So how many others became Paramedics before Medical School?

[pericardium]

I start in a little more than a month, and I literally just got my P-card from the state. I'd love to work as a medic during med school, but it's probably not realistic. Anyone have any insight?

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[leviathan]

Worked for a few years before med school, plan to work as an internist and intensivist. I know a couple other paramedics who went the same route.

 

[frosted2]

Just started medic class I have been a EMT-B for almost 5 years in a 911 service. I am leaning towards anesthesia or cardiology as I have really enjoyed each of those while shadowing.

I am hoping to apply to medical school neat year! I can't wait to gain more knowledge and learn new skills.

 

[incognitoflux]

I start in a little more than a month, and I literally just got my P-card from the state. I'd love to work as a medic during med school, but it's probably not realistic. Anyone have any insight?

One of my buddies just finished his second year of residency for family medicine - one more to go. He's been a paramedic for a little more than 10 years, worked part-time (maybe 2-3 times a month) for our local 911 service. He still has his national registry and is a physician now. He said it wasn't too hard to work really part-time. Obviously didn't make enough money to pay for his living expenses, but every dollar helps.


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[frosted2]

Do any former medics still carry their national registry? Or did/will you let it lapse? I hope to work a shift or so every now and then. I would like to keep my national registry as long as possible!


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[incognitoflux]

You can also recert by using college courses (science ones). Shouldn't be too hard to maintain your NR.


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[Dr. In Formation]

*raises hand*

 

[frosted2]

I am 5 months away from taking registry! WOOHOO!

Are there any docs here who are medical directors (and were former paramedics) but are in a specialty other than EM? What are the benefits/drawbacks of not being in EM?

 

[grapp]

I have been a Paramedic for 9 years, and I start medical school this fall...

Did you graduate med school? (6 years later lol)