Physician assistant masters program or med school

>>17478563
I think you're doing the right thing. You're only going to increase your chances of getting into med school plus you're gonna be hands on helping people which will help you get a feel for things.

I'm 25 and I graduated with a not quite pre-med major (probably like one or two postbac classes away) and generations of my family are doctors, so it's always in the back of my mind. I too am intimidated by the commitment required for just the training, as well as the lifestyle of a busy physician (not that they're all like that), but based on everyone I've seen who got into medical school through something other than a straight shot after graduation, the biggest thing seems to be hands on experience and/or volunteer work. I know dudes who went to EMT training and were paramedics into their 30s before going on to be MDs. There isn't really a time limit on this stuff it's just a question of how old you want to be before you're in an established career and making money, yknow?

>>17478563
Off-topic OP, but I'm a freshman right now with that major, and like you were before, I want too be a doctor too. Any advice for me in college?

>>17479072
2nd year med student here- the higher your grades are during undergrad, the much less stress you put yourself under before applying. Don't fuck up and you'll be golden. When I applied, 3.3 was the absolute lowest many schools (DO or MD) in my area even looked at, and even then, that's with a stellar interview and good ECs. Don't put yourself in a hole and you'll be good. Good luck man!