Should You Go To Medical School or PA School? | Doctor VS Physician Associate

Опубликовано: 12 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: Dr Ollie Burton
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Heads up, this might be a controversial one, but it's well intentioned. In this video we compare and contrast medl school and PA school - ultimately should you become a doctor or a physician associate? Both have their significant advantages and challenges, so let's compare and try to help you decide!

Note! This video concerns medical and physician associate training in the United Kingdom, most specifically England. If you're watching this from the US or another nation abroad, most of the particulars will likely not apply to you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Start
02:30 What are Doctors and PAs?
04:45 The Courses
09:45 Autonomy
11:20 Finances & Earning Potential
12:10 Training Pathways
15:00 Generalism & Specialism
17:30 The Rub

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