Dmartinez193 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I wanted to know what PA's and MD's do exactly. Like what is the difference between the two. I know that MD's do a lot of paper work and note taking on patients well-being. I just wanted to know do PA's do the same thing? I guess, I am just really confused on how they are different. Please let me know. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2014 start here: www.aapa.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted December 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2014 I wanted to know what PA's and MD's do exactly. Like what is the difference between the two. I know that MD's do a lot of paper work and note taking on patients well-being. I just wanted to know do PA's do the same thing? I guess, I am just really confused on how they are different. Please let me know. Thank you. As far as the actual work goes, they are not different any way. You can get bit picky about it, but they do the same job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted December 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2014 in the primary care world there is very very little difference..... once you are experienced. New grads - well you are more like an intern and resident and require supervision but 5+ years out (if you have been hitting the books and seeing full spectrum of patients) you really do function as a doc (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think this would be an excellent question to ask in the Pre-PA section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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