Interview with Physician Assistant Randy Archibald

If you’re considering a career in the health care industry, the profession of physician assistant is growing in popularity. We caught up with physician assistant Randy Archibald to ask him about his experiences in the field.

My Colleges and Careers: What misconceptions do people have about being a physician’s assistant?

Randy Archibald: One of the most common misconceptions about the Physician Assistant profession is that it is less demanding and that there is less liability than that of a doctor. The truth of the matter, however, is that a Physician Assistant is under the same responsibility to competently evaluate and treat each patient that walks through the clinic doors. We are required to complete 50 hours of continuing medical education each year to maintain our licensure and to stay current on available evaluation techniques and treatment options.

MC&C: If you could do it all over again, would you still become a physician’s assistant?

RA: I love my profession and if given the choice, I would choose a Physician Assistant career again without hesitation. Over the past decade the PA profession has ranked consistently in the top 20 professions based on its stability, income, work environment, and job projections. With the aging of the population and shortage of medical providers, the future is bright for the Physician Assistant profession!

Thanks for sharing your insights, Randy!

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Randy Archibald is a Certified Physician’s Assistant who earned his degree from the University of Washington in 2001. After eight years at a family practice for eight years, he began working for Tri-City Medical Urgent Care where he has been for a year and a half. Over the duration of his career, Randy has cared for over 50,000 patients. Catch up with Randy online at http://tricitymedical.net/.

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