[HealthyRN]

I know threads about considering medical school are often posted in the general forums, but I'm wondering how many NPs have actually considered med school as an option? Why did you choose to become a nurse practitioner instead of a physician? Have you ever regretted your decision?

[cgfnp]

Originally Posted by katyosu2006

I know threads about considering medical school are often posted in the general forums, but I'm wondering how many NPs have actually considered med school as an option? Why did you choose to become a nurse practitioner instead of a physician? Have you ever regretted your decision?

I think all of us consider med school as we get into this to practice medicine in some form or another. We choose NP for different reasons (some for family, some for time, some for money, etc etc).

I don't regret my decision. Yes there are certain things I would like better out of MD/DO but the small things I'm speaking of wouldn't make it worth it by a long shot.

[TMPaul]

Originally Posted by cgfnp

I think all of us consider med school as we get into this to practice medicine in some form or another. We choose NP for different reasons (some for family, some for time, some for money, etc etc).

I don't regret my decision. Yes there are certain things I would like better out of MD/DO but the small things I'm speaking of wouldn't make it worth it by a long shot.

Well said, cgfnp.

[cgfnp]

Originally Posted by TMPaul

Well said, cgfnp.

Thank you.

[nev]

I have this question. Say if I become an NP (i hope) and I have specialized in Family practice and has worked in that field for 3+ years. Then I decide to go to med school to get and MD. If I want to do a residency in Family practice, wont I get any advanced placement?

Thanks
Nev

[HealthyRN]

Originally Posted by nev

I have this question. Say if I become an NP (i hope) and I have specialized in Family practice and has worked in that field for 3+ years. Then I decide to go to med school to get and MD. If I want to do a residency in Family practice, wont I get any advanced placement?

Thanks
Nev

I'm not sure what you mean exactly by "advanced placement". It may be somewhat helpful in being accepted to a residency in family practice, but I am sure that your medical school record and performance on the step exams are given much more weight than any prior job experience. Having experience as an NP means basically nothing in medical school from what I have heard. Everyone is on the same level as far as the school is concerned. That is not to say that your experience would not be helpful to you personally. I'm sure that you would have an advantage over other residents with no experience in the field, as far as knowledge and being comfortable in the position.

[RN4NICU]

Originally Posted by nev

I have this question. Say if I become an NP (i hope) and I have specialized in Family practice and has worked in that field for 3+ years. Then I decide to go to med school to get and MD. If I want to do a residency in Family practice, wont I get any advanced placement?

Thanks
Nev

Nope.

There are no (legitimate) short cuts to becoming an MD or a DO. All candidates, regardless of whether they are fresh out of college or have years of experience as NPs/PAs/CRNAs/CNMs/etc., go through all four years of medical school and then an internship and residency, the length of which is determined by their chosen specialty, not their prior experience. There is no advanced placement for anyone.

[nev]

are the residencies after med school really time consuming ,like doing an MD/DO in med school?

[RN4NICU]

From what I have found about it, residents work an average of 60-75 hours per week. This is much better than it used to be, where the average work week for residents was closer to 110-130 hours per week. Now, there are regulations that prohibit them from working more than an average of 80 hours per week over a 4 week period. I'd still have to say that residency is still pretty time consuming...

[nev]

What if I just do a general M.D degree, is it possible for me to get a job?
Thanks
Nev