Just as BRAWNDO stated, I also took a path that was quite long to get to where I'm at, including PA courses.... It's a great field that requires some hard work and dedication, some days it can be tough to get through a heavy patient load, and being in medicine can also make a happy man very cynical quickly, so always make sure to try and do whatever you can to keep your spirits up. It can be very rewarding as a profession. Good luck and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask for help or guidance!!!