UGoLong Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (should have said "Most"!) I was interested to see who had/has the most unusual career before going to PA school. All of us were exposed to medicine somewhere along the line, but what else did you do? I was an engineer/project management consultant for my day job. My most unusual assignment was on an inspection team, seeing if we could (with approval of the authorities!) attempt to break into a sensitive government installation. Here's my story of getting to and through PA school: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1479372099/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I was a Vice-President at a CD/DVD manufacturing facility that specialized in nitch products like bendable CDs and DVDs, glow in the dark printing, thermal color changing printing and scatch n sniff printing on discs. Got a patent on Braille printing on optical media as well and some other patents regarding media and packaging. Prior to that I used to do cost negotiations for fortune 100 companies and before that I worked at Verizon wireless (started off as a CSR answering phone calls then worked my way into training). Concurrently I was and still am a PADI scuba instructor. I also worked as a Skipper at The World Famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland off and on for 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 4, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 4, 2013 in 2013 that answer is probably "health care practitioner".....grrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap1249 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Professional violinist, played in orchestras and taught lessons. My life was so strange, it's difficult to explain to anyone but other musicians who have been through the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelleK Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Since graduating college in the 90s...a waitress, credit card bank supervisor, engineering company product manager, union organizer, clinical research coordinator, clinical research associate and a clinical research project team leader...clinical research was the last 9 years of my life before PA school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasip Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Late 70's to '81, EMT with a lot of exposure to medical examiner cases for a large N. Texas county (transport service). Interestingly, when co-workers have been aware of this past experience they're more interested in these stories than medical cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM2016 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 My friend was a bartender at a strip club lol. In her defense, she worked at a hospital for a year and a half and then started working as a bartender AFTER she was accepted to PA school in order to save up more money. She would make a few thousand a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 4, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 4, 2013 My friend was a bartender at a strip club lol. In her defense, she worked at a hospital for a year and a half and then started working as a bartender AFTER she was accepted to PA school in order to save up more money. She would make a few thousand a night! did she do more than serve drinks for that money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpSite Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I also worked as a Skipper at The World Famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland off and on for 6 years. Just wondering which six years? I had a couple friends who were cast members in the late '80's early '90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 2000-2006. I was at the blue bayou 1998-2000 prior to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 ... I also worked as a Skipper at The World Famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland off and on for 6 years. I want to see pics LOL :heheh::;;D: I do not know if you would consider it unusual, but I am a licensed private investigator. :O_O:BTW Timon I think you won IMO. I mean being Skipper for 6 years that in itself takes patience. If you can do that, you can do anything my friend (even be a PA). LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM2016 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 haha..believe it or not no..she does have a kim kardashian body though and would dress in skimpy clothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 haha..believe it or not no..she does have a kim kardashian body though and would dress in skimpy clothing LOL Sounds like this girl who was my study partner last semester. Do I dare ask what state does she live in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM2016 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 LOL Sounds like this girl who was my study partner last semester. Do I dare ask what state does she live in? Florida lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Florida lol No, wrong girl thank goodness. Though, knowing there are 2 girls like this is kinda scary. :=-0: LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Bars Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I led 5th and 6th grade schoolchildren on nature hikes for 14 years. I've led backpacking trips, told campfire stories, performed in skits, sang songs, even taught line dances. I know The Lorax story by heart and I've had many really groovy outdoorsy hippie friends. I finally decided to go back to school and to switch from leading hikes to working in the health room at camp so that I could eventually make some real money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdnelson1 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I was a bush pilot north of the Arctic Circle, crashed an airplane on the Arctic Ocean then got a Masters in Spanish, taught high school then college, worked as an insurance agent on the side, then decided to go back to what I had originally studied - pre-med, and go to PA school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreatx Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Paramedic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Wow! These are some great stories. Keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I was a missionary in West Africa for 16 years. And before that a forensic serologist in a crime lab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMarie Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I was a radio DJ for our tiny local AM radio station during my late high school/early college years (mid-90's). We played all adult contemporary music, so even now when I hear a Michael Bolton song, I want to curl up in a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 ... when I hear a Michael Bolton song, I want to curl up in a corner. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 degree in animal behavior, worked as a dog trainer and practiced behavior modification (for dogs) for 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 This thread is worth it if just for WhoRYou's cartoon! There is an incredible set of experiences out there! What you find is that a significant amount of your non-medical experience is transferable to the PA world. You have learned how to overcome problems and deal with people in all sorts of situations. To employ the scientific method to solve problems. To work and talk with people. You'll have to learn a new set of tools and diagnoses but you'll be just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpSite Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 2000-2006. I was at the blue bayou 1998-2000 prior to that. Ahhhh, nope. About 10-18 years too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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