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    The document summarizes a conference that Daniela Quiles Méndez attended about a career as a physician assistant. The conference covered the requirements for admission to physician assistant programs, the differences and similarities between physician assistants and medical doctors, and information about the Physician Assistant Program at the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Key differences discussed were that physician assistants require 2.5 years of education after a bachelor's degree compared to 7-11 years for medical doctors, and physician assistants have a more flexible schedule and can practice in multiple specialties compared to most medical doctors focusing on one specialty. The conference provided helpful information to Daniela and other pre-med students about physician assistant careers as an

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    The document summarizes a conference that Daniela Quiles Méndez attended about a career as a physician assistant. The conference covered the requirements for admission to physician assistant programs, the differences and similarities between physician assistants and medical doctors, and information about the Physician Assistant Program at the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Key differences discussed were that physician assistants require 2.5 years of education after a bachelor's degree compared to 7-11 years for medical doctors, and physician assistants have a more flexible schedule and can practice in multiple specialties compared to most medical doctors focusing on one specialty. The conference provided helpful information to Daniela and other pre-med students about physician assistant careers as an

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    Daniela Quiles Méndez 840-17-4358

    ENGL4021-M03 Dr. Pier A. Le Compte Zambrana

    A Physician Assistant Career


    Date: February 26, 2021
    To: Dr. Pier A. Le Compte Zambrana
    From: Daniela Quiles Méndez
    Subject: Report on a Physician Assistant Career

    On Friday, February 5, 2021, I attended a conference arranged by the organization “Online


    Shadowing PR”, the same was held remotely via Zoom video conference. The conference
    convened at 7:00pm and was presented by the program director Charity M. Ramsey Irrizary,
    MCMSc, PA-C and the academic coordinator Laura Juárez, MPAS, PA-C, MPH of the
    Physician Assistant Program from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto
    Rico. The presenters discussed the requisites of admission, differences and similitudes of a
    Medical Doctor and a Physician Assistant, and other information about the program. The
    meeting adjourned at 9:05pm. The purpose of this report is to present some of the most important
    details learned throughout the conference.

    Physician Assistant (PA)


    Physician Assistants are health professionals that are able to diagnose illnesses, design treatment
    plans, prescribe medications, and many other responsibilities regarding a patient’s care. PAs are
    capable of reducing wait times, serving as primary care providers, reducing hospital infections,
    increasing patient satisfaction and increasing patient volume and revenue.

    Physician Assistant (PA) vs Medical Doctor (MD)


    Primary differences between a PA and an MD:
    A. Education
    1. MD takes from 7 to 11 years after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
    2. PA takes 2 and a half year after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
    B. Lifestyle
    1. MDs have a hectic life.
    2. PAs have a flexible schedule.
    C. Specialties
    1. Most MDs have only one specialty.
    2. PAs can have multiple specialties.

    Conclusion
    This conference was really helpful, not only to me, but to the other premed students that
    attended. It shows the diversity of the healthcare community and the different programs we can
    apply to in addition to an MD. Becoming a PA is an excellent alternative, because it brings to the
    table a better work/life balance but with the benefits of being an active professional in the
    healthcare society. Getting to know more about different careers when attending these types of
    conferences, can help future professionals get a better idea of the available options out there.
    Evidence of attendance:

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