Hi all, I’m currently a sophomore in college and I’m torn over whether or not I want to continue pursing the Physician Assistant route. (I won’t be applying for at least another 2 cycles). I have to make this choice very soon since summer is approaching and summer CNA classes are filling up. Plus, I don’t want to be in a state of indecision any longer (I’ve been like this for two years already)
In my studies thus far, I’ve noticed that I’m not very fond of my Biology/Anatomy courses, whereas classes like Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology pique my interest more. I have shadowed PAs and I do like their work environment, as well has their interaction with patients and some of their other tasks, but I feel conflicted because the subjects that pertain most to the profession interest me the least.
I understand this question may be difficult to answer, but would you advise that I continue down this path and feel it out a little longer, or should I consider other options? I just feel frustrated when I’m in Bio or Anatomy (Digesting 150-300 slides for an exam makes me want to throw a brick at my computer… Plus I hate the labs, practicals, etc.) Overall, when I’m in those classes I wish I were somewhere else.
I do have other things in mind if PA doesn’t pan out, but I have been thinking about the PA profession for the past year, and I don’t know how to go about this choice. In a way, it feels wrong to leave it, yet also wrong to stay. (Yes, I’ve met with countless advisors, all giving me mixed responses) Some other things I’m considering are Civil Engineering (completely unrelated to PA, but it is another interest of mine (i.e. I like physics, structures, buildings, etc)), and Business (Albeit, this isn’t really an interest. It’s more of a last resort if nothing else works out). I guess I could also do Psychology, but I’m afraid of going into that because of low job prospects.
If anyone can offer me any advice, I’d appreciate it!
Thank you for reading!