u/Economy_Stick8093

So I am a new graduate PA and I accepted a job in aesthetics (I know, I know, but mostly because nothing else was working out and the bills are billing so I need a job) my ultimate goal is to go into dermatology, I was an MA in the field prior to PA school and I love it. However, I am not naive to the fact that aesthetics is considered to not be “real medicine” and I also possess the desire to keep up with my clinical knowledge and relevancy as I did not go through PA school to not utilize any of it and help sick people. My concern is getting boxed into aesthetics going in as my first job. I would consider picking up an ER or FM even urgent care job to keep up with knowledge and skills but would it be possible to find a part time or prn one as a new grad? Am I going to be totally screwed trying to get back into a medical specialty down the line? I am not signed on for a time commitment at the aesthetic job, so I could leave any time with 2 week notice.. I guess I am asking has anyone successfully performed both jobs at once or been able to get back into medical specialties?

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u/Economy_Stick8093 — 12 days ago