Carolly Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I am interested in the PA profession and feel I have something to offer. I don't see my 58 years as a barrier to getting my prereqs and getting through school. Might be harder, but I believe I can do it; in fact I'm excited at the prospect of such a challenge. Although I would be 62 upon graduation (at best) I think I would be able to enjoy working in the field for 10 years or so (unless there's forced retirement). The BIG question of course is whether I'd even be considered for jobs as a 62-y-o newly minted PA! I'm mulling over whether to go wild and go for it, or whether to be practical... Any experienced older PAs have any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolly Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I am interested in the PA profession and feel I have something to offer. I don't see my 58 years as a barrier to getting my prereqs and getting through school. Might be harder, but I believe I can do it; in fact I'm excited at the prospect of such a challenge. Although I would be 62 upon graduation (at best) I think I would be able to enjoy working in the field for 10 years or so (unless there's forced retirement). The BIG question of course is whether I'd even be considered for jobs as a 62-y-o newly minted PA! I'm mulling over whether to go wild and go for it, or whether to be practical... Any experienced older PAs have any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDHart Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 We had people in their 50s in my class. I say go for it! It's a job where you can work longer than digging ditches or nursing, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDHart Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 We had people in their 50s in my class. I say go for it! It's a job where you can work longer than digging ditches or nursing, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emfdj Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I graduated from PA school at 57. Looking back, I believe I wouldn't have been hired for something like neurosurgery or orthopedics. Maybe even ER. I don't fit the profile of what they are looking for ("young, energetic"). Luckily, I am more interested in Family Practice/Urgent Care where different skill sets are needed (ability to listen and communicate, etc) where age doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emfdj Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I graduated from PA school at 57. Looking back, I believe I wouldn't have been hired for something like neurosurgery or orthopedics. Maybe even ER. I don't fit the profile of what they are looking for ("young, energetic"). Luckily, I am more interested in Family Practice/Urgent Care where different skill sets are needed (ability to listen and communicate, etc) where age doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebSumm Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I graduated at age 56 and have worked in Oncology, Geriatrics and Rehab. Wouldn't trade it for the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebSumm Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I graduated at age 56 and have worked in Oncology, Geriatrics and Rehab. Wouldn't trade it for the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLReed Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I don't think you need to put your age on your resume. If your attitude is energetic, that will probably be the perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLReed Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I don't think you need to put your age on your resume. If your attitude is energetic, that will probably be the perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hubbardtim48 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Age is just a number. Go for it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 This is the deal. If you go Primary Care/Family Medicine, there will be a job. You may have to relocate, but there will be opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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