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

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  • 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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  • @MichaelHenrycomedy
    @MichaelHenrycomedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @OutLoudJB
      @OutLoudJB  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😉👍🏼

  • @donaldauguston9740
    @donaldauguston9740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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

  • @Dallas88888
    @Dallas88888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this, Jon!

  • @Robinredbreast
    @Robinredbreast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @robertbottorff763
    @robertbottorff763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @darrylblack1022
    @darrylblack1022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @krishinds4617
    @krishinds4617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Congratulations on being (almost) done!

  • @edwelty
    @edwelty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @octhom1
    @octhom1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper3741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!

  • @TakeTimeToTravel
    @TakeTimeToTravel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 :)

  • @danieledwards7565
    @danieledwards7565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, excellent explanation!

  • @bernardofitzpatrick5403
    @bernardofitzpatrick5403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @thriveperformanceandnutrition
    @thriveperformanceandnutrition 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @johnr.french6499
    @johnr.french6499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @paulsheedy4650
    @paulsheedy4650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed - it takes time to find your true passion

  • @petegau
    @petegau 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @OutLoudJB
      @OutLoudJB  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pete!

  • @michaelalanjunak
    @michaelalanjunak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace6120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex!!

  • @janaltus
    @janaltus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you well 🙏🏼

  • @marcdarpel7766
    @marcdarpel7766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @dramonmaster222
    @dramonmaster222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @rodburket4582
    @rodburket4582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing, Rod!

  • @bateschildress
    @bateschildress 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @michaelcombs1031
    @michaelcombs1031 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Michael!!!

  • @brianmerrill9529
    @brianmerrill9529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @AfroMedic
    @AfroMedic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait to start next year

  • @christopherbae6544
    @christopherbae6544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @randletv
    @randletv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @hehehehfun4938
    @hehehehfun4938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @GregRBaird
    @GregRBaird 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dudehere1981
    @dudehere1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks dude👌🏼

  • @stefan716
    @stefan716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @ak5659
    @ak5659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @unclesteve3039
    @unclesteve3039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jorgearizmendi6808
    @jorgearizmendi6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lb5712petelemonade
    @lb5712petelemonade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Educational

  • @benjaminvella2736
    @benjaminvella2736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. P.A .
    From PA

  • @shutch3849
    @shutch3849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stpaley
    @stpaley 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @DavidBrowningBYD
    @DavidBrowningBYD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @johnhutchinson5260
    @johnhutchinson5260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @larryknickerbocker3282
    @larryknickerbocker3282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Seminarylearning
    @Seminarylearning 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gpslibra
    @gpslibra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @OutLoudJB
      @OutLoudJB  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @chuckcarson7972
    @chuckcarson7972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @stevendewey8134
    @stevendewey8134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @LenHealsU
    @LenHealsU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @LoganDC100
    @LoganDC100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @frankperez2248
    @frankperez2248 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DungNguyenvan-hv3ob
    @DungNguyenvan-hv3ob ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay quá

  • @yaminidegala7065
    @yaminidegala7065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @yaminidegala7065
      @yaminidegala7065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OutLoudJB thank you

  • @tule2955
    @tule2955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @skammer2007
    @skammer2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    handsome PA :)

  • @eoinMB3949
    @eoinMB3949 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @dalemettee1147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aikagamersandsports8489
    @aikagamersandsports8489 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @OutLoudJB
      @OutLoudJB  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @anacletwilliams8315
    @anacletwilliams8315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so cute!

  • @savannahglebe5165
    @savannahglebe5165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fit boi 🥵🔥🤣🥰😘

  • @4theloveofAJ2023
    @4theloveofAJ2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alejandroterrazas3081
    @alejandroterrazas3081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ewwwww yellow American mustard!

    • @OutLoudJB
      @OutLoudJB  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @torreypoon4833
    @torreypoon4833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thought yall were Physician Associates now.

  • @ticodoe
    @ticodoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well request an MD and wait longer then 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @ticodoe
      @ticodoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @briano672
      @briano672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ticodoe
      @ticodoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jennyserrano4546 yes, because you say so

  • @cristianortegalgbtq458
    @cristianortegalgbtq458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes jon hospital🤷💉💉💉😱🙈🙉🙊😂😂😂👌si

  • @PA28Ace
    @PA28Ace 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pretend doctors

  • @ThuyNguyen-vm7hc
    @ThuyNguyen-vm7hc ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay quá