I started my first PA job August 1983 in Houston in Internal Medicine at a multispecialty group practice where there were already about 20 PAs. I was right out of PA school with no student loan debt and my salary was $17,200 which is about $52,000 in today’s money. They paid for my white coats and I received $750/year and 5 days off/ year for CME. By 1992 my salary was $60,000. PAs were licensed in Texas in 1994. Interesting video!
I love when long time PAs share their perspective. It's easy to complain and be frustrated by the state of things, but whenever I hear the prospective of those that have grown this profession, it makes me realize how far we have come! Thank you!
Solid video. It may be interesting to share I work in an undeserved inner city ER in the northeast and am receiving a state sponsored loan forgiveness package effectively raising my salary from 140 to 180k per year. I have realized salary alone won't build wealth for us so I am using my younger years to generate cash for investments... also seems like the new AAPA president is a fighter so they got some CME $$$ from me this year.
That is fantastic! Yes, those loan forgiveness programs are great. Smart of you to take advantage of it and to mindful about investing while you are young, and glad to hear you are supporting AAPA. I know they are not perfect, but hopefully we'll see some great things as more PAs get involved!
Thank you for another great video! It seems that PAs are underpaid for the work that you do, hopefully that will increase at a higher rate soon. ❤ to PAs
Aww, thank you! Yes, if you really look at what different professions make, we are underpaid based on our level of training and responsiblity. However, so are teachers, police officers, nurses, etc, so I do recognize how fortunate we are.
I am Kandavel from India I am planning to send my daughter abroad for higher studies. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in homoeopathy BHMS(bachelor of homoeopathic medicine and surgery). She is in her final year now and she will be completing her course by 2026. We are looking for the course Physician Assistant in Texas. I need some suggestions from you.
This link takes you to the Texas state PA association where all the PA programs in Texas are listed. tapa.org/page/texas-pa-programs I don't personally know about many of them, but I will tell you what I think are some of the top programs. I would say UT Southwestern in Dallas is the premiere program in the state. I also think Hardin-Simmons, Baylor, and University of North Texas are also excellent programs. Unfortunately, I would not recommend my alma mater, University of Texas, Medical Branch. It's not terrible, but I think there are some inherent problems with the school. Anyway, You can go to each school's website and they will give you all the information you need about each pragram.I hope this is what you were looking for from me!
What do you think about these numbers? Do you think PAs are fairly compensated?
I started my first PA job August 1983 in Houston in Internal Medicine at a multispecialty group practice where there were already about 20 PAs. I was right out of PA school with no student loan debt and my salary was $17,200 which is about $52,000 in today’s money. They paid for my white coats and I received $750/year and 5 days off/ year for CME. By 1992 my salary was $60,000. PAs were licensed in Texas in 1994. Interesting video!
I love when long time PAs share their perspective. It's easy to complain and be frustrated by the state of things, but whenever I hear the prospective of those that have grown this profession, it makes me realize how far we have come! Thank you!
Solid video. It may be interesting to share I work in an undeserved inner city ER in the northeast and am receiving a state sponsored loan forgiveness package effectively raising my salary from 140 to 180k per year. I have realized salary alone won't build wealth for us so I am using my younger years to generate cash for investments... also seems like the new AAPA president is a fighter so they got some CME $$$ from me this year.
That is fantastic! Yes, those loan forgiveness programs are great. Smart of you to take advantage of it and to mindful about investing while you are young, and glad to hear you are supporting AAPA. I know they are not perfect, but hopefully we'll see some great things as more PAs get involved!
Thank you for another great video! It seems that PAs are underpaid for the work that you do, hopefully that will increase at a higher rate soon. ❤ to PAs
Aww, thank you! Yes, if you really look at what different professions make, we are underpaid based on our level of training and responsiblity. However, so are teachers, police officers, nurses, etc, so I do recognize how fortunate we are.
I am Kandavel from India
I am planning to send my daughter abroad for higher studies. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in homoeopathy BHMS(bachelor of homoeopathic medicine and surgery). She is in her final year now and she will be completing her course by 2026. We are looking for the course Physician Assistant in Texas. I need some suggestions from you.
This link takes you to the Texas state PA association where all the PA programs in Texas are listed. tapa.org/page/texas-pa-programs I don't personally know about many of them, but I will tell you what I think are some of the top programs. I would say UT Southwestern in Dallas is the premiere program in the state. I also think Hardin-Simmons, Baylor, and University of North Texas are also excellent programs. Unfortunately, I would not recommend my alma mater, University of Texas, Medical Branch. It's not terrible, but I think there are some inherent problems with the school. Anyway, You can go to each school's website and they will give you all the information you need about each pragram.I hope this is what you were looking for from me!