Family friendly PA programs

[smithav]

Our only PA schools in Oregon are 2 hours from my house. It is not possible to commute. So if accepted I would have to live there during the week and see my 4 kids and husband on the weekends, or move the whole family. Even if we all moved to Portland, I know I would see my kids very very little. Are there masters programs in other states that are either more drawn out or just more "family friendly"? Thanks.

[PaulK]

There are fewer and fewer "part-time" programs every day. Generally, they don't allow you much time with your family anyway. I suggest you bite the bullet and either A) move together, or B) come home on the weekends. On the bright side, PA school is usually 2 or 2-1/2 years, and it goes very quickly. Before you know it, you'll be done and you can find a job literally anywhere you want to live. And you'll be doing something you love!

Paul

[Cirian Klark]

Great info. Thanks for sharing. I hope I will make the best choice for myself. I've heard good things about that PA programs from current students.