Hi Guys,
So I will be graduating from college this May 2008. I have came to a crossroad of whether to choose DPT program or Physician Assistant program for my career advancement. I have been reading some of the excellent debates in this forum and wish to ask a couple of questions:
1. For those of you who are already in the profession, which field would be more flexible in terms of working hours and vacation, since I am one who value family time strongly?
2. I am interested in the pediatrics field. Which profession would offer greater opportunities for the pediatrics field?
3. A successful DPT and PA probably share a handful of personal characteristics. So my questions would be what are the characteristics that is DIFFERENT between a successful DPT and PA (or since nothing is black and white, probably a characteristic that a DPT would require more/less of, etc.)
I understand this is a PT forum, so it's fine if you don't know anything about PA, it would be nice to hear from your experience as a PT.
I really appreciate anyone who participates and thank you graciously in advance!
Sincerely,
Baee
So I will be graduating from college this May 2008. I have came to a crossroad of whether to choose DPT program or Physician Assistant program for my career advancement. I have been reading some of the excellent debates in this forum and wish to ask a couple of questions:
1. For those of you who are already in the profession, which field would be more flexible in terms of working hours and vacation, since I am one who value family time strongly?
2. I am interested in the pediatrics field. Which profession would offer greater opportunities for the pediatrics field?
3. A successful DPT and PA probably share a handful of personal characteristics. So my questions would be what are the characteristics that is DIFFERENT between a successful DPT and PA (or since nothing is black and white, probably a characteristic that a DPT would require more/less of, etc.)
I understand this is a PT forum, so it's fine if you don't know anything about PA, it would be nice to hear from your experience as a PT.
I really appreciate anyone who participates and thank you graciously in advance!
Sincerely,
Baee