Why I decided to become a physician assistant instead of medical school

Jon describes the differences and similarities between physicians and physician assistants. Then, he dives into his reasons for becoming a PA!
Email: OutLoudJB@gmail.com

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  • @donaldauguston9740
    @donaldauguston97402 жыл бұрын

    Jon, I'm so proud of you and your partner. You've done so much to make being open and "out loud" acceptable and "normal" - because it is! Congrats on your future graduation and all my best for a brilliant career. DA

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE

  • @MichaelHenrycomedy
    @MichaelHenrycomedy2 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered what the difference between the two was. Very interesting.

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    😉👍🏼

  • @octhom1
    @octhom12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jon, for explaining the differences to us. Congrats on making your choice wisely and can't wait for your graduation and watching your continuing story!

  • @robertbottorff763
    @robertbottorff7632 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jon, I never did know what the real difference was. It's always good to hear from you. My best to you and Brian.

  • @Robinredbreast
    @Robinredbreast2 жыл бұрын

    Jon well done there. It looks like you have chosen well in your career. Scope for growth and variety and it seems like you love the work!

  • @darrylblack1022
    @darrylblack10222 жыл бұрын

    Jon, Thank you for this teaching and sharing moment. Hang in there for Graduation is coming and You are almost there my friend. This was a great video. Love it. Talk soon.

  • @edwelty
    @edwelty2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining the difference. I wondered what it was. Congratulations on being almost done. Handsome PA!

  • @Dallas88888
    @Dallas888882 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this, Jon!

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper37412 жыл бұрын

    May your endeavors bring you great success! Your mama and Brian along with all your viewers are so proud of your success❤😊

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @krishinds4617
    @krishinds46172 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Congratulations on being (almost) done!

  • @TakeTimeToTravel
    @TakeTimeToTravel2 жыл бұрын

    Almost across the finish line! I have some great PA's that are very caring and knowledgeable, that have been taking care of me. This is a great explanation of what being a PA entails :)

  • @brianmerrill9529
    @brianmerrill95292 жыл бұрын

    How awesome is my guy? So compassionate, so brilliant and of course being a sexy beast doesn't hurt either.

  • @thriveperformanceandnutrition
    @thriveperformanceandnutrition7 ай бұрын

    Love this breakdown. Will be watching more of your videos. I am considering PA school after practicing as a dietitian for a little bit.

  • @danieledwards7565
    @danieledwards75652 жыл бұрын

    Great video, excellent explanation!

  • @rodburket4582
    @rodburket45822 жыл бұрын

    As a NP my niche ended up being Psychiatry which I felt very comfortable with early on in my nursing training. 30 years later I am now retired. I would say for most Nurses they find that “niche” early on. It seems to come down to what you feel most comfortable, most challenged, and who you help the most in your practice years. Of course it can change, but most people stick with what they enjoy most. Good luck Jon, you will need it (kidding), and here’s to the rest of your working life. Oh and now I’m retired, i really don’t miss it at all. LOL.

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Rod!

  • @bernardofitzpatrick5403
    @bernardofitzpatrick54032 жыл бұрын

    I learnt a lot man. Thanks! Sounds a great career.

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace61202 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you're a PA.I think you will be thoughtful .caring, helpful ,and compasionate. I have seen some PA's and Nurse Practioners and have received excellent care.25 yrs ago when I was 35,I looked into PA programs and there was one at a University 2 hrs away. Because of certain reasons I didn't pursue it .I wish you all the best with your new job.

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex!!

  • @petegau
    @petegau2 жыл бұрын

    Good Luck in your chosen career. Looking forward to following you on your life adventure

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pete!

  • @paulsheedy4650
    @paulsheedy46502 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jon. Some people are lucky in that they know want they want to do in life from an early age. It took until my mid 20's before I worked out what I wanted to do. 52 now and been in the second hand antique business since and loving it.😀👍

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed - it takes time to find your true passion

  • @michaelalanjunak
    @michaelalanjunak2 жыл бұрын

    So proud of you Jon! You are going to be a great PA. You have the right attitude and loving nature for the job, not to mention you can help with certain individuals that may not be out of the closet yet. They will see you as an example and can help them with the coming out process. And so glad that you and Brian can be together finally. Good Luck to you but you don't really need that....you already have the power

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    🥰

  • @marcdarpel7766
    @marcdarpel77662 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Jon. I Just happened upon your channel and am enjoying it. I'm a PA also, here in California, and you've made a great choice. I've been doing this now almost 20 years and nearing retirement. I've been practicing in internal medicine, HIV care/Prep etc. And I highly recommend it. There's a big demand in the field and you'll have much more control of your career in the future. Best of luck...Marc

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marc! Actually just yesterday had an interview with the first clinic to prescribe PrEP in Rhode Island. I hope to get involved within the community any way I can. Best wishes and thanks for watching!

  • @johnr.french6499
    @johnr.french64992 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Jon so happy for you.go get it..

  • @dramonmaster222
    @dramonmaster2222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving us this insight into medicine and physician assistants.

  • @bateschildress
    @bateschildress2 жыл бұрын

    This was great! Thanks for sharing. We need WAY more PAs than there are in the pipeline. My cousin says she became a PA because she wants to spend her time with patients not in administration. Have you done a segment on the difference between physician assistants and nurse practitioners?

  • @dudehere1981
    @dudehere19812 жыл бұрын

    I want this dude as my PA. He could prescribe Prep and do the testing for it. Congrats on your upcoming graduation!

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude👌🏼

  • @michaelcombs1031
    @michaelcombs10312 жыл бұрын

    I think its cool I been a registered nurse for over 20 years and I worked all areas in the hospital. You will see how rewording your new career will be. I really hope the best for you and of course for Brian he must be really proud of you. good luck in your future. Oh yes love watching your adventures on youtube enjoy!!!!

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael!!!

  • @janaltus
    @janaltus2 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you well 🙏🏼

  • @christopherbae6544
    @christopherbae65442 жыл бұрын

    Going back to school for PA, low gpa science and Caspa but going to work on it!

  • @hehehehfun4938
    @hehehehfun49382 жыл бұрын

    Im a travel nurse and love working with PA. Not sure if I would go for NP, if so, would only be doing aesthetics.

  • @AfroMedic
    @AfroMedic2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to start next year

  • @DavidBrowningBYD
    @DavidBrowningBYD2 жыл бұрын

    My sister was a nurse for about 400 years. She earned an MSN (very annoying, because I was the smart one, but she followed through better than I ever did), she taught on the university level, and she started the training to become a Nurse Practitioner, which I believe is similar to Physician Assistant. I think she allowed some discouragement to stop her. But even as a retired nurse, she says, "Once a nurse, always a nurse!" Please speak out against discouragement!

  • @jorgearizmendi6808
    @jorgearizmendi68082 жыл бұрын

    I also graduate in a month! Best of luck on the PANCE 🙏

  • @GregRBaird
    @GregRBaird2 жыл бұрын

    LOL, you were knocking something lover..."Clang, Clang, Clang went the Trolly!"

  • @ak5659
    @ak56592 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a quick discussion of the difference between a PA and an NP? When I last researched a few years there seemed to be difference depending on the state. Some articles I read made it sound like one or the other was equal to an MD if working within your specialty but an RN outside. Others stated that if an MD had outlined a treatment plan, a PA/NP could make independent decisions WITHIN the plan. It all seemed very contradictory. Thaoks!

  • @johnhutchinson5260
    @johnhutchinson52602 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck with your studies best wishes to you both now and always john

  • @stefan716
    @stefan7162 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on finishing up! I am in my last 6-7 months of training for medical school and I am very happy to integrate a team and bring in more LGBTQIA+ members to the healthcare team. We need more minority representation in medicine be it people of color and women or different backgrounds or lgbtqia+! Cheers to us!

  • @danielsanchez3260

    @danielsanchez3260

    7 ай бұрын

    I disagree completely with bringing in LGBTQ into healthcare! Transgenderism is delusion! You can’t change your biology & that pseudoscience does not belong in healthcare!

  • @randletv
    @randletv2 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @shutch3849
    @shutch38492 жыл бұрын

    Informative video. Nice job. How bout PA v. NP (nurse practitioner?

  • @stpaley
    @stpaley2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for sharing some terms involving PA's with us, but personally you are about 4 months too late since i had a medical issue and have met with some sweet PA's

  • @LenHealsU
    @LenHealsU2 жыл бұрын

    So well explained Jon! Brian hit the jackpot when he became your boyfriend! :)

  • @unclesteve3039
    @unclesteve30392 жыл бұрын

    Clarification on NPs from an NP. In most states, NPs have full independent practice autonomy with out collaborative contracts with MDs, including owning their own fully independent private practices. We have specialty national board certifications in psychiatry, mid-wifery, anesthesiology, family practices, geriatric practices, Derm etc etc. We also maintain our RN licenses. Graduate school for NPs is usually 3-4 years beyond a BS in nursing.

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stevendewey8134
    @stevendewey81342 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have you as a PA. What area are you leaning to get into for kicking off your career?

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like Emergency medicine & Psychiatry - honestly I'm keeping all options open at this point!

  • @Seminarylearning
    @Seminarylearning2 жыл бұрын

    in some state's they can own their own practice now

  • @benjaminvella2736
    @benjaminvella27362 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. P.A . From PA

  • @chuckcarson7972
    @chuckcarson79722 жыл бұрын

    If you’re going to be a PCP, do it now when you are young. Realize the crap they have to do. Then move on to a specialty. That will make you appreciate it much more

  • @larryknickerbocker3282
    @larryknickerbocker32822 жыл бұрын

    im in minnesota i dont have a doctor . i dont know how to find one . i wish you were my doctor .

  • @lb5712petelemonade
    @lb5712petelemonade2 жыл бұрын

    Educational

  • @gpslibra
    @gpslibra2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. Can you compare and contrast education and duties of a PA with a RNP?

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    I may do a video comparing the two at some point: but generally they're the same with a few key differences. Thanks for watching, Greg!

  • @LoganDC100
    @LoganDC1002 жыл бұрын

    I think you're going to make a great PA.

  • @frankperez2248
    @frankperez2248 Жыл бұрын

    I've been a PA-C for 22 years. my best decision ever

  • @yaminidegala7065
    @yaminidegala70652 жыл бұрын

    which university is best for physician assistant in uk please do reply..I applied for York University and University of Central Lancashire

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh gosh, I’m from the United States so I’m sorry but I don’t know any UK schools!

  • @yaminidegala7065

    @yaminidegala7065

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OutLoudJB thank you

  • @ThuyNguyen-vm7hc
    @ThuyNguyen-vm7hc2 жыл бұрын

    Hay quá

  • @tule2955
    @tule29552 жыл бұрын

    I thought physician has to get a 4 years pre-med, then apply for medical school which is another 4 years, then you do residency which range from 3 years to 12 years, the latter is for brain surgeon.

  • @arnelcelestino9727

    @arnelcelestino9727

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are correct, but you do not need a four year degree to get into medical school. You have to finish all required classes. Medical school is very tough and not just anyone can get in. If it was easy anyone could be a doctor.

  • @gettygets872

    @gettygets872

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@arnelcelestino9727 , you got that right! All physicians of a certain age have bachelor degrees because you have to! If presently it is acceptable not to get a bachelors, it’s not worth it. To just do the basic requirements for getting into medical school will NOT prepare a medical school applicant well for the MCAT (5 hour exam for entrance to medical school). After 2 years of medical school USMLE Step1 (8hour exam), then shelf exams (3 hours x7 ) after each rotation in the 3rd year, this averages one exam every month. Then USMLE Step2 CK and CS at the end of the 3rd year (9 hours and 7 hours respectively). Then USMLE step3 (2 days) usually after the 1st year of residency+ in training exams (usually monthly) during residency and let’s not forget the 60+ work weeks. Finally, the board exam at the end of residency. Being an MD is no joke. It ain’t for the weak! 😊 and this is for ALL MDs. Then fellowships, usually 1-3 years if one chooses.

  • @briano672

    @briano672

    2 жыл бұрын

    PA s go 6 years , MDs 8 years then specialize- residencies fellowships . PA can specialize and do residencies as well which are generally shorter. What really counts is experience. Many MDs and PAs in primary care , hospitalists, ER, and some specialities do the same thing. A new PA grad vs a new MD resident grad will be at a disadvantage but 10 years in they will have similar experience- forget the stuff they don’t do and develop expertise in the stuff they do do. There are PAs better than MDs and MDs better than PAs.. you’ve got to find the person who’s best not the degree.

  • @tule2955

    @tule2955

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@briano672 , I currently under supervision by PA for Prep and I like it, I don’t think we need MD for everything. The point is to get MD degree is 10 times harder than getting a PA degree. I heard getting nursing degree is also harder than getting PA degree.

  • @briano672

    @briano672

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol Med school is not “ 10 times harder” than pA school - getting in or finishing. I went to Duke Med for PA school and trained with Med students. Nursing degrees can be easy to start LPN then RN then msn then NP. Can be done over many years part time

  • @aikagamersandsports8489
    @aikagamersandsports84893 ай бұрын

    I am from India I am bhms (homeopathy doctor) can eligible for pa

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    3 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately I think you’d have to go through Physician Assistant school (2 years total) here in the United States in order to be licensed and work as a PA.

  • @skammer2007
    @skammer20072 жыл бұрын

    handsome PA :)

  • @eoinMB3949
    @eoinMB3949 Жыл бұрын

    Let me ask you something..........where you someone who loved science in school? I want to become a PA but the one thing holding me back is that I dont love science. I can get through it and theres nothing I dont understand but I find it dry and boring. Is this a red flag for my future PA career?

  • @dalemettee1147
    @dalemettee11472 жыл бұрын

    Jon, at the start, did you consider a N.P. career instead of a P.A. My daughter is now a nurse. She works 12 hr. shifts in the E.R. in the city. She loves it. Has aslways wanted to be one.

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have - if I started out going to nursing school, NP is probably the way I would have went! The careers are largely the same with a few differences - love my NPs and nurses too! Glad to hear she loves her job☺️

  • @dalemettee1147

    @dalemettee1147

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OutLoudJB Jon, I wish you the best in you new career. I can't wait to see you two back together again.

  • @anacletwilliams8315
    @anacletwilliams83152 жыл бұрын

    You are so cute!

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so kind!!

  • @anacletwilliams8315

    @anacletwilliams8315

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OutLoudJB Awwwww

  • @savannahglebe5165
    @savannahglebe51652 жыл бұрын

    Fit boi 🥵🔥🤣🥰😘

  • @4theloveofAJ2023
    @4theloveofAJ20232 жыл бұрын

    Oh psychiatric rounds! Bring me pills! My INFJ personality is being "extra" today.

  • @torreypoon4833
    @torreypoon48332 жыл бұрын

    Thought yall were Physician Associates now.

  • @alejandroterrazas3081
    @alejandroterrazas30812 жыл бұрын

    Ewwwww yellow American mustard!

  • @OutLoudJB

    @OutLoudJB

    2 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, yellow mustard belongs on hotdogs and absolutely nothing else. LOL

  • @ticodoe
    @ticodoe2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on becoming a PA. Personally, however, whenever I go to the ER, I want and expect to be treated by an MD and not a PA. I've noticed lately, hospitals are using more and more the services of a PA over an MD and that might be over cost, not sure. A Physician Assistant may just be well trained in many areas of medicine, however, personally if I were given a choice I'd pick an MD over a PA anytime.

  • @Confettifun

    @Confettifun

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well request an MD and wait longer then 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @ticodoe

    @ticodoe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Confettifun , thank you for the advice. I most definitely will do that.

  • @briano672

    @briano672

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a PA of 25 years and a graduate of Duke the #1 PA school, I can tell you that experience counts more than the initial education. I’ve trained Med students, PA students and NP students. Having an MD after your name in no way equates with quality of care when compared to NPs or PAs - experience and investment in the patients experience is what matters. Find someone with experience and who loves what they do. If they don’t have the time for you don’t waste yours.

  • @jennyserrano4546

    @jennyserrano4546

    11 ай бұрын

    And you’ll probably end up receiving unnecessary antibiotics and narcotics because you chose an MD.

  • @ticodoe

    @ticodoe

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jennyserrano4546 yes, because you say so

  • @PA28Ace
    @PA28AceАй бұрын

    Pretend doctors

  • @cristianortegalgbtq458
    @cristianortegalgbtq4582 жыл бұрын

    Yes jon hospital🤷💉💉💉😱🙈🙉🙊😂😂😂👌si

  • @DungNguyenvan-hv3ob
    @DungNguyenvan-hv3ob Жыл бұрын

    Hay quá