I’ve been a PA for thirty years. I began as an Army combat medic. After graduating from the military PA program in San Antonio, Texas , I worked in Family Medicine and Internal medicine. After twenty two years, I retired and went into Dermatology, Which I did for twenty two years. When I retired, I was millionaire. Not to bad for not being a “MD”.
@biancabonilla1363
2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently 26, working as a marketing professional, and considering being a PA. This video is exactly what I needed to see, thank you!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
@JaswantSingh-pz8fj
2 жыл бұрын
Very strong message, Sami. You’ve gained a new subscriber. Have a wonderful day.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@samsg3782
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience and honest opinion! I’ve been an OT for 10 years and no longer enjoy it like I used to. I’m considering applying to PA school after getting through my PhD in two years. I keep going back and forth in my head about why and if it would be worth going back to school for PA. I would like to be a PA but still work in research. What would your advice be? Thank you so much!
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
I would suggest doing a life audit. Figure out the person you want to be in 10-20 years. Then reverse engineer your goals. If your ultimate goal is to be a provider, work 9-5 job, and treat patients- then do the PA route. If you want to be a multimillionaire and have true flexibility in your work life, then there’s def a different path to pursue. Don’t worry as much about the schooling and cost. Focus more about your end goal and desire. I exited the PA profession recently bc I wanted to more work flexibility since I have two kids. Now I live in Australia and I can’t practice medicine here 😂 so it’s something to consider.
@scottbarnett3566
Жыл бұрын
They don’t let you practice in Australia? Interesting. You definitely can practice in the UK with a PA degree from the US
@AlfredSchw
Жыл бұрын
10 years later, you probs still doing residency as a doc 🤣
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
😂 true!
@thecool808
Жыл бұрын
Sorry but the truth is that PAs are not as equally competent as physicians. Competence takes into account knowledge and skills and you don’t have the same knowledge and skills as a physician, and that’s okay. It’s the career you chose and it’s a great career in its own right but let’s not falsely compare
@dxcoco8578
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I came across this video. I just graduated PA school. I passed the PANCE. I am a PA. But I still cannot get out of my head that I originally wanted to be a doctor. I took the MCAT twice. I did so terribly that I never applied. I was devastated. I found out what a PA was and thought, “This is actually what I need to do.” I kept having this feeling like I gave up on my true dream of being a doctor. I felt defeated because for me it is not as simple at going to school because Pa school almost killed me. I barely made it. I barely passed the PANCE. I love to work and I love to learn but school is excruciating with all the testing and my crippling test taking anxiety. I felt like I was trapped and like I was unable to follow my dream. But your words helped me realize that I need to enjoy my time now and just be happy with my husband and family and travel. I never got to be truly happy and I really feel like this is my chance to be happy. Thank you.
@agialushaj9029
2 жыл бұрын
Hello caj you tell my how long takes studing pa?
@ypmm53
2 жыл бұрын
@@agialushaj9029 PA school is about 27 months or 2.5 years. I just looked over the curriculum of one of the schools in my state of Florida and it was 27 months. So, basically 7 semesters.
@ypmm53
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t be so hard on yourself. For a long time I hated to hear when people tell me “things happens for a reason.” Many times what are dreams are not always what is best for us or personally. I’ve been a paramedic since Jan 1994. I’m about to retire in a year. I still love medicine! So, I’ll looking at the PA or CRNA route. Nonetheless, over these past 28 years or specifically the first 15 years that I was more involved with riding the rescue, teaching and speaking to doctors I can tell you then as recently as 2 years ago that many doctors recommended becoming a PA or NP. The title can be over rated. Yes. They make more money. But if you into medicine primarily for money, you won’t last. Congratulations on being a PA! Having scored low or high does not determine who will be a great or bad PA. Just like paramedics, it’s your attitude especially in interacting with patients that will. Wishing you the very best in all your future endeavors and all the success in the PA profession!!
@laminjawo5586
Жыл бұрын
When you apply for the PA did you submit your MCAT score.
@dxcoco8578
Жыл бұрын
@@laminjawo5586 absolutely not. They didn’t even ask.
@SAJ_2021
2 жыл бұрын
You literally are such a beakon of light for this world. Thank you for your devout honesty. I can't wait till I get to be a PA!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh thank you so much!! I’m excited for your PA journey
@JIOJAZZ
2 жыл бұрын
My primary healthcare provider is a PA and it was the greatest referral from my holistic dentist! I had high levels of mercury in my system and the MD never took the time to run the appropriate labs, just kept prescribing drugs that lead to major side effects and no positive results. After continued care from my PA, my health took a turn for the better! Ha! I only want to see the PA for sure!!! You have a choice….
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌 so glad to hear that!! ❤️
@isaiahfrancis6426
2 жыл бұрын
Just got done reading the comments & all I gotta say health care is a team effort. There is no I in team & there are good and bad providers no matter what title. Just pick something y’all enjoy at the end of the day. :)
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Say it louder for those in the back!!! PREACH!!
@cbrown97
Жыл бұрын
Literally an absolute legend bro. This video is very reassuring. Definitely changed my mine and taught me a lot. I feel pressured to become a doctor by my family for the title of "doctor," the pay, and the prestige. I want to be in the medical field, but I just wonder if all that training is completely worth it. I have been interested in becoming a PA and thank you for sharing all this experience. I hope I can decide soon, just before I have to apply to either an MD program or PA program...
@brianjerryofficial
Жыл бұрын
Become an MD to have full autonomy over your patients if you get the opportunity
@Angelxsinxcielo
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly thankful for this video. I am currently between staying in clinical research and becoming a pa. I’m 24 but I feel like I’m a race with myself to get the “best” career as fast as possible. I’m going to keep reminding myself that I’m in control and that I can change my career whenever I choose to do so.
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
I wish I can be 24 again! You have plenty of time. I became a PA at 26 and worked as a clinical PA for 10 years and then at 35, I started a new career as a content creator/ entrepreneur. And it’s so fun and all part of my career journey! I’ll probably have another 4 career before I die!
@trashawnbritt4681
10 ай бұрын
I am learning this lesson as of right now and unfortunately am still feelings like I'm incredibly behind. I have my undergrad in business management and got my MBA last year at 23. At 24 I finally had the guts to follow my dream of being a healthcare provider and being a PA makes the most sense to me. i feel like I'm so far behind with no prerequisites done science wise. Hoping one day I give myself some grace.
@user-lu6yg3vk9z
26 күн бұрын
@@samingoshowthoughts on mid-level providers replacing Physicians?
@paulastafford1642
10 ай бұрын
I was very grateful to be a PA and working with all the medical professionals. Physicians have us beat in the pathophysiology of diseases, period, however PAs are like the eternal resident! We learn a lot and can be very helpful to our patients. Very rewarding profession.
@taylorlee2315
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It’s a huge fear of mine to get burnt out and not enjoy my work in ten years. Your video made me feel like I had more options. I’m sorry for all the trolls in the comments that don’t understand the role of a PA. Lucky for us their opinions won’t impact our work and it will just lead to PAs not wanting to work with them
@randomlegos58
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree that PA and MD/DO do the same work. MD/DO have more knowledge and training and can do more. Overall though, PA is definitely a better all around lifestyle package with the shorter schooling, less debt, and less liability.
@pagandeva2000
6 ай бұрын
I don’t think that was what she meant. The perception to the average outsider looking in usually thinks there is no difference, because they don’t know any better. Also, education doesn’t teach respect for people or teach empathy, compassion or common sense. I’m only a nurse…a practical nurse at that. But I’ve seen how some physicians practice unethically with that boatload of schooling they received.
@emilyau8023
5 ай бұрын
You can't possibly know the work of every PA on the planet. It's possible for a PA to exist in a workplace that does the work of a physician and the physician takes the credit. I know RNs who actually do the same work as a doctor, but are not given the credit they deserve. RNs are paid very well and are more respected than a regular nurse because of their higher schooling though. Heck, doctors even take the credit of MLS workers too.
@pagandeva2000
5 ай бұрын
@@emilyau8023 what is the difference between a “regular nurse” and an “RN” to you? Nursing education/jobs come in levels… LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner.
@pasoking2483
4 ай бұрын
Disregarding ethics and different territories. On average, the doctor has to go through more schooling and has a larger breadth of knowledge, training and career advancement capabilities. Even if the PAs or RNs seem to pull more weight, at baseline, the MD is more highly qualified regardless of ethics.
@jimziemer474
2 ай бұрын
@@emilyau8023Really? So a PA has the same education and training as an MD? PAs are great and fill a role, but a PA is not an MD.
@cassandramccambridge4930
2 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across this video trying to find answers to the big "PA or MD" question, and my god was this SO helpful. Thank you Sami for your honesty! You're a rockstar.
@yanaartemov7913
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I have so much anxiety about the future, losing myself in my career, losing my spirit, my "something else", diversity in my life and my identity and what I do with my time. I simply do not want to go the MD route. I don't even know if I want to be a PA. I was pre-pa, then went to art school. Now I'm thinking PA again, and this was what I needed to hear. Thank you for your honesty, and I am so happy for you.
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Figure out what you’re good at and what you actually like. And do that. It’s that simple. Don’t overthink it. Forget status, prestige, or job security. The easiest and funnest job is the job you love. Make work as fun as play. Good luck 👍
@diamondgarcia
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you have a video on this topic yet, but I’d be interested in hearing more about your experience in PA school. I’m currently in my first year and I don’t hear many people talk about their experience during didactic year and clinical rotations, only their life after graduating.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Most of my content is post grad bc there are too many PA students who are talking about current PA school life. And that was 12 years old ago for me 😆 I’m so old!
@FevourWoR
Жыл бұрын
I needed this video more than I realized. I have been torn between PA and MSW for months now. I've always wanted to work in Psychiatry but wanted to do more than therapy and maintenance. As a 34 year old father of two working full time, the commitment to PA school has been extremely intimidating, and I know an MSW program would be much easier. Regardless of how conflicted I am, though, I know what it is I really want to do, and this video just helped solidify that. Thank you.
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Whatever path you choose will be the right path for you 🙏 Good luck!
@adriansanchez4875
8 ай бұрын
😂the downside will be explaining to people what a PA is. and your family asking, " why didn't you just become a doctor?" the upside is less debt, and less responsibility. 🤣 (me when something goes wrong : Idk, I'm not a doctor, go ask the doctor)
@jupitersworld244
2 жыл бұрын
Currently an LPN or RPN as people in Ontario call it… We do two years of training, lots of clinical practise ect…. I want a change I want to do more! I was thinking RN then NP but now I’m thinking PA! Ugh why are there so many choices lol… great video, great honesty thank you!
@lava1577
Жыл бұрын
Im currently in the same boat as you. An RPN in Ontario, Canada. Did you happen to go back to potentially pursue this? Im not sure if you had an undergrad already, but I’m wanting to do this but because I don’t have an undergraduate degree I have to go back. Im working out what I would go into now; but it made me wish I did my RPN to RN so that I could be doing PA applications asap
@imenhashim6943
2 жыл бұрын
PAs and NPs graduate with roughly 1500-3000 clinical hours. Medical students graduate with 20,000-23,000 clinical hours. Im sorry, i get theres ego involved here, but you are not the same as a doctor! (6:30) saying things like that is what causes problems. You are a mid level. You do NOT do the same work as a doctor, or shouldnt be. There is a serious qualification difference, no matter what you say. This is misinformation.
@breakdown2999
2 жыл бұрын
Getting into medical school does not mean you could have been a doctor. That's like step 1 of 4000. That's like saying I could have been an Olympic skater because I bought roller blades but chose not to.
@nostalgia545
Жыл бұрын
It’s a pretty big step. Most people don’t drop out of medical school. They can fail but there are support systems to help you get through once you get in. I know someone who failed and had to retake her step 2 but they didn’t kick her out, they gave her a year to study.
@locumjobsonline
2 жыл бұрын
It's always important for other PAs to hear about what their career could be like. Thank you for sharing!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! You're welcome and thanks for watching!
@princemoney101boss
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best PA videos I have come across! I love your charisma, humor, insightful wisdom and words of encouragement ❤️! Thank you!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Ml_-ir7eg
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a hairstylist for the past 7 years, have been going to business school the last 2 years, and recently made the decision to change my undergrad and then pursue PA school. I love doing hair! But it’s time for me to leave that career behind for the next journey. I learned SO much about myself, my life, professionalism, etc. what a beautiful gift that I’ve gotten from my first career and those skills and experiences will help me so much as a PA. Sometimes, you just have to say fuck it and follow your dreams lol
@samingoshow
3 жыл бұрын
Always just follow your dreams! 🙏
@Mo-nd8lp
2 жыл бұрын
How old are you im on the same boat as you but as Im getting older i worry that I Dont have time waste!
@Ml_-ir7eg
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mo-nd8lp I’m 24. It’s never too late, do it 🤷🏻♀️
@Sisaija_
Жыл бұрын
Wow I am a hairstylist too and I have been wanting to do something different like becoming a PA! That’s so awesome.
@ronbrooks6547
2 жыл бұрын
Nice Video, I can't be a PA because hearing a Patient say, "4 years is better than 2, go get the Dr". And with being a Black Man they will really ask for a Dr even though I already know a lot already. It will come down to the last minute but I have to have Dr. In front of my name even if I become a Optometrist or Chemist to name a few.
@brysonvia8510
3 жыл бұрын
I just came across the video and it made me feel so comfortable in my decision to become a pre-PA students after wanting to pursue nursing. I’m still in college, and I have a LONG road ahead of me, but this video was the best thing I have come across on KZitem in quite some time, sincerely. In fact, I’m on vacation right now crying in the bathroom because of the sheer joy I got from watching this video. Thank you so much, and you have earned yourself a new subscriber.
@samingoshow
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You’re so sweet! Trust me when I say this- your prePA journey may seem long but that’s the best part! it’s always all about the journey. It’s never about the destination. Enjoy the ride!
@Mai-gv7rv
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I just let a deep sigh for you. Keep going. I believe in you. ❤️
@fatimabarron5825
2 жыл бұрын
Sameee
@cOntrAstEr99
2 жыл бұрын
I love hearing you talk about this with so much emotion, thank you for this :)
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for tuning in!
@BryanKeith01
4 ай бұрын
Plenty of driven PAs still decide to go to medical school to become physicians, instead of just wondering about it…
@silvia___228
2 жыл бұрын
This video has seriously impacted me, I appreciate you 🙂
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@Alejandro_C62
5 күн бұрын
I live by your #1 rule about not being locked in to one career for the rest of your life. I was a firefighter-paramedic for 5 years, I’m currently a nurse coming up on my 5th year, and I think it’s time to advance this career into a medical provider. I think your video was ok but the expressions and hand movements were over the top and honestly distracting.
@brookogden5658
Жыл бұрын
Current Biology major, minoring in Pre-PA. Not sure if I will end up ultimately going this route, but I think it's an amazing career that has so many opportunities. Now...I just need to figure out how to get the 1000 hours I need to be able to apply to PA school haha
@chrisr5649
2 жыл бұрын
Some statements seem contradictory. You start off with "I wanted to practice medicine without residency" and "you do not have to commit to ONE career in your life" yet continue with "PA's get paid less to do the exact same work." By your own words it isn't the same work. You also seem to undervalue the fact that MD's are the experts in their respective fields. By definition a PA can't be the expert, and that is what sets us apart.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s an idea: let’s normalize realizing that life is not a zero- sum game in which there must be a winner or a loser, and in order for me to win, you must lose. You can win all day, my friend. I have the highest respect appreciation for all my MD colleagues. Thank you for your feedback.
@folabad
Ай бұрын
Believing you have the same level of input or a better provider than a MD is dangerous talk. That’s some self-aggrandizing talk because I know they don’t teach you to think that way in PA school
@doctordad7882
2 жыл бұрын
Same work as a physician - false. Same burnout as a physician - false. Same work life balance as a physician - false.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You can’t dispute someone’s feeling. If I tell you I’m sad, you can’t respond with “false, you are not sad” 🤣 in my experience, working in urgent care and primary care, there is no difference in who sees what patients. Both PAs and MDs have the same patient load and same level of acuity. We both experience burnout and work fatigue. Allow me to share my feelings on my channel without criticism. Please start your own channel and share yours.
@SynsterFear
2 жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow can't dispute a 2 year education compared to a 4 year education + residency. 🙃
@SynsterFear
2 жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow "in my experience" = ancedotal
@itbelikethathey9083
2 жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow It's the way you talked shit about a whole profession on a public platform and then expect to NOT get criticized for it...? Miss maam, that's not how it works.
@PhilPaloma
2 жыл бұрын
Anybody who has worked in the medical profession knows that a lot of the work does overlap, and many APP’s will end up having the same (or greater) workloads as physicians despite not having the same education background/ training. The medical field has become extremely commercialized. Many of these companies/ independent practices (owned by physicians) prefer to hire APP’s and give them the same (or more) amount of work because, at the end of the day, it’s better for their wallet. That then leads to many of them not having that “work-life balance” they were looking forward to, and burning out. It’s a sad reality. This of course depends on the specialty, but I’ve seen it a lot in primary care clinics, urgent care centers, and in the ER.
@frankperez2248
Жыл бұрын
I'm a PA for 22 years love it
@acmscm4893
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, please don't take this the wrong way. I am a patient and I prefer MD's. You may not have done a residency or fellowship, but your knowledge is superficial compared to MD's. You don't know what you don't know and "a little knowledge is very dangerous".All PA's can do autonomously is primary care because its "general enough" .
@btuesday
Жыл бұрын
I've been a PA for 25 years. I was an older student. I had been an RN for 10 years so I knew what I was getting into. I have no regrets, but if you are young.......go to medical school. Don't waste your time with PA school
@bdb3350
2 жыл бұрын
The medical career always have and always will have sooo many paths. The only limit is your imagination and motivation.
@sarahmurphy-nf4yl
2 ай бұрын
I am sure you are an excellent PA but its not being honest with yourself to say thaf you do the same job as a fully qualified doctor.. thats juat jot true. You dont have the same education or knowledge and people would hqve more respect for PA's that can admit that. There are excellent nurses. Many nurses who far more than young doctors but that does not make them equal to doctors. By the way I love your video, part from these issue's I have mentioned.
@vlr003
2 жыл бұрын
This speaks to me so deeply. Thank you for posting this. Truly.
@richricogranada9647
6 ай бұрын
What a horror this person!
@kinley694
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this videos. Recently I have been majorly doubting applying to PA school next year due to all my doubts that you addressed in this video. You are phenomenal
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ good luck!! It’s a great profession, but it shouldn’t be your only profession 😊
@studyWglo
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I came across your video!!! It helped me a lot:) Thank you I needed to hear everything you said!
@PureSwank
9 ай бұрын
I have a bachelors in science for criminology. I'm 38 years of age. I'm a prior United States Border Patrol Agent, Prior State Trooper, Prior DEA, and for some ODD REASON I'm interested in pursuing PA. At 38 years of age, Is it worth the journey and debt?
@Russianboyz95
Жыл бұрын
If you are equivalent to an MD, you should have no issue passing our licensing exams. Good luck :)
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
I love it when my physician disrespect other healthcare professionals, said no patients ever. Listen to yourself. Read what you just wrote. If you’re not shouting words of encouragement and love to your fellow colleagues then you don’t deserve to call yourself a leader in medicine. Be a leader in medicine. Show love and respect- in real life and online. Be a shining example of what a true leader should look like. If you don’t like what someone says on the internet, you don’t have to listen or agree with them. But you took an oath to “do no harm”. So do that just. Harmful comments online hurt. You’re better than that. I trust you don’t make rude comments to your patients or colleagues in real life so don’t do it online. I’m wishing you all the best and hoping you a lifetime of happiness. Don’t be angry at PAs. We love our MDs.
@felice98
Жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow So you think you could pass an MD board exam with your PA training? I am sorry but saying that you are an equal provider and then responding to criticism towards that statement with "Harmful comments online hurt" is a bit over-sensitive...
@mahatmagandhi2434
Жыл бұрын
@@samingoshowbruh you think PAs and MDs are equally competetent😮
@ericarosales7727
2 жыл бұрын
This was so honest and comforting, thank you for this!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Yayyy!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was going to be so boring. 😂😂😂😂
@ericarosales7727
2 жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow no! Thank you for being you, the world needs your voice! I've been really struggling with the decision, especially the work life balance aspect. You are bringing me closer to clarity! Thank you again💗
@eoinMB3949
2 жыл бұрын
That is very wise and helpful advice. Thank you.
@calebbrininger7483
2 жыл бұрын
what 2 year associate degree job would you recommend that could transfer over to PA credits if i were to go back and get a bachelors?
@SuperKenshen
Жыл бұрын
It depend on where you practice, but you do need supervising Physician in some states.
@lauramiller5449
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I’ve been a pa for 26 years. And I needed to be reminded 1 that a pA profession is great 2 that I can do other things as well Thanks.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! 26 years that is impressive!! Good for you! I’m currently taking a gap year and living in Thailand as part of my “something else” and it’s great 👍 you should try it 😆
@lauramiller5449
2 жыл бұрын
Wowww. That’s incredible! Good for you! It’s so important to always be excited about life and be open to change. I did take off a bit of time to raise my son -so now I’m getting back into being a PA. By the way I have not one regret about taking the time off to raise my little human! Enjoy Thailand and I’m going to follow your journey. Your energy is infectious and keeps me smiling!❤
@JohnSmith-r7p
Жыл бұрын
Since NP’s have independent practice for primary care after a few thousand hours working under physician supervision. I believe PA’s should be granted the same autonomy once they complete the equivocal number of hours in primary care. But the Nursing lobby and physicians fights against PA autonomy. The truth is mid level practice is already here with the NP’s and its going to stay. The fact that both lobbies are trying to prevent PA’s from having autonomy is for pure greed. Because NP’s dont want competition and physicians dont want to lose their cash cows (PA’s). They open multiple clinics and stock them with mid levels doing the medical work for them, while they rake in the cash and sign off on charts. Its greed and nothing else. But again, money makes the world go round so what can one expect.
@truth.74
2 жыл бұрын
I receive my health care through the VA and my first primary provider was a PA, I liked her better than any Dr. I've had. PA's care and caring goes a long way.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Awwwh I love hearing this!! 😍 So glad you had a great experience with a PA!
@felice98
Жыл бұрын
Everyone wants to be a doctor but nobody wants to go to medical school…
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
The inverse is true. Nobody wants to be a doctor but everyone wants to go to medical school.
@felice98
Жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow After that logic, everyone wants to do sit ups but nobody wants the muscles. Sounds ridiculous right? Truly intelligent people know what they don’t know..
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
@@felice98 Its the sunk cost fallacy, my friend! Most people don’t know they don’t want to be doctors until they become doctors. Truly intelligent people would walk away upon this realization, but unfortunately, most of them are drowning in $300k student loan debt so that’s not a viable option 😭
@felice98
Жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow I would not project my own situation on "most people". Just because you could not become a doctor does not mean that other people can not be happy and be a doctor... I just have the feeling that you have a deep deep envy for physicians who clearly have a higher education and broader expertise than you, make more money and are simultaneously happy while you could not do that...
@asdfasdfadsfasdf
Жыл бұрын
@@felice98 Money isn't everything.
@sarahmurphy-nf4yl
2 ай бұрын
A PA should NOT have 'FULL AUTONOMY' 😮 😠 😡
@angelicarose3790
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know I needed to hear/see this.. until I did. Really helped me ease my anxiety and stress about life in general. Thank you!
@annabellebaldwin57
Жыл бұрын
Your amazing thank you so much for this video
@LiveOutLoud87
2 жыл бұрын
I graduate pa school in about 3 months and I’m so excited to start my career!!!
@EllenOcran-d3d
10 ай бұрын
This is the boldest and realest thing I ve heard about chosen to be a PA. Thank you so much 😊 You made it so easy 😢 Even after 2 years someone like me get the opportunity to watch this ❤
@danaityonas4713
2 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you very much :)
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
❤️ thank you for watching!!
@MDForTheCulture
2 жыл бұрын
That’s why I’m choosing PA over MD.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you made the best choice for yourself! ❤️❤️❤️
@LorianandLothric
2 жыл бұрын
It’s obvious that certain people clicked on your video hoping that you would regret choosing PA and not MD and where a bit angry that you had no regrets at all. Not sure what they expected. 95% of PAs are satisfied with their career. They chose PA school because they wanted to be a PA. This should come to no surprise to anyone other than egotistical doctors who think the world revolves around them and are deluded into believing that everyone wants to be like them. It’s a self-centered view. Anyway, I loved the video. You earned a subscriber. :)
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Haha youre probably right. I think most people wanted to be to say I regret not going to medical school. My biggest regrets in life is neither: eating too much food or not ordering enough food. Hahaha. This is life! And thanks for the support
@lyingasshoes9455
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice it really helped clear my head
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@teresarodriguez9949
Жыл бұрын
This was beautiful. Thank you! ❤
@channghiem5012
2 ай бұрын
she Ngos what up with this profession
@Lumina_2357
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really needed to hear this!❤
@AMMIICCAAA
2 жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much!!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@nodaysoffj6841
2 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful to me. Thank you
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Yayyy! I’m so happy to hear that! 😊
@JoJo-vi6xx
Жыл бұрын
not me as a nurse wanting to go to PA school just cuz im bored
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Haha probably not the best reason to go PA school!
@christopherbae6544
2 жыл бұрын
Needed this! 28 juggling pa vs md
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You won’t make the wrong decision. 😆 Choose whatever makes you happy! And your age shouldn’t affect your decision at all
@StoicContrarian
Жыл бұрын
Damn!! “You have no money” how embarrassing 4:09
@diosnelfrica590
Жыл бұрын
My friend went with me to my country and my parents asked him what did he do for a living? He is a PA but after trying to explain to my parents his job they said “So you’re a doctor” and he just accepted it. 😅
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 it’s def hard to explain our profession!
@AfroMedic
2 жыл бұрын
I am you 10 years later. I am 65% now on PA , but my dream was always to do medicine. But I'm poor and medicine is expensive and I need to make a life for myself sooner.
@thamicatertulien2704
Жыл бұрын
You don't have to be rich in other to go to med school
@catholicchiara
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU IS ALL I CAN SAY. May God bless you!!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Awwh thank you so much! ❤️
@diona5370
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these videos your life was exactly was I thought about when I was spending a week off just thinking about my future. It is insane how similar this sounds to me
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for listening ❤️
@diona5370
Жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow currently at UCLA and thought to myself do I really want to commit to being an MD? I always had the idea if living life and enjoying it as early as possible and I did not see myself doing it as a medical student. Props and major respect to all MDs out there but for me I had such a drive to work and experience the PA life asap and I knew what the pay was but I know that I would want to make investments those being refinancing properties that would be in tangent to investing in my future. Amazing video!
@Earthspirit555
3 жыл бұрын
This is GREAT NEWS, I am currently a Sophmore in college and was originally a pre-med student. I have two little children and I realized that becoming an MD would require me to sacrifice my time with them. I started looking into nursing but they don’t have the autonomy that I would like to have. I somehow came across a video discussing PA’s duties. I am now fully committed to becoming a PA and I’m interested in going into the Obgyn field or Radiology field. Thank you for this video it really put things into perspective for me. ALSO, I want to go to Mongolia as well! My husband is from there and he raves about how beautiful it is there. So we’ll be visiting there in the future to see his parents! Have a wonderful day!! ❤️
@samingoshow
3 жыл бұрын
Yayyy! So excited for you to finally figure it all out! And you must visit Mongolia! It truly is incredible! So deserted but so beautiful!
@saikoflowers2333
2 жыл бұрын
I’m from AZ and I don’t even know where to start?!!!!!! Do I need to find a PA program first or take the pre reqs and then transfer to a university?
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Start with Google! There’s tons of sites with great articles to navigate the profession.
@jessenagy9302
6 ай бұрын
Find a PA program you want. Be strategic. Then find their pre-reqs and do well
@darlenecortez8897
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. ❤️ I am International medical graduate in 2009 and did my residency in Internal Medicine in my country finish in 2013. I moved to the United States in 2016 . Currently I am a citizen. I am 37 years old. I haven't worked since this year. I am mom staying at home. Firstable trying to learn English that is not proficient yet. I take step 1 October 2021 and I fail and I will retaken January 2023, and fail again.!!! I am so frustrated and sad. I have too much red flag. I am looking to study for P.A because l like too much is pretty similar to medicine . Sincerely I am not sure yet. But I definitely want to be in the health field. Please I need advice. !!!Thank you so much in advance !!!!!
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️ I wish you the best of luck. Sounds like you’re on a great mission and you have solidified your purpose! Just keep going!
@alesha2027
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber here! Thanks for the advice.
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! So glad you enjoyed the video! 😂
@Confettifun
2 жыл бұрын
And here comes all the salty MD trolls who act like they’re better than everyone in medicine
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 can’t we all just get along? All I want is world peace ✌️
@felice98
Жыл бұрын
Girl you seem like a PA who is bitter for not being a proper doctor…
@cassandrawilson7834
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sami.. I needed to hear this.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome friend! 😊
@ItsJamie-yq1jk
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much with this video
@18mbiana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ glad you found it valuable
@chuehuethao1060
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love your energy!
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️
@lilyjezebel7444
2 ай бұрын
I regret becoming a doctor!!! Sacrificed my life for nothing! Never got a residency and worth anything without a medical liscense working in healthcare not getting paid more than $25 an hr. I got in 650k debt, have no kids, n lost my youth!! I wish I became a PA trust me, ur life is worth it!!! Stay clear from medicine unless you have straight A's
@1225elb
Ай бұрын
AWESOME
@majesticw7668
2 жыл бұрын
Great points, you nailed it and called it for what it is, bottomline.
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for listening ❤️
@susie3910
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u .. love everything u said .. I really needed this ❤️
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@mattgehm7827
3 жыл бұрын
That's a really bold statement to say you're more competent than a physician
@samingoshow
3 жыл бұрын
Never said I was more competent than a physician. But I did say PAs can be better providers than physicians.
@mattgehm7827
3 жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow you did say you are equally competent and then followed it up can be better provider which is why I got the implication from
@hombreuno1
2 жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow You insinuate that with what you said. Those years of residency and fellowship you weren't capable of doing, is what makes an MD/DO the better provider. They will have 3 times more differentials for a common complaint than a PA bc of your rushed education.
@mattgehm7827
2 жыл бұрын
@@hombreuno1 that's isn't true
@mattgehm7827
2 жыл бұрын
@@hombreuno1 also more differentials aren't necessarily a good thing, like I could throw out a 100 different ones for knee pain but that doesn't mean they are any good
@Feminella
Жыл бұрын
This is such a positive beautiful video I love it
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I share a ton of my PA and money journey on here hoping it will provide you guys some insight into your journey!
@carmencarrillo5900
Жыл бұрын
hello! Great video, I am interested in your Real Estate business as well :) it would be great if you can do a video
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Awwh thank you! What exactly do you want to know about our real estate properties?
@carmencarrillo5900
Жыл бұрын
@@samingoshow How you started and what did you do to get your license if needed. I am thinking of going into healthcare field but also have my real estate business on the side :)
@diderislam1598
6 ай бұрын
I don't know whether I'll get an answer from you or not. But still i want to ask one question. I am Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 1st year student from Bangladesh. I want to apply for PA program after i complete my undergraduation from here. So do i have to participate in any kind of competitive exam for attending PA school?
@SarangiNepali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video ❤❤
@samingoshow
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️
@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, new subscriber and fellow PA here. I'm a "geezer"👨🏾🦳😅(PA for >20 years). I REALLY like your energy and passion for the PA profession. It's worked well for me and my family. I wish you the best! 👩🏻⚕️👋🏽👨🏾⚕️
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing. 😊
@RubiksBotES
Жыл бұрын
Hi Omar you are someone I would love to talk to! I specifically wonder that is this career sustainable for men in the long run. What I mean is as you age are you still able to enjoy the career or regret that younger doctors may treat you some way. Even though you are more experienced?
@pagandeva2000
6 ай бұрын
Nursing has a similar relationship issue between LPN/LVN and RN… the Registered nurse being higher. I’m an LPN who is very happy that I didn’t go further. I was very clear in what responsibility I was comfortable with and I have no regrets. So many RNs have offered their unsolicited advice feeling that I should go on. I have my reasons and I know that Registered Nursing is not for me. I have less headaches, more control, because I have a State Board that determines my practice. It states that our titles are not interchangeable, so, I don’t allow them to dump their tasks on me. So, what I’m saying is be happy with whatever you are doing. Plus, anyone has the right to change their career if they want to. Schools did not close.
@jahzgo4942
Жыл бұрын
Hi. Do you recommend any online PA school that could help me pursue this path without giving up my current day job?thank you
@jeff9826
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing advice! Thank you
@samingoshow
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@jannyoh1056
2 жыл бұрын
this video gave me a better perspective of everything. thank you
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