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PA career for IMG - vikakatz
#1
Hi everyone!

I have a Q.
If an IMG did not match for a couple of years and won't match next year does he have any opportunity to become a PA?
Do you have any information/experience about the process?
ThanX
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#2
Hi! I tried to apply for PA positions before, but I had no luck. I ended up working in non-medical field.
Most hospitals and clinics requires a physician assistant certificate. From what state are you from? Here in DC the certificate is really a must.

Try medical assistant. Some will require Medical Assistant certificate, but most doctors don't require it if they know you are a medical graduate.

By the way, as a PA you see patient on your own. As a medical assistant you don't. Thats why you can get a position without the certificate. Don't quote me on this though. I may be wrong.
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#3
Hi I tried for residency for few times. No luck. Doing PA course. Check CASPA.ORG, You can get all the information need to get into PA program. Different program has different requirements.
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