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  • Took a summer course during my freshman year

    Took a summer course during my freshman year
  • It depends. If it's something like, "hey thanks...

    It depends. If it's something like, "hey thanks doc" I don't. If they say "Dr. Zpaintballer" or ask if I am their doctor, I do.
  • Yes but not at the same time. EMT was tough...

    Yes but not at the same time. EMT was tough during undergrad because of the hours and it was a long drive.
    PT aid job was on campus and I could easily work 20 hours a week without added stress
  • Lol I save the majority of what I earn. Not sure...

    Lol I save the majority of what I earn. Not sure why your anus is spicy
  • I guided patients through exercises and applied...

    I guided patients through exercises and applied modalities like heat, ice, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. It's good hands-on experience without needing any license
  • Tell me about REAL bills

    Tell me about REAL bills
  • California I wanted to start my life as...

    California



    I wanted to start my life as soon as possible and I enjoy the freedom and less stress. I can switch specialties whenever I want
  • I wasn't that stressed but it's more of a...

    I wasn't that stressed but it's more of a personality thing. Most of the students in graduate programs are nervous wrecks.



    Haha nooo that's not what I meant. Most of that extra money, I save....
  • What are your monthly bills in total? I have...

    What are your monthly bills in total?
    I have more than 4k left a month after all bills and paying down debt.

    Do you still have a ridiculous amount of play money after bills/saving?
    See above. I...
  • Where do you hail from? We're not nurses, and...

    Where do you hail from? We're not nurses, and we're not doctors. We graduate a master's program in medical school and start practicing medicine. We can diagnose and prescribe meds just like...
  • You're gonna make it. Trust me. Just live like...

    You're gonna make it. Trust me. Just live like you're living right now when you're out of residency for a year or two and das it mane.
  • My advice is to find out if you want to do it as...

    My advice is to find out if you want to do it as soon as possible. The average age of the classes are decreasing pretty quickly and it's becoming more of a first job for people. It's very competitive...
  • The docs make double my hourly rate and their...

    The docs make double my hourly rate and their hours vary. I'm in emergency medicine.
  • Just like all jobs, some days I love it, some...

    Just like all jobs, some days I love it, some days I hate it. Usually it depends on the patient load. If I see more than 4 patients an hour, it starts to get stressful



    I see 80% urgent care...
  • $30k Thanks man. I am independent as in...

    $30k



    Thanks man. I am independent as in I see my own patients from start to finish. I work them up, diagnose, prescribe, admit, etc.
    I see 80% urgent care and 20% "real" emergencies which...
  • Are you in the US? You need to take all of the PA...

    Are you in the US? You need to take all of the PA school pre reqs first which you probably already have. Then you enter a master's program 2-3 years.

    As a PA in the emergency dept, I see my own...
  • THIS I like your positivity. Thanks man ...

    THIS



    I like your positivity. Thanks man



    Wow didn't think I'd find another PA on this forum. Weekdays off are my favorite perk. Reps.
  • Because I have 10 hour shifts so I have 3 days...

    Because I have 10 hour shifts so I have 3 days off/week. Trying to show off.



    PM me
  • Sounds like a confidence issue

    Sounds like a confidence issue
  • It's 150 hours... and that comes out to 38 hours...

    It's 150 hours... and that comes out to 38 hours per week. Not sure if serious.
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