Hello All,

I am a current PA Student (finishing next year). I have spoken to a few schools about applying to start AA when I finish PA School. GPA, previous experience, and GRE scores should not be a problem.

I was wondering if there is anyone here who is either an AA and also a PA. I know there are not many around, but I was looking for a comparison in education. PA tends to have a very generalist base, with a strong focus in assessment and diagnosis, but I wasn't sure how AA compares.

I ask not because I'm interested in ease, but because I can customize some of my clinical rotations to better prepare for areas not covered in as much detail with AA education.

Thanks every one!!!

(As a side note, because I get asked this a lot... the reason I didn't simply do med school was that I am older and have no desire to complete a 5 year residency, working 80 hours a week).