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Next year i get to decide if i want to become a full md or a pa. im so stuck on what to chose. any advice or opinion?
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MD: Definitely md. Pa are just physician assistants. They not trained to make their own decisions or diagnosis. . But obviously less years of education. There's a big difference in salary too.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Consider college: In order to become an M.D. You have to complete college and then graduate from medical school. At age 19 one should consider a college education. Decisions about pa or md can come later.
Answered 9/16/2013
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