Who's better?! Jk! Both are exceptional careers, so how do you decide?! In this episode we invite a special guest (MD!) to dive into all things Pre-Med vs. Pre-PA, medical school vs. PA school, post-grad life, how they each practice clinically and everything in between! We get honest about some hard truths, and leave the door open for some interesting conversation around changes happening in each of these fields. While we didn't go into DO and NP specifics here, we hope to in the future! This episode is geared toward those still deciding which path they're seeking, and special discount for pre-PA students!

This is a long but GOOD one, so grab some coffee!

00:38 podcast starts + intro

01:57 Introducing MD Guest!

04:02 U.S. News Job Ranking: PA vs. Physician vs. Surgeon

04:54 What is a Physician Assistant (PA)?

05:28 Pre-PA vs. Pre-Med Course Requirements

10:02 Supplemental Requirements - PCE, shadowing, research, military (?), etc.

20:09 Specialized Exams - MCAT, etc.

28:18 MyPABox - Useful AF! + Discount Code

29:41 PA School vs. Medical School Blueprint

35:39 Post-Grad Life - Ready to Practice?! Residency, Clinical Differences, etc.

39:22 Final Thoughts - Fireside Chat Questions, Tips, etc.

42:56 Physician Assistant to Physician Associate?? MD thoughts

48:27 MD DM feedback?! Can I use a stethoscope?!

50:01 MD makes a closing joke

50:39 Wrap Up! Podcast ends

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