Physician Assistant Specialties you can choose from and their Salaries!

[@clair233]

This is the most helpful PA channel

[@AdannaThePA]

I'm so glad to hear that, I want it to be helpful. So good stuff!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Clare Hill I agree!😁

[@navymed3]

so true

[@lexilol8159]

Pathology PA- $119,000 Dermatology PA- $118,000 Emergency medicine PA- $116,000 Critical care PA- $114,000 Surgical sub specialty PA- $113,000 General surgery PA- $106,000 Adolescent medicine PA- $81,000

[@icared4338]

Thanks

[@lavaboy1565]

psychiatry?

[@ItssMeeLilyy]

Do you know if a PA can work in the NICU

[@mamacocolilo105]

@@ItssMeeLilyy if a p.a. can work in the adult icu, why wouldn't a p.a. be able to work in the nicu?

[@lilythao9642]

@@mamacocolilo105 I'm not sure...that's why I'm asking :)

[@trevonsmith2761]

Not sure if you’re aware of Patrong’s channel he’s and urgent care PA that started out in the ER. He started at $100 an hour in his first position, so he made over 200k for his first job. And working at urgent care with a night differential and a bit of overtime still makes around that much yearly. So awesome to see medical professionals being paid so well. It’s definitely well deserved

[@xXlOrDaLeXxX]

Hello trevon, it's possible to make that kind of money for a PA? It's just a question because I'm making some PA salary research because I'm very interested in become a PA, I'm a foreign medical graduate who want to practice as a PA in the US, so I want to know if you could tell me how much can do a orthopedic PA, because that's my favorite speciality, by the way thanks for answer me this question, hope you have a very good day. Regards.

[@marijahscott3265]

@@xXlOrDaLeXxX I feel like it depends state by state when it comes to the financial part of being a PA. I really patrongs channel because he breaks it down when it comes to finances and how much he makes yearly. It's really inspiring!

[@lacydo]

It sounds good but I am sure if he was not a Traveling PA, he was doing many Overtime Hours

[@billr5842]

PAs shouldn't even exist.. They need to train more doctors. Midlevels are dangerous.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

@@billr5842 I would like to see your evidence that "midlevels" are dangerous.

[@pulgapedorraa]

I’m so excited to start my journey as a PA student! I have always been interested in medicine but every other health career has turned me off whenever I learn more about it. PA, however, feels like huge relief. The more I learn about it, the more excited I get. I’ve never felt this way about any careers! Good luck to anyone who is on their journey to becoming a PA :)

[@AdannaThePA]

Wow isn't it good to know what you want in life. It's such a freeing feeling blessings on your journey

[@PoshandpamperedTV]

I'm a licensed Esthetician and looking into becoming a PA for Dermatology. This helped a lot!!!

[@maryem8263]

Choco Mama Its very competitive...come to find out!! :( Best of Luck.

[@technicallygorgeouss]

Choco Mama ME TOO!! go girlllll ❤️❤️❤️ I can’t wait

[@eabnailart]

I can’t wait to go to PA school! I’m so overwhelmed by all the specialties but it makes me excited too! Great video, I love your channel!

[@AdannaThePA]

Thanks for the support!

[@AdannaThePA]

So many specialties... So much to choose from... this career is AMAZING! 😁

[@lucasmondo1]

I did not know about the lateral movement PA's had. Thank you for clarifying!

[@wichayan2772]

I’m starting PA school next year. So excited 😆

[@Kam87900]

How is it?

[@Steezymarz]

I still have 7 years to go and this is very informative because I want to work in the ER. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!

[@Lizzieeeash]

I'm applying to PA schools this year and I'm so excited after watching your videos!! :)

[@AdannaThePA]

I'm excited for you!

[@TweenTime101]

Elizabeth Ivey update?

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Peace be to you Adanna The PA! Your videos just keep getting BETTER! 😃I like the "little cartoon" you- that's cool! If you don't mind me adding my "two cents", Hospitalist PA s are becoming a highly sought-after position. There is a shortage of doctors in this area and, Residents have been able to truncate the super long hour they have traditionally worked in some places. Hospitalist PA salaries tend to range from $110,000 to $130,000 (about $45 to $65/hour respectively). This does NOT include sign-on and quarterly bonuses. Of course, there are out-liers (as low as $92,000 but as high as $200,000). Any PA who wants to pursue this specialty HAS to be ready to GRIND!😥😬Ways to make yourself into an exceptional and highly sought-after Hospitalist PA, are as follows: 1)Become VERY good at running codes (ACLS knowledge WITH skills), 2) Get good at techniques (PICC, mid and femoral line placement, intubation, chest tube, etc.), 3) Have a VERY good understanding of Pathophysiology, Clinical Chemistry, and disease management 4) Be a team player! Respect the knowledge of your healthcare team mates (PT, OT, RT, SLP, RN, NPs ,etc.), 5) Learn to effectively engage and educate patients and their family members about their conditions, 6) Know when to consult your Supervising Physician and/or specialist docs, 7) take the CAQ Hospitalist specialty exam once you have enough years of experience and CMEs . There are additional ways. However, I think this is a good start. I REALLY enjoy being a Hospitalist! It's not for everyone though! Keep up the WONDERFUL work you are doing. May the good Lord continue to bless you and your beautiful family!😊

[@jitensingh6542]

Please guide me bro.. i am from india. Hii.. i am from india.. will u please guide me for admission in Physician assistance.. thanking you..

[@smithmc375]

Am frm india

[@sunshine-qw5md]

I start college next year and am very interested in dermatology, I love learning about the skin. Though primary care also seems fun

[@milaantonets5981]

This is the most helpful channel I found on KZbin for Pa's.

[@aliciaslices]

Love you’re channel! I’m a sophomore in high school and I’m very determined to become a PA!

[@AdannaThePA]

Your already on the right path girl cause being determined is the first step in getting it done!

[@Emma-hx1ue]

I’m going into high school next year and making decisions for the career I want and couldn’t decide what I wanted to be!! This video 100% helped me decide and now I know what I want!!❤️

[@cristiannn8049]

Emma Cate omg your barely going to highschool and already thinking about what to do? Your so smart lmao I’m a junior in highschool and barely looking into what to do smhhh

[@Emma-hx1ue]

mf Cristian haha thanks lol! But yeah I have to decide which classes I will take next year that go along with the career I want. It’s really annoying because i don’t know if I will change my mind or something lol

[@robintobento2737]

I Start my PA school next Winter Semester in Munich Germany. Thanks for your Information Love from Munich

[@AdannaThePA]

Ayyyeee! Congratulations!

[@LaVieLuv]

Adanna I love your videos! So many people have asked me why am I not trying to go the NP route. This is exactly why! Soooo much to choose from.

[@AdannaThePA]

Stick with what you feel is right for you!

[@ericc3690]

much more of the pre-PA community needs to be subscribed to your videos

[@AdannaThePA]

Well thank you so much! I welcome them all 😁

[@Quietsloths]

yay im so happy you made a video like this!! my dream job is to become a pa and even though money shouldnt matter when choosing a career its cool to see what my options are.

[@AdannaThePA]

Thank you for watching and yes taking a good look at your options just makes for a better career planning experience.

[@rlouis215]

This is why I chose family nurse practitioner since I’m a nurse I wanted to do more but also be very flexible just like the PA there is is so many areas you can go in oh and I believe those yearly salary are base pay without weekends or holiday pay so if you include holiday pay or any other bonuses for weekend or night work you will see even the lower salary get bumped up by 5-6 thousand if not more

[@AdannaThePA]

I agree. This is just a base. I know PAs in these fields making ssooooo much more.

[@sidl8698]

My buddy's uncle who is an orthopedic surgeon who owns his own practice just hired a PA @ 200k a year, so while looking at average salary is a good basis to knowing what the pay is like, I think you can do way better once you have the hours built up within the field of your choice or specialty.

[@AdannaThePA]

That's so true. Experience is key when negotiating salaries.

[@stephania4940]

What state is his practice in?

[@SlingingSlxsher]

im trying to decide between being a PA or an MD. I'm having a tough time LOL. so I thought I'd come here.

[@AdannaThePA]

Well welcome! 😅. Binge watch videos and continue to research. Both are great careers

[@yaracruz-murillo6162]

Your videos are so helpful! I want to be a PA and you have provided so much information!

[@AdannaThePA]

Thank you! Im so glad to hear the information is useful

[@Artressa]

How does dermatology makes more than surgery?

[@AdannaThePA]

They do a lot of aesthetic procedures so they can really bring in the big bucks!

[@DrAdnan]

I’m jealous of the lateral movement PA’s have.

[@AdannaThePA]

It's definitely nice if that's what you are looking for.

[@LiveOutLoud87]

Just got in and I can’t waittttt

[@idammage]

Yes, very helpful! Thank you so much Adanna!

[@AdannaThePA]

Your very welcome and thank you for watching!

[@piiesees]

I’m so glad o found this I wanna be a PA as well

[@GenevieveRusso]

Wonder how much this differs as a new grad. I'm so nervous about what it will be like after I graduate in 2022...

[@palpninvader2139]

Great info . I like what you are doing Andra .

[@odeleya1768]

This might be a dumb question, but if you’re a PA and you’re working in let’s say two specialties at once, are you basically making double the salary? Like if you’re working in dermatology and emergency medicine, would you be making like 234k a year? I’m a high school student and the PA profession really interests me!

[@sanadollxx]

I want to be a Dermatology PA ❤️

[@Itzslym]

basically, an icon. And you will ! Are you in college already ?

[@sanadollxx]

Tania August no i’m going to my junior year of high school 😊

[@vivian116]

Twins !! I want to be a Dermatology PA ! I’m a rising senior in high school right now. (:

[@vibrasnutritivaspr]

I'm currently studying nutrition and dietetics.The PA route sounds super intriguing, however, is there a specialty where I can utilize my nutrition background? I love everything health and wellness

[@AdannaThePA]

I would say icu or general surgery would be beneficial because a lot of the Patients are seen in those specialties Can be on prolong vent requiring peg tubes or may have had TBI’s and nutrition plays a big role in their recovery.

[@channghiem5012]

have you experience with these stemcell therapies? obviously gotcha mention stroke therapy, i'm aware of the trial thats still sorta inthe works

[@meikoblock]

The thing that frustrates me regarding NP school is that you have to specialize, you would think the lobbyist for NPs would want them to have more movement laterally, PAs can move laterally without having to go back for more schooling. Unfortunately, since I do not have any healthcare experience I'll be going the BSN to NP route. Not that I wouldn't enjoy being a nurse I think I will really enjoy the profession just wish I did not have to go back to get a bachelors and then grad school.

[@AdannaThePA]

Each profession has its pros and cons and I fully understand what you're saying about the rattle but as he said you believe that you'll enjoy being a nurse and so that's really all that goes down to what career will you best see yourself a good fit in.

[@daysimaldonado6665]

Hello, I have a quick question. I know you need a Bachelor's degree to enter a PA program. If I become and RN and get my BSN would that count as me having a Bachelor's?

[@AdannaThePA]

Yes it would!

[@daysimaldonado6665]

Thanks. That's great to hear!

[@Itzslym]

Yeah as long as you’ve completed the prerequisites though.

[@gerxiong18]

If you get your BSN you should consider NP instead :)

[@Rich_Club_Only]

Adanna please after your 4yr course as a PA..Meaning doing masters in PA gives you the chance to choose a speciality right???I want to be a neurosurgeon do I have to necessarily go to the medical school before I can be a neurosurgeon ,I have finished my 4yr course and am confused if I can still be a neurosurgeon.

[@lennyperry2130]

Awesome video

[@AdannaThePA]

Thank you! ☺

[@Htxari]

Why would the surgery ones make less??

[@Samonalisa]

Been waiting for this video 😭 than you!😊

[@AdannaThePA]

You're very welcome!!

[@Samonalisa]

*thank lol

[@Lovelyyaubrey]

I just have a question after all the schooling and money into becoming a physician assistant, do you make that type of salary and get work right away. I’d hate to do all that then it’s hard to get a job or only trying to pay me not as much because I’m a fresh graduate

[@winnielygamer]

Can you post the website where it broke down the specialties and the amount they make, that you stated in the video, please? :)

[@Sn0oChiMs]

Hi Adanna! I love your videos and would love to become a PA! I have one question. I see that you listed being a PA in Pathology as a specialty to choose. Do you think it would be attainable to get a job as a Pathology PA as I see there are Pathology assistant schools where they train specifically to work with pathologists?

[@jeisongarrido7376]

Hi, do you need to study more to go into these specialties? I would like to go to the Emergency Medicine PA, but how does that work, do you just go straight there or need to do more?

[@aaronmcdaniel5802]

Are PA's subject to only one specialty are can they get trained and certified in more then just one specialty?

[@AdannaThePA]

Nope we can move where we please

[@jeisongarrido7376]

how do you choose your specialty, do you have to study more or do you just go to a physician and ask them? how does that work?....I want to be an emergency medicine PA, but i don't how how it works :/

[@nailsbyLP]

my sister in family med gets paid 125k as a new grad!

[@lesheat6204]

Very informative thanks!

[@AdannaThePA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stanvan4290]

I’m kinda confused cause I a freshman in hs but what would an orthopedic physician assistant be if that’s even a thing. I honestly don’t know if u already talked about it in the video but I just like stuff to do with bones and ligaments and tendons. U prolly talked about it but i didn’t hear u say orthopedic and that’s all I’d know

[@TheErnie101]

Hi there. Anyone know what is the song being played at the beginning?

[@muelespajourney9738]

This was pretty helpful. I wonder if these salaries will change within the upcoming years

[@ssneed7881]

How has it been being a trauma/general surgery PA? That is my dream specialty! I'm currently an OR RN, still taking my prerequisites!

[@AdannaThePA]

I just put out a vid in this! Hope you like it.

[@mth591]

Thank you. So helpful

[@AdannaThePA]

Your very welcome!

[@MultiWhitney14]

Although very helpful that list is a bit misleading . In Boston a starting is above 120k but then again the cost of living is way more here

[@trinxo5605]

Hi!! Im trying to get a better grasp of how and when do you specialize in the pa track?

[@AdannaThePA]

So you decide you want to be a PA during undergrad and you either choose a natural science like Bio and Chem to major in to get all of your pre-reqs for school easily, or you can just major in whatever you want in undergrad and just take your pre-reqs for PA school ala carte.

[@trinxo5605]

Adanna The PA thank you!!!

[@elisa3667]

After my recent miscarriage, I’ve decided I want to be an ob/gyn PA too!! Any advice?

[@celsius1022]

One question : how can i tell if being a pa is right for me?

[@Abby-th8ur]

celsius search up videos on why people chose pa if that stuff aligns with some of your interests then that’s how you know

[@laurab9419]

By shadowing a PA

[@thehungergames898]

what process/steps do you have to take when you decide to switch specialties?

[@faithcalhoun6877]

Would Nutrition fall into any of these? Like the plant based doctors.

[@tamaradenise8295]

I know its not the topic, but can you explain about how hub sites for second year pa students work and the experience for them.

[@shayadair6218]

I have a high school 3.7 gpa. I’m not a 4.0 student, science isn’t extremely easy to me. But I think I could figure it out? I got accepted into a really lovely school with a PA program that would guarantee a spot in their PA school if I don’t mess up during my bachelor’s degree. Do you think I could do it? I know that’s not a lot of information but I’m just a bit nervous that because I’m not a perfect student that I’ll struggle. I understand the medical field is really rough...

[@gisselabby9222]

go for it! get your bachelors in something you’re really interested in though. that way you have a lower chance of getting burn out before you even get into PA school. as long as you do the pre-reqs they require.

[@portxr]

I really want to major in neuroscience and become a PA with a specialty in neurology or neuroscience, but if I want to get in PA school, is it best to stick with Pre-PA or biology?

[@dannyross1681]

Hi, Adanna. Thank you for putting this up.It was really helpful. However, I have a few questions to ask: I am a Physiology Undergraduate in the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Am I eligible to apply seeing I don't have any HCE or PCE in any way? And what school has an affordable tuition rate seeing I'm from Nigeria. Thanks.

[@lacydo]

It aint about how much you can MAKE, it's about how much of it can you KEEP

[@AdannaThePA]

That's true too, but for people who don't make much, and don't keep much, having a larger salary is king

[@lacydo]

@@AdannaThePA Not really because taxes will eat that Money up

[@awesome4781]

Is there anything to do with Anesthesiology?

[@AdannaThePA]

Unfortunately not yet 😞

[@awesome4781]

@@AdannaThePA okay. Thanks anyway. God bless you!!

[@mimi-zu3sy]

How much is PA school? And is it similar to a masters degree?

[@Summer_Jay]

Love you girl

[@WordSeed100]

How do you become an Infectious diseases, Tropical Medicine, Epidemiology and Microbiology Physician Assistant/Associate?

[@bartrese]

That seems like something a public health degree would be better suited for

[@theeprepa9719]

What about a plastic & reconstructive PA?

[@AdannaThePA]

They have those as well, that's why I put in that part where it said think of a specialty and likely PAs work there. The landscape is wide!😊

[@theeprepa9719]

Ok thank you, I’m very interested in that field!

[@Demonte202]

but you can work in multiple hospitals and make more money at night one hospital and day in another

[@AdannaThePA]

You can. I knkw several PAs that work at multiple locations including both hospitals and clinics.

[@kiannafraga7209]

What are prerequisite classes to enroll in PA school?

[@JohnThePA]

Go to any PA program's website and they'll spell it out for you with each class they want. It's similar across programs.

[@genesisayala2851]

Once someone chooses a specific area they want to be a PA, do they have to stay their or can they pick and move to another area later on?

[@JohnThePA]

You can move around as long as the next job in the different specialty hires you

[@danepa-s1720]

Hi! Do you have a contact with a travel PA-C? I would love to know more about life as a travel PA.

[@justinabenson7229]

As a physician assistant can I work with Anesthesiologist? That's the path I want or surgery PA

[@JohnThePA]

If you want to do anesthesiology you should consider becoming a CRNA. If you want to do surgical stuff then there's a ton of surgical PAs! The path is the same for all of them: you have to go through PA school.

[@laryngo4382]

I doubt that this field doesn’t have any but does Otolaryngology have PA’s?

[@AdannaThePA]

I believe that would fall under ENT, and they do have PAs in ENT.

[@laryngo4382]

Adanna The PA You are correct. Thank you so much!

[@alanimattese9046]

Is the Pay weekly or biweekly?

[@wendymartinez7685]

Question, rn I’m applying to colleges and I’m interested in PA but usually colleges just says physician assistant . Would we have to choose after a certain amount of time? Or does that simply mean just a PA. ?

[@JohnThePA]

PA is the abbreviation of Physician Assistant in this case. They're the same thing

[@mishparubhavathy]

Is Neurology is good for PAs?

[@JohnThePA]

A lot of the neurology PAs I've spoke to love their jobs.. They're also really smart

[@emymarcoux2494]

How many months or years for PA school??

[@AdannaThePA]

2-3yrs depending on the if you're in a dual degree program or not, or 5-6yrs if you're completing a direct entry program straight from high school.

[@queenofambition3111]

This help full

[@__ThenTheresBritney]

What about anesthesia?

[@AdannaThePA]

Nurse anesthetists have that conglomerate.

[@__ThenTheresBritney]

Thank you for your response! could a PA practice Anesthesia even though CRNAs dominate the area or would that make them a AA instead. I ask because I'm interested in becoming a PA but I would love to either surgery or anesthesia.

[@milktea5777]

If I'm not the best at math, can I still go to PA school?

[@AdannaThePA]

The short answer to that is yes. 🙂

[@milktea5777]

@@AdannaThePA thank!

[@jodi-.-]

Milk Tea I’m terrible in math and on all and any tests but I won’t let it stop me from becoming a PA! Class of 2020! You can do it too

[@kiamhong390]

what about radiology?

[@luumaven]

Very informative video! Thank you. Btw, you’re very pretty. ☺️

[@AdannaThePA]

Thanks

[@Lovelyyaubrey]

What makes you want to go into Obgyn?

[@leeslyrose]

Hello!!! I’m interested in being a PA and still working towards my associates. Do you think it’s a good idea to major in Spanish and philosophy and minor in accounting? I’m a little confused as to what the prerequisites are for PA school. Thank you.

[@eriklynn79]

leesly B major in a science(bio, chem, etc.)

[@t.g.5058]

leesly B It’s really up to you and what the PA program you’re interested in requires. The PA program I’m interested in requires a BS or BA in any field, so my non-science BS and minor aren’t really an issue, however if I could do it all over again, I would get a BS in some sort of science like biochem or physiology, and minor in psychology and Spanish. I think everything you’ve mentioned has the potential to help your career, but you should be strategic with these things, so give it some thought, and see what the requirements are for the PA program you want to get into are, then align that with your personal education goals.

[@niviachilds-english3784]

Is there pediatrics?

[@AdannaThePA]

Yep! There's a PA for that😁

[@soundarya1464]

I am a physician assistant student from India ......how can I get into higher studies in abroad????what is the entrance exam that I have to prepare to get into abroad institutions.....

[@urssmith]

Check ARCPA website.

[@jaquelineg6477]

Is this state based of Off of USA statistics

[@AdannaThePA]

Yes

[@HannahTran1]

No anesthesiology? :(

[@AdannaThePA]

Nooooo that's cornered by APP nurses

[@ndannoli]

Do you know how hours are like with emergency PA?

[@AdannaThePA]

It varies from hospital to hospital. The PAs at the hospital I rotated at work 10 and 11 hr shifts.

[@trevonsmith2761]

Our PA, MD, and NP’s work 10 hour shifts in the ED I work in

[@RAJA-is8vs]

Hi I am new to your channel .I am studying physician assistant in India and I have some doubt about carrier of physician assistant . please clear my doubt ,Can I work in US after completing my degree in India ?If it possible ,what criteria i have to do ? Please any one clear my doubt ...Please

[@urssmith]

Check ARCPA website. All the best.

[@robaniiraye]

You forgot to mention psychiatry

[@JustinMorgan105kg]

Aren’t Pathology PA’s not Physician Assistants? I think they’re “PA’s” as in Pathology Assistants which is similar in education as PAs, but specialized in education towards pathology. I might be wrong.

[@AdannaThePA]

No there are pathology PAs, in fact I know of a few that are MEs for their respective cities.

[@JustinMorgan105kg]

That’s awesome, I live in Ohio and the ME here has to be a forensic Pathologist, MD. I just looked it up and apparently there are only 4 states on the US that are like that though.

[@Amanda.Cooper]

@@AdannaThePA would love an interview with someone who is a pathologist PA. I want to be a pathologists assistant and was told you had to go that route.

[@thenightdances21]

I had no idea that PAs could be in pathology because I thought it was its own specialized field (master degree level) like what Justin wrote. I was told PAs would have a very hard time finding a job in the pathology field by a PA. Could you do a video on this ?

[@alexmcconico9703]

wow pa's are like the evees of the medical world

[@hypeaddict9122]

Hi if you can help me with a school project? It’s about me interviewing someone who I’m interested in the career which is a pa. Please that would be very helpful. I’ll be waiting for your response thank you🙏

[@AdannaThePA]

You can reach my business manager at: [e-mail] and you can place your request with him for scheduling.

[@atrueamerican6585]

Mah u forgot anesthesia

[@AdannaThePA]

So anesthesia is not a field you typically see PAs in. That one is reserved for the nurse anesthetists

[@czeslawjankruger6231]

you look very attractive