Not everyone feels joy and satisfaction from medicine. Fingers crossed I hear back. I wouldn't go to medical school for free. 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. Contact her at [emailprotected]. Kelli was listed as the supervisor. Sorry its more so of a rant. Late 20s is very young still. The people with great jobs think the rest are ungrateful whiners, and those with sh!tty jobs think the profession sucks. I'd be paying them off forever but God, I'd probably be happy! Im not being snide here for some people (and they See all of you at the Santa Monica Yacht Club for our two hour martini lunch, with my captain's hat and club blazer on! Enjoy the PERSON. 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. Dieser Button zeigt den derzeit ausgewhlten Suchtyp an. The job simply sucks! You'll have that. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I was blown away. Then there's the few Navy friends I know who became PAs One is a complete dirtbag as a PA just like he was as a corspman.In the end it's not the profession but the individual. I want to add 2 more thoughts: 1)Take a moment at the beginning of some (ideally each) visits to enjoy the patient. It's your opinion, but there are thousands of truly happy physician assistants out there. People in both roles complete a bachelor's degree in pre-med or a similar field, such as biology, nutrition, public health or biochemistry. Welcome to our virtual space for all things related to PAs! WebThe role of physician leaders has increased with the growing recognition that our expertise and experience can provide invaluable contributions to healthcare | 148 Kommentare auf LinkedIn. Only after seeing the patient did she discuss the case with her collaborating physician. 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. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive care to our patients while they are in the hospital. What specialty are you in? The majority of those that have tend to have a positive opinion. This is silly because I'm in a field where it's hard to kill people. I get to actually consult with and talk to my attending. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 1. I'll take a couple of months before I look for a new position. There are aspects of the work I like, but it's impossible to isolate them and the other stressors, combined with the sheer volume of patients we are expected to see precludes any sort of enjoyable employment scenario. This is a huge statement and is not entirely true. I dont know if Im suffering from the grass is greener on the other side. Im tired of working through my lunch break. It has to be written down! Looking back now. Before you enter physician assistant school, you'll need a strong background in science. About eight months in, I was looking for part-time work in an ER to help pay off my student loans. Educations. I have another job lined up. So what? Explore, be flexible & you'll be happy you did. 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 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 7-year PA here. The profession has it's pluses and minuses. Which, I'm sure, was a delight for everyone around me. I'm similar to you in that I love science. 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. Anderson did it." Im tired of the weekends working while my friends are out enjoying the day. The responsibility is daunting, I agree. A bachelor's degree is required to apply for most PA programs. 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. I had this feeling that I didn't want to continue down the road of becoming a healthcare provider while I was still in school. Hospitals are PAs largest employer group, and hospital medicine is an ever-changing practice setting. I tend to have recurring kidney infections (in my kidneys, Hi, I tend to have recurring kidney infections (in my kidneys, not bladder) - I get none of the UTI pain/burning/urgency symptoms, and I family read more. Our physicians value our opinions and the perspective we bring. 2018 PhysicianAssistantForum.Com. Hospital internal medicine seemed like a good fit, but after I graduated, I felt like I needed more training. NPs he thinks are even worse. Are they going to lecture either one how worthless they are too? Glad you're in a better spot! Unfortunately, the "system" doesn't afford me that opportunity. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Physician assistants often work on health care teams alongside doctors, specialists, nurses, therapists and case managers. Rarely did I ever have to explain my role to patients. She couldnt decide whether to be a teacher or a therapist, so she worked as a psychiatric case manager initially. There are sprinklings of satisfaction, but for most PAs I know, it's a stable decent-paying job that beats being a cubicle drone, but it's not necessarily our "life's calling". 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. Yes it will be a longer path and a harder one, but it will end. These are not easy choices and there can be substantial obstacles to overcome. Thank you for your post. 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. 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. Another helpful characteristic of HIM PAs is being obsessive (in a healthy manner) about details to make sure all of the patients medical conditions are addressed and nothing is missed. I was talking with several doctors recently who I interact with on ocassion. Ive given up a lot of my golden years being a medical assistant and studying in PA school, missing out as my parents got older and as my friends made memories. Now, there is no black & white. Participation is open for anyone, including PAs, Physicians, NPs, nurses, students, other medical professionals, and the general public. Feeling trapped sucks! Ultimately I know this is my fault. 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. If that one way isn't for you, you aren't a bad person, it just isn't for you. But, during my search, I came across a posting for a position at M.D. If the others involved in your care seem afraid to make a mistake, this could be detrimental to you in the long run. We are a close cohesive group of APPs. You make your own reality. I hate being a PA. Its nice to know Im not the only one with these feelings. How did you end up in hospital medicine? Theres also all of the sunken cost in quitting. Our Far Northeast Philadelphia physical therapy center in located on Roosevelt Blvd is looking for a compassionate and driven licensed Physical Therapist to provide exceptional patient care Most patients and other providers love PAs. Please review our forum rules before contributing. A prison of my own making, no doubt. I wonder if it' s just the specialty you are in, and private practice vs. Hospital. But I firmly believe one is responsible for creating their own happiness, creating their own fulfillment, and creating their own reality. Many docs are employees of someone else. I just don't like what practicing medicine consists of. AAPA is the national organization that advocates for all PAs and provides tools to improve PA practice and patient care. It sucks. Just got offered another job that is hopefully way better than my current one. The money is pretty good as a PA, but stress and debt make people miserable. 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. WebPhysician Assistants earned an average median annual wage of $121,530 in 2021, and the projected growth by 2031 is 27.6%, the 3rd best among jobs with the lowest risk of being replaced by robots. Doctoral Degree. Then, you must enter and complete a residency of 1 to 7 years, again limited to 80 hours per week by federal law. I never even would interact with doctors and I wasn't learning any good medicine. 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. 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. Yes it will be a longer path and a harder one, but it will end. 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 Either that or you are indeed a troll. Start your band, work at Chik-fil-A. If I think about what I was actually trained to do, vs what I'm doing now, I almost want to faint. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. It honestly makes me tremendously depressed. I like to spend time with patients. Most PAs and NPs I know would rather be called just that, or even simply physician assistants and nurse practitioners. I hate the stress involved. I shouldve really thought about what I really wanted out in life before I decided to go down this road. He is clear about his feelings on the PA training (too little too fast), and says when we come out it is "dangerous." This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. She didn't check with her collaborating physician or show him the CT scan before she saw the patient. Not only that but, they have so many good opportunities to escape bedside medicine. Philo So, rather than being a story about why I quit, it's more about why I could never bring myself to do it before now. JP: I try to take a standardized approach to evaluating patients. Pay those loans down and call it an interesting chapter in your life. I had similar feelings throughout school and just recently graduated. But I don't worship them. 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. Even better than our working relationship with our physicians is the relationship we have with our APP co-workers. Surely. Powered by Invision Community, Welcome to the Physician Assistant Forum! Be social, chat, joke. 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. The iRobot Roomba j7+ is designed with the issue of dog poop in mind. It boggles my mind. WebAccording to Holland, physicians and physician assistants fall into the investigative category. 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 think it may be a fair criticism that we may be trained to approach medicine with some sort of algorithm. Under the proposals, issued with a view to impending physician shortages, it would be easier for hospitals to use advanced practice nurse practitioners and physician assistants in lieu of higher-paid physicians. This change alone could provide immediate savings to hospitals, the administration said. I call the two physicians at the start of my shift, and we determine who will see each patient. However, it gets me wondering if a switch would even make me happy. I've been a PA for 17 years and I can count on one hand (ok maybe two) the number of days my job produced a level of satisfaction, enjoyment, or happiness. I doubt they take their job home with them at night. In PA school, everyone dreams of finding that perfect fit. Save time & gain momentum along your path by getting the kind of everyday support that a future PA needs. Each new patient I see is staffed with the attending physician. There is a lot of talk about autonomy, but not much to really go around. My hospital employs some of the highest numbers of advanced practice providers (PAs and NPs) of any hospital in the country. To be blunt, we have practically no experience, especially joining a new specialty. The grass is always greener on the other side. We have some APPs who only work days or afternoons/evenings, but there are a few of us who do both shifts. We go in liking the idea of being flexible and having the ability to move among the specialties. Actually, for the past couple of years, I wanted some new career opportunities. If youre a PA who is new to hospital medicine or you just want to brush up on your skills, consider attending this years Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp. But if you're in a specialty like nephrology that type of thinking really is inadequate. Lately Ive been finding myself jealous of my peers and colleagues in other industries. If you don't have a science-related undergraduate degree, don't fret. Im tired of not knowing how to explain/fix their chronic abdominal pain, bloating or diarrhea despite all our negative work up.Im tired waking up 6am in the morning for my 1 hour commute. She discussed with us what her life as a hospitalist PA is like. I have had an ENT surgeon once belittle me for pursuing PA school. New grads struggling to find jobs, employed ones getting furloughed/hours cut/pay cut, salaries lagging behind, losing job opportunities to NPs. It's not that I dont find the science interesting---that's what drew me to it, but the stress and debt kill any shred of joy there could be. Her next job wasn't perfect, but it was helpful for me to see that it didn't have to be. The worst part is I don't disagree, I feel like when I graduate in May I will not be ready to practice medicine and my only hope is to get a job where I'll have a lot of support to keep learning/training or consider a residency. And PA students may be interested in /r/PAstudent for discussions geared towards PA school. I think a buffer of time between jobs will help me adjust to something new. If some doc said that to me, I'll just smile and say yup you better be. Learn More. Doctoral Degree. I wanted a role where I could be that confident in my skills. Im tired of seeing patients. 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. We all use critical thinking because we know that not everything fits nicely into a symptom package - part of the process is also looking at and listening to what we're being told andexperiential learningso that we're seeing all the different presentations of given diseases, in their different stages. Good luck to you! Kind of sounds like you are a whine bag. Please review our forum rules before contributing. See our Privacy Policy for more information. Questo pulsante mostra il tipo di ricerca attualmente selezionato. The PA life for me, thanks. I agree. Pretty much any stepping stones from here are going to require some experience (1-3 years), unless (You are allowed 45 break minutes and 15 minutes to train on the software.) Im tired of no admin time. 4. WebHate being a medical assistant. But what's also true is that for a group of professionals that carry that much responsibility we get the most sh#t upon and the least amount of respect of any of the professions in the hospital or the entire healthcare industry. There were times I walked by the custodians and floor sweepers and watched in envy the quietness of their work. Being is the vast affirmative, excluding negation, self-balanced, and swallowing up all relations, parts, and times within itself. I'm happier now & had grown. Im tired of the stress of whether I made the right decision or not, or whether or not Ill get sued in the future. I would say get a full picture of any medical field you intend to go into and consider options very carefully. Jobs are out there that will afford you the respect, autonomy, and fulfillment that you seek. I hope some time passes and this comment holds true. and realize there will be good days and bad days.looks like your having a bad day. I feel as though all school taught me was to select the most correct answer out of a given list of possibilities. PA school decreased the odds of harming patients, but a lot of us lose track that we're helping people. Everyone doubts their decisions. That's a facetious comment btw. I can see both sides of this discussion. Im afraid of starting out in the bottom again. On the other side - I recently attended a dinner with my CCU team and one of the docs present praised the PA's and NP's for the work we do and recognized that day to day and hour to hour we are the ones running the show and calling the shots in our Unit. Haha I'm glad and at the same time, sad that I'm not alone. PA functions include performing diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services. Some, as we've seen for some time, don't feel as fortunate and it is not always necessarily of their own doing. Are you interviewing for another PA job? I admire friends and family who were dedicated and put their effort into being a doc. Nature, truth, virtue, are the influx from thence. This website uses cookies to improve the functionality and performance of the website, to better understand how you use AAPAs website and services, and to provide you with a customized experience. She completed her undergraduate education with a degree in elementary education and psychology. To be fair, there are boatloads of unhappy physicians out there as well. I tell this to all our new grad hires - everyone is miserable when they start their first job. The learning curve for the younger PAs now is huge because many do not have the patient care experience. Im tired of being physically and mentally drained from talking to patients all day to I was an extremely strong student, and despite this, I feel like I'm not cut out to actually practice. I'm Urology. This is something that I continually have to remain cognizant of, or it can easily tip the wrong way. :/. The most common treatment of y is z." I have a great SP. 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 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 with the pandemic it really shattered that illusion. Choose a different career path. Yes, the doctor is more prestigious and should know more. Dr. Bob. Sometimes people will succumb to It wasn't a matter of not wanting anything to change. Can't handle anyone having success or smarts other than an MD. I answer emails and do paperwork whenever I have a free moment. I've been in several different specialties and 5 jobs. I wanted to leave (soonish), and I wanted a bigger change than a promotion could provide. This an extremely tight niche though. Powered by Invision Community, Welcome to the Physician Assistant Forum! 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. All Rights Reserved. Docs don't always fill in the rest - they too have to call 911 sometimes as well, hence the reason we have specialists. If you no longer like what you do (and I've been there), then you you have options: curse the darkness, work to try to fix the problems, change jobs, or transition to something completely different. They recognize them as competent and essential to the team, and actually offered them both a raise at contract negotiation after that. How do you navigate work-life balance? Is this kind of toxic thinking still very much a part of current medical education? On a day shift, my work day starts at 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. 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. I'm not a martyr by any means; I wasn't sacrificing my happiness to care for my patients. If they have received treatment at Mayo Clinic previously, it is nice to be prepared with all their recent medical information. All Rights Reserved. See if that changes how your day feels. Vice is the absence or departure of the same. I loved what I was doing, but I had to admit I wasn't really growing. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. They were summa cum laudes and valedictorians too. Actually, PAs are not the cause if the problem. 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. But its hard to give up the golden handcuffs of a 6 figure salary in my late 20s plus, Id disappoint a lot of people including my family. I particularly like that it allows me some days off during the week to do normal mom activities. My switch flipped. Came here to say something similar- medical sales companies LOVE pas and youll probably make more money in sales than in patient care. I wanna join in too , What specialty are you in? It's called a sunk cost fallacy for a reason. This realization was the trigger I needed. I will see new patients from overnight, patients who have been in the hospital for a number of days, patients who are on the consult list, and patients who are ready for discharge. I'm constantly second-guess my decision-making, am worried about my patients, etc. It may be the best professional experience I ever have. They went to school 3x as much as a PA. 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. It sounds like you just hate your job more than you hate your profession. Send comments to reagan@caglecartoons.com and follow @reaganworld on I think that this thread shows what one of the primary problems within our profession is and that is the wide swing of diversity, even within the same specialty settings and locales. I guess they are equivalent too according to your 0.02. As I've gotten older though, I've come to realize that some problems will take a lot longer to solve and new ones will keep cropping up. If I am assigned to an afternoon shift, my work day starts at noon or 2 p.m. We work 12-hour shifts and have six APPs on each day who work at staggered start times in order to provide adequate cover for patient care. I volunteer at their school, watch their softball and baseball games, and host many play dates! It gets better. 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. What is scheduling like at your hospital? Quitting medicine altogether? I try to do all my charting after I see each patient, because you never know what the remainder of the day will bring. How many patients do you see a day? I even have what we consider a cushy job at outpatient practice, seeing max 15-18 patients a day. Participation is open for anyone, including PAs, Physicians, NPs, nurses, students, other medical professionals, and the general public. I like to try to get to know the patient and develop rapport. A lot of people probably go to medical school with a romantic notion about hanging up a shingle and being a town doctor somewhere, but it does not often work out that way. Ill have to see what is out there. I'm a premed that just graduated from University this year and I'm taking 2 gap years, meaning that I'd apply next year in 2022, and matriculate in If you decide to go to PA school and become a PA you'll find out just what I'm talking about. Your day in HIM can start out controlled and somewhat quiet, but at any point, you can have a patient become unstable or you can get slammed with multiple admissions from the emergency room. As someone who is in their nth career, I think we have to take ownership of our own situations. As recognized leaders in cardiac care, women's and children's services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient-safe Location & Hours 5300 Snyder Ln Ste A I know it would be hard during peak months (winter) but me getting in when the load is light is nice. Personally I felt like an idiot at work for a good 2 years. I know a lot of nurses that hated nursing and thats the route they went. Every night I come home and try to escape my work day. What I found was that I liked a little bit of everything and was drawn to the hospital setting. A long one too. Everyone thinks theyre going to kill someone. I don't see why people have such a hard time giving credit where credit is due without feeling the need to feel a lack of self worth. 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. 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 Haters gonna hate. It was the first time I started to consider how I could eventually bring myself to leave. I have zero confidence in my abilities as a practitioner/decision making/etc., which isn't helpful in any aspect. All rights reserved. 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. Hey, new grad here. Again, if you're thinking of PA school Take my advice go to medical school. Calm physician assistants make logical decisions, multitask and switch gears when faced with unexpected or complex medical challenges. 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. 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 A physician assistant (PA) is a medical support specialist who assesses, diagnoses and provides care for patients. I'm a new graduate. Collaboration. JP: The number of patients I see each day is variable. Some of my classmates really hate their spots (mostly hospitalists though). Something was off. Not a PA, but an NP, and I feel the same way you do. 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. Create a free account to read more stories, or become a member for more access to exclusive benefits! Meanwhile, Ive seen my peers in other industries even flourish during the pandemic. 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