Comments on: How does a physicians assistant compare to a physician? http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician/ absolute evil Thu, 17 May 2012 15:02:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DANIPA http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician/#comment-7507 DANIPA Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:52:59 +0000 http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician#comment-7507 A physician Assistant can do many of the same things that a doctor can do, especially in a primary care setting. They also work with doctors in hospitals and can first assist in surgeries. They diagnose and treat patients, order tests and can write prescriptions. Most physician assistants now have a Masters degree, which works well for you since you already have a bachelors in biology. The masters programs are usually two years in length, without any breaks, so six semesters. The cost is much less than attending medical school, however you won't be making nearly as much as a doctor once you're done. PAs do make good money though, especially experienced PAs.<br><b>References : </b><br> A physician Assistant can do many of the same things that a doctor can do, especially in a primary care setting. They also work with doctors in hospitals and can first assist in surgeries. They diagnose and treat patients, order tests and can write prescriptions. Most physician assistants now have a Masters degree, which works well for you since you already have a bachelors in biology. The masters programs are usually two years in length, without any breaks, so six semesters. The cost is much less than attending medical school, however you won’t be making nearly as much as a doctor once you’re done. PAs do make good money though, especially experienced PAs.
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]]> By: Holly http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician/#comment-7506 Holly Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:36:59 +0000 http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician#comment-7506 Physicians assistants can prescribe some medication and can generally practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. (Hence the name.) Training is generally a Bachelor's degree, sometimes Master's (check your state for requirements). Cost is significantly less, but so is salary. You'll need to look up the difference for your area to get a more well-rounded idea.<br><b>References : </b><br>My sister is a PA. Physicians assistants can prescribe some medication and can generally practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. (Hence the name.)

Training is generally a Bachelor’s degree, sometimes Master’s (check your state for requirements). Cost is significantly less, but so is salary. You’ll need to look up the difference for your area to get a more well-rounded idea.
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My sister is a PA.

]]> By: tampamar http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician/#comment-7505 tampamar Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:04:59 +0000 http://www.thegodofhellfire.com/compare/how-does-a-physicians-assistant-compare-to-a-physician#comment-7505 The bureau of labor statistics will give you all the information worth looking into - such as training, employment outlook, salary, etc.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm The bureau of labor statistics will give you all the information worth looking into – such as training, employment outlook, salary, etc.
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