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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t have advice but I’ve never heard of a lack of respect for MDs because of PAs. I feel it’s the opposite, but maybe others can chime in so you know that’s an unhelpful narrative she’s made up. [/quote]

Former resident here. There is a ton of tension between PA/NPs and residents. For many services PAs function similar to residents except they get paid more and they work way fewer hours. For example, they work say 4 days a week 8-5 and no weekends while residents work 12 hour days with only 4 days off in a 28 day period. We also work holidays with no extra pay (and they get overtime). The real issue is that the path to being a doctor is long and if you stop at any point it’s all for nothing (you can’t be licensed without residency) while PAs do 2-3 years of school and no residency. Plus people prefer PAs (that’s what you all say on here at least) so it hurts to do so much and work so hard and for people not to value your efforts. [/quote]

People value your efforts if you do a good job. PAs/Nps have worked to achieve their role. A resident isn't there yet.[/quote]

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