on research and become proficient in managing complications of both treatments and diseases. Sometimes people will succumb to She didn't check with her collaborating physician or show him the CT scan before she saw the patient. Kate Maloney is AAPAs senior manager of corporate communications. I apologize for the long read, I just really wanted to get that out. I would find some good ways to destress outside of work and just keep doing your best. Theres no turning the clock back now. Kind of sounds like you are a whine bag. I chose orthopaedic surgery because of the variety it offers. She decided on PA school and enrolled at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. I never even would interact with doctors and I wasn't learning any good medicine. The lawsuit Eugene Volokh, Locals Technology Inc. and Rumble Canada Inc. v. Letitia James alleged A.7865A/S.4511 infringes on First Amendment freedom of speech by requiring social You sound pretty run down and stressed. Have you considered leaving your state for one that is more PA friendly? I know it's hard to change your li and realize there will be good days and bad days.looks like your having a bad day. I agree. I am 1.5 months into my first job. Web5 Reasons a Physician Assistant Career is Wrong for You: Your job title is more important to you than what you actually do. Hospitals are PAs largest employer group, and hospital medicine is an ever-changing practice setting. Its nice to know Im not the only one with these feelings. Seven years ago, I almost quit or quit my first job. It happens. 4. For my first job out of PA school, I found a position in oncology and was able to stay in Pittsburgh. Im even lucky to have gotten a job at the height of the pandemic. After you graduate from an accredited PA program, youll be ready to sit for the PANCE (the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam). Good luck. She said the diagnosis did not match the CT images. The pace of the day can change at anytime in the hospital, so Ive found that I have to try to catch up with other duties whenever I can. WebWhen you access a Sutter Health network hospital, physician or medical specialist, you'll be tapping into Northern California's premier care network for you and your family. I eagerly listened to all the lectures in PA school and spent my year plus on rotations. The responsibility is daunting, I agree. Everyone thinks theyre going to kill someone. You have 2 articles left this month. What are the unique characteristics of PAs in hospital medicine? uscareerinstitute.edu. Michael Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan, is an author, speaker and president of the Reagan Legacy Foundation. However, this is the first time I have seen such an enraged doctor over another health care provider and it threw me for a loop. Switching into a different specialty would not help. Ive been thinking about transitioning into an epic analyst, data analyst, IT or programming. Haha I'm glad and at the same time, sad that I'm not alone. I applaud you for your outspoken opinion on career satisfaction. I feel that many applicants and the public at whole are oblivious to the dark side PA X may in fact be an idiot and so may be PA Y and even PA Z but three PAs does not constitute the entire profession. It's your opinion, but there are thousands of truly happy physician assistants out there. You are allotted five hours to complete five 60-question sections. It may be the best professional experience I ever have. Also, I liked the acuity of hospitalized patients and the fast pace and variability of days in the hospital. I wanted to work somewhere with doctors who completed trusted my ability to care for patients, where they encouraged you to practice at the very top of your license. This is silly because I'm in a field where it's hard to kill people. However, I do respect the insight and appreciate the candid discussion. If you decide to go to PA school and become a PA you'll find out just what I'm talking about. I used to think that all problems would be solved in my lifetime. Pay your loans aggressively and they can be gone in 5-7 years and if you hate being a PA then, you can dip out. Im tired of no admin time. But, during my search, I came across a posting for a position at M.D. I hope some time passes and this comment holds true. Are you interviewing for another PA job? I've been in several different specialties and 5 jobs. WebAccording to Holland, physicians and physician assistants fall into the investigative category. I had an attending on one of my worst rotations in schoolactually look at my senior resident(PA's being new to many of them and him being an arsehole generally)and say "get used to itthey're not here to take your job, but tomake your job easier". I have zero confidence in my abilities as a practitioner/decision making/etc., which isn't helpful in any aspect. WebIf you hate it because of the actual work, that is something completely different. and realize there will be good days and bad days.looks like your having a bad day. sorry about that my friend. I have been a pa since 1996 as we Younger docs or immigrants or people with good math skills tend to see how much we can add to the bottom line and/or make everything easier. I'm glad that I stayed the course. WebThe role of physician leaders has increased with the growing recognition that our expertise and experience can provide invaluable contributions to healthcare | 148 LinkedIn Ted James MD, MHCM LinkedIn: #healthcare #leadership #physicianleadership #healthcareleaders | (148) Plus even with the nice salary and benefits, you get to help people, which is the reason that you should have gotten into this field initially, and from your initial post, it does not sound like that is the reason that you got into this field, which is a shame, and sad. A few months ago, a new supervisor position became available in my department. Before you jump into becoming a physician assistant (or a physician, for that matter), know that it will sometimes ask things from you even when you dont have them to spare. How did you end up in hospital medicine? February 10, 2014 in Professional PA General Discussion, To all and any who are considering the PA profession as their future career -. For pre-PA help, check out /r/prephysicianassistant. Im hoping it gets better because at this point I have no other options. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.. Yikes. All Rights Reserved. Quitting medicine altogether? The spectrum of work hours, conditions, level of autonomy, and pay is tremendous; possibly more so than any other direct provider profession. It will seem plenty unfair. But a lot of general medical specialties seem to offer more autonomy. We developed a network of coworkers who became close friends, spent time together outside of work, and celebrated holidays as a group. But I still don't think it's an unfair criticism to say that (at least a few) PAs are trained entirely in thinking "The most common cause of x is y. Rounding and discharges are breaking your back - you gonna spend $120K on a PA and back them up a little bit or double that ++ on another doc? That's a facetious comment btw. Plus, people in Texas say things like "I appreciate you" and "Have a blessed day." Being a major research facility, the physicians have many other obligations outside of patient care. If we could work from the comforts of our home, I bet the quality of life would go up significantly. One doc in particular accused PAs of being It's a powerful feeling to know you are good at what you do, and it's reassuring when those with whom you work trust you to manage patient care at a high level. 2018 PhysicianAssistantForum.Com. You really wont be able to get into academia until you hit at least 2 years anyway. But rarely is anyone able to pull that off. My daughter Avery is eight years old, and my son Evan is about to turn six. Well, there is a trememdous difference in time and cost. Press J to jump to the feed. Create authentic, effective responses for your PA school interview with a proven step-by-step framework. I completely respect the possibility that you really arent meant to be in medicine, but I dont think you can determine that with certainty until you remove the factors that seem to be making you miserable. Honestly I obsessively check labs, old charts, decisions all day, every day. 2)Live as cheap a lifestyle as you can and shovel money toward your debt. I completed a post-graduate PA fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. Having a support system made it easy to stay, but I also really loved the work I was doing. uscareerinstitute.edu. If if you are meh about the job or have a lot of other irons in the fire then say thank you for the opportunity but you feel the salary isnt competitive in such a high COL area and that you dont feel like you can reach a mutually A few years ago, a good friend (and PA colleague) somehow managed to quit and move out of town, on to a new adventure. What no one tells you about moving to Texas is that it's a trap. Plus, from what Ive seen having a Masters in PA isnt really marketable in other industries like an MD or RN. Kelli, practicing as a PA for about five years at the time, made this determination on her own. The state law defines as hate speech meant to vilify, humiliate, or incite violence against a group, or a class of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Pharmaceutical rep maybe? We love PAs and we love working with them. They each were terrified what would happen after graduation. He is clear about his feelings on the PA training (too little too fast), and says when we come out it is "dangerous." Consultant Cardiologist. But I don't worship them. I organize all of the events for our local Derm Society of physicians. It was the first time I started to consider how I could eventually bring myself to leave. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. 109. AAPA is the national organization that advocates for all PAs and provides tools to improve PA practice and patient care. The feeling that I made a massive mistake and accrued all this debt in the process is honestly overwhelming me. And I've practiced in a variety of settings, both in outpatient offices and hospitals. My days will be occupied by listening to her soft snoring while she sleeps and feeding her peanut butter milk bones while she's awake. I'm ok with parts of the job but not others. Medicine is the most resistant field to change. It happened when I decided to become a PA. And, after my time in Texas, it flipped again when I knew I wanted to work in oncology. Hope you can. Once you finish PA school you will have the honor of joining the miserable, underpaid, overworked, disrespected, unappreciated, overlooked, unrecognized, unnoticed, always pushed around health care professionals on God's green earth. WebThe role of physician leaders has increased with the growing recognition that our expertise and experience can provide invaluable contributions to healthcare | 148 LinkedIn This is the key to the OP's problem. Our predecessors generation had tolerated I've perused the thread, and it looks like you've gotten a lot of good advice. They are medical assistants. JP: When I started PA school, I didnt know which specialty I wanted to practice. I usually jot some notes down, because thats how I learn and remember. Four months later, I was a Texan. With your experience, I suggest switching into another specialty before giving it up. sometimes even moving within a state is a big change. NYC sucks overall for PAs due to saturation but in upstate NY pas run ERs with no doc in hous The grass is always greener on the other side. I wouldn't go to medical school for free. Rarely did I ever have to explain my role to patients. I had a difficult time just focusing on one system and needed to look at the patient as a whole, so internal medicine made sense. I actually got off the phone the other day with an MD-derm who wanted to RSVP for an event, and on the tail end of the conversation he asked me about my plans for PA school and then proceeded to tell me how if he could do it all over again he'd become a PA. 2018 PhysicianAssistantForum.Com. Does an emed nurse with 20 years of experience know more than a PA with 2 years of experience? (Unfortunately it took me a half a world away from my family and cost me precious time with them.) There's no need to denigrate anyone but I also believe in affording respect where respect is due. Im learning really good medicine, and all of my benefits are much better. What the hell can I use this overly-expensive degree for now? Please review our forum rules before contributing. Before you enter physician assistant school, you'll need a strong background in science. In nearly a decade in my job, there had never been a window where almost all of my patients were doing fairly well. We all started somewhere. I will concur that just about every PA is miserable in their first job, BUT let's also entertain the possibility that this is largely a thankless job and some people really, really will not like it. If you don't have a science-related undergraduate degree, don't fret. She went to meet the patient and learn more about his history. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. WebThe role of physician leaders has increased with the growing recognition that our expertise and experience can provide invaluable contributions to healthcare | 148 LinkedIn Ted James MD, MHCM LinkedIn: #healthcare #leadership #physicianleadership #healthcareleaders | 148 Not saying medicine isn't algorithmic (which worries me actually, btw. Very hard to land a gig like this. Nobody seems to bother them You sound pretty run down and stressed. For those of you who are head over heels in love with your current position, be thankful. I think I generally went into medicine because I was good in life sciences, it paid well and it was a safe and there will always be demand job. WebThe physician assistant is prepared, both academically and clinically, to provide health care services under the direction and supervision of a doctor of medicine (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO). Feeling trapped sucks! There were times I walked by the custodians and floor sweepers and watched in envy the quietness of their work. What does your friend sell? Urgent care, family, occupational, etc. WebHate being a medical assistant. Participation is open for anyone, including PAs, Physicians, NPs, nurses, students, other medical professionals, and the general public. Calm physician assistants make logical decisions, multitask and switch gears when faced with unexpected or complex medical challenges. I'll take a couple of months before I look for a new position. If I could go back in time, I would actually choose a totally different career path; probably as far away from the healthcare field as possible! PA functions include performing diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services. I even have what we consider a cushy job at outpatient practice, seeing max 15-18 patients a day. It's your life and the clock keeps on ticking. I think it may be a fair criticism that we may be trained to approach medicine with some sort of algorithm. And PA students may be interested in /r/PAstudent for discussions geared towards PA school. Jobs are out there that will afford you the respect, autonomy, and fulfillment that you seek. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Haters gonna hate. Try something new. If you don't like something about where you are, you need to work to change it. Educations. I have run across docs that think anyone less than an MD shouldn't make any medical decisions, but there are many docs that recognize that we can work independently in high acuity situations. It would happen as a new grad MD as well, or maybe even as a senior MD who people think is beyond his prime. I worked at an urgent care for 1.5 years and it was hell. It was day two of my elective rotation in oncology at M.D. And you'll realize that you could've spent that time completing a more respected medical degree. (shrug) You don't need an MD to do MOST of what primary care does. It sucks. Be social, chat, joke. JP: Being a hospitalist PA works well for my family life. Im tired of being woken up in the middle of the night when Im on call. I've done outpatient and inpatient in 2 different fields. It's also true that in many areas (surgery especially), PAs are glorified errand boys and girls who are only valued for their ability to write scripts and medical orders. However what makes MD/DOs more dangerous is many actually believe they are fully prepared fresh out of residency. There were times I walked by the custodians and floor sweepers and watched in envy the quietness of their work. WebIm tired of being woken up in the middle of the night when Im on call. Many states still are not very PA-friendly, and compensation is a joke. Being surrounded by some of the brightest people in the field. If I were going to invest another 2-3 years of training on top of my PA training to optimize my primary care skillset would I take embryology? Yes it will be a longer path and a harder one, but it will end. Kept assuring me that I am "one of the smart ones" and a Medical Degree is just "not a financially smart investment [with the way healthcare is heading] in todays world". I've been a practicing PA for many years, and I help future PAs, like you, get ready for PA school & practice as a new PA. After that, I move on to the next thing on my to do list. Powered by Invision Community, Welcome to the Physician Assistant Forum! Im literally in the same boat. This is a huge statement and is not entirely true. New grads struggling to find jobs, employed ones getting furloughed/hours cut/pay cut, salaries lagging behind, losing job opportunities to NPs. I'm a new graduate. My switch flipped. While in that role, Palermo realized that she was drawn to the medical side of patient care and that she wanted to be in the medical field. They went to school 3x as much as a PA. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Everyone worries when theyre home from work that they screwed up. Even while in school many many moons ago, I had a doc tell me that she wished she had gone PA and several of my senior attendings tell me that the PA students were better prepared and more engaged than the MD students. I also like to review their current vital signs, laboratory studies, and any other diagnostic studies they had in the ED. If you're a new grad. I feel that many applicants and the public at whole are oblivious to the dark side of the profession and many PAs are to proud to admit to it. You'll have that. I also know many people in other jobs/professions who have it harder and make significantly less and I think to myself that I should be grateful and that Im just being a spoiled brat. She couldnt decide whether to be a teacher or a therapist, so she worked as a psychiatric case manager initially. As you said, you like your SP and your specialty. Was shown up as a student or resident by an astute PA or PA student and cannot let go of embarrassment, 3. has a relative who is a successful PA and can't handle it, 4. The job simply sucks! I honestly hate it all. I haven't even started taking call yet. I wish I could wake up 2 years into the future with confidence. Just put your head down, work hard, and earn the respect you want. Medicine is only for people who feel joy and satisfaction from working hard to help people in one way. They moved from out of state; they didn't have family here and came alone. That's hard for anyone, especially a northern gal deprived of southern food until she was 25, to give up. This amount of practice not only makes you good at what you do in short order, but it also makes you confident in what you are doing. So some are bitter that they have been "screwed" and "midlevels" are taking their work and their big money away. It gets better. By continuing your use of this website, you consent to this use of cookies. I've been kind of noticing this in general too. Actually, for the past couple of years, I wanted some new career opportunities. Physician Assistants provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. However with the pandemic it really shattered that illusion. Hey, new grad here. Either that or you are indeed a troll. 2018 PhysicianAssistantForum.Com. She gave me a full 20 minute lecture on how becoming a doctor is more prestigious. Everyone thinks they'll move to Houston for a couple of years, get the experience of working at a top tier cancer center, then move on to something else. I call the two physicians at the start of my shift, and we determine who will see each patient. She told the patient what she saw, what she thought, and what the next steps were. Enforcement of a law requiring social media companies to better police potential hate speech has been struck down by a federal court. One doc in particular accused PAs of being incompetent in providing adequate and comprehensive primary care to patients citing the fact that they only have 2-3 years of training compared to MD/DO students. You need to work to change it gal deprived of southern food until she was 25 to! Really wont be able to pull that off could eventually bring myself to leave problems would be hard during months. With the pandemic it really shattered that illusion them. my daughter Avery eight. 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