I am a 25 year old mother of a 5 year old. I currently work for an orthopaedic and sports medicine practice in the physical therapy department. I am trying to find a way to go back to school to become a Physician Assistant. I have NO family and all of the programs are in another city/ state. I have no idea how it will be possible to quit my job, go back to college full time, have time for studying and clinicals, and arrange appropriate and affordable schooling/ childcare for my son. I could really use some advice, knowledge, and encouraging words. Thank you and God Bless.

welcome to SFV professionalparent !
I believe, you have already made the first step towards your goal ! You'll see that quite a few on this forum have done it or are doing this or are planning to, just like you. You'll get a lot of pertinent responses soon I am sure, to help you in your 'personel life project'.
:welcome:

As Dew said, many have done it and are doing it, I have and still going for my masters and for permenant certification.

You can do it too.

I asked around and placed, what I have been told is the for what you need, a great site. try this link
http://singleparentsnetwork.com/cgi-shop/jump.cgi?ID=439

Im sorry I cant give any more than this about medical practice. Good luck...
and tell us what you find out too... okay.

you can check out the two resources we have at SPN

Our directory - Education
http://singleparentsnetwork.com/Education/

and our shopping area - Education online
http://singleparentsnetwork.com/Shop/Education_Online/index.html


hope that helps
Robin

Do you want to become a physician or physician assistant? I am part of a great site oldpremeds.com if you are interested in going to medical school. I am a single parent also with 2 girls trying to go to medical school. I am not sure which way I am going to go.

Best of Luck!

oooooohhhhhh.... Singlemomdoc,

Let's trade info

Well... my 15 yr old wants to be a doctor and he's already started researching schools, grants, and scholarships.