How many years does it take to become a Physician Assistant (PA)?

I'm 27 and would like to become a physician's assistant (PA), but don't have any background in medicine, a prerequisite for nearly every PA program. Should I go through a phlebotomy program? Are there phlebotomy jobs out there? Would this be a good way...

A PA requires a Masters Degree. Would I be able to go back to become a Doctor if I am a Physician Assistant? If so, what routes would I need to take? If I have 6 years of college ...show more

So I want to become a Pediatric PA or a family PA, I know I want to work with children. In March I'm going to complete a CNA program. In August I'm going back to school and I ...show more

How many years right after highschool and do I have to go to different states like Chicago to go to a specific school? because I want to stay where I am.

So i am currently picking my electives for senior year and i am not sure if i should take physics. I Want to be a physician assistant, if not a nurse practitioner or doctor. But some people tell me i don't need to take it but some recommend that i should...

I was thinking of going with my plan to apply to PA programs after I finish college, but is it worth it? I mean, a physician assistant is EXACTLY like a doctor except you don't have your M.D. and its basically like you're the doctor's little "puppet...

I heard that some PA schools require you to have a BS or a BA. I have also heard that you need some experience in the medical field before you can enter the PA training program. I was thinking of becoming a dental assistant. Would a dental assistant...

Im a senior in high school and i am graduating this year, i want to know how do i become a physician assistant and what school should i go to in order to become one. do i have to ...show more

I am a junior studying Political Science at a university and thinking of pursuing becoming a Physician's assistant after i finish my degree...what would this take? Is it a long program?