Career fit quiz

Is Physician Assistant the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the physician assistant career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the physician assistant job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to diagnose and treat patients
Statement 2 of 8I love science
Statement 3 of 8I want a faster path than medical school
Statement 4 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 5 of 8I handle pressure well
Statement 6 of 8I want to explore specialties
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about About 6–7 years after high school training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $135,880 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Physician assistants examine, diagnose and treat patients, ordering tests, prescribing medications and assisting in surgery, working with physicians and other providers.

  • Take medical histories and examine patients
  • Order and interpret tests
  • Diagnose illnesses and injuries
  • Prescribe medications
  • Perform procedures and assist in surgery

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