can you becom MD or DO after getting a PA Licence..

[ne14]

Hello Guys, I just wanted to know if it's possible to become MD/DO after attending a PA program or if you can transfer to MD/DO programs or not.
thankyou for the prompt reply's

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[deleted6669]

You can apply just like anyone else, but credits generally do not transfer. a few programs wave certain classes, but as a rule don't expect transfer credit

 

[ne14]

Thanks emedpa... are you pa and if you are, are you trying fro MD/DO programs as well. and how hard it is to get in after completing PA programs...

 

[DrMom]

Depends on how non-traditional-student-friendly the school is.

Many schools like to have former medical professionals in their programs. I have a PA in my med school class. Nothing from his PA degree transfers, but he has a good head start on us in some of the classes.

 

[ne14]

Thankyou Dr.Mom... Are you in DO or Allopathic program. just curious. I admire your courage of going thru this tought journey.
good luck with your endeavors.
harman

 

[DrMom]

I'm in a DO program.

 

[DocWagner]

We had a PA in our medical school class...as a matter of fact we had RN's, RPh's, RT's, and myself a PT. Classes prior had DC's and DDS's. Generally, it is still the "hard core" Science/biochem people that score the highest in the first two years. Previous medical experience helps in years 3-4. Though none of the credits transfered, there are east coast schools (I believe NYCOM) that allow FMG physicians to receive 1 or 2 year credits prior to RE-entering US Medical Schools.

 

[LINY]

I go to nycom and there are a couple PAs in my class. They applied in the traditional manner- I am sure their background in healthcare made them attractive candidates