MD (Family Med) vs Nurse Practitioner

[numbersloth]

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[JustaDO]

I want to hear your thoughts on using the search function and tell me what you find.

 

[studentdocftw]

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question. I'm an undergrad and I definitely want to go into medicine. I love the science behind human health as well as the social science/public health aspects. I've shadowed a GP and a pediatrician and I really could see myself in that role, possibly even doing something like adolescent medicine with high risk youth. However, given the increasing scope of Family Nurse Practitioners, is there really any difference between going through a ton of schooling and getting an MD to be a family doctor vs. a shorter education to be an independent Family NP? I'm pretty sure I want to go MD because of the flexibility (who knows, maybe I'll find a specialty that I love that I haven't even considered), but want to hear other people's thoughts.

Yes. However, do you want to be a doctor or an NP?

 

[JustaDO]

Classic, someone tries to incite a 10 page debate, fails, and never bothers to respond, that total lack of effort will qualify you for NP school.

 

[piii]

OP, I think you should just stick to being a NP. You sound perfect to fill that role.

 

[JustaDO]

And now he deletes his post in shame, but that won't change history. SDN, I am proud of you today.

 

[KungFuPanda123]

And now he deletes his post in shame, but that won't change history. SDN, I am proud of you today.

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Where were you when God was handing out maturation during puberty cards

 

[JustaDO]

Where were you when God was handing out maturation during puberty cards

Said someone who literally chose "KungFuPanda123" as a name.

 

[moisne]

Said someone who literally chose "KungFuPanda123" as a name.

Irrelevant straw man attack when all else fails.


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[JustaDO]

Irrelevant straw man attack when all else fails.

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