Mainstream Article Number Three:

Many individuals are now choosing Physician Assistant school as an

alternative to medical school. For those who do not want to consume
their lives with four years of medical school and then residency after
already completing an undergraduate degree, PA school offers a nice
alternative. Since PA schools are only two years long, this is also a
smart alternative to the of debt one would incur in medical school. The
need for PAs has increased over the years and will continue to do so.
This is due to the lower costs of hiring PAs, with almost the same
qualifications as a medical doctor. With the increased need for PAs,
schools are finding it harder to accommodate applicants. Therefore; PA
schools are becoming stricter on acceptance guidelines. Most PA schools
require 1,000 hours or more of hands on clinical experience, a 2.5 or
higher science GPA and a bachelors degree from an accredited
institution. Applicants must also obtain letters of recommendation, as
well as accumulate volunteer hours.