Can you become a PHYSICIAN while you're a Physician Assistant?

Can i become a physician assistant with a ged?

  • hello im 22 yrs old female...i dropped out in 10th grade but im currently getting my ged..i work as a medical assistant right now but my passion is to become a physician assistant i work side by side with both doctors and pa's so ive learned Alot about what they do. my question is with a ged if i get a associated degree in health science and then apply to a PA programs will they accept me just with an AA-degreee or do i have to have bachelors degree in order to apply for PA school?...please let me know i am very serious about become a physician assistant thank you

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    Yes, you can. You'd start with a bachelors degree in something and the premed classes, and then a masters degree in PA. You will need a bachelors. The GED won't matter.

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GED is not a factor but the bachelor's degree is a defiinite requirement. Checkout the following short article http://hubpages.com/hub/Physicians-Assistant-Program as it gives a good rundown of the requirements for entrance in a physiciains assistant program.

Most likely they accept that. Good luck!

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