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Will weak eyesight keep me out of the PA profession?
I’ve been thinking about becoming a Physician Assistant, but I’m worried my eyesight could affect my chances of getting accepted into PA programs or working in the profession or overall count me out of this field.

I’m extremely nearsighted I can’t really see far away without correction but I’m not like blind. My left eye is much better than my right eye, and my right eye is very blurry. I haven’t tested for my driver’s license yet either, so that also makes me nervous.

Does anyone here have experience with poor eyesight in healthcare or PA school? Can vision problems hold you back from getting accepted or becoming a PA if they’re corrected with glasses or contacts?

Is it too late for a transfer to UD?

Do you guys think it’s late to think about a transfer to UD i would be coming in from CC and took a year break due to personal reasons. I was looking to transfer I haven’t finished my associates. so i would be graduating a year late.

I have about 44 credits so far and would be looking to major in integrated health sciences or something around that line I’m thinking about pursuing the PA route.

Things Im worried about because it already close to the deadline:

Housing
Classes

I’m currently in community college and about to turn 21. Originally, I was trying to get into the dental hygiene program, but I didn’t get accepted. It’s taken me about 2 years just to finish my prereqs, and now I’m feeling really behind.

I’ve always wanted to work in healthcare, and recently I’ve been researching the PA profession. The more I learn about it, the more interested I become. I’ve looked into what’s needed to be a competitive applicant, and I genuinely feel motivated to take on the challenge.

My biggest issue is that I feel like I’ve wasted a lot of time already and started on the wrong foot.By the time I transfer and finish everything, I feel like I’ll be so far behind everyone else and age wise as I’m supposed to be class of 2027. I also don’t have perfect grades and have retaken several classes. My current GPA is around a 3.65 including retakes.

Here are the classes I’ve completed so far:

A’s:
AP 1 (no retakes)
AP 2 (no retakes)
Sociology (1 retake: B)
Nutrition (1 retake: B)
ENG 101 (no retakes)
ENG 102 (1 retake: B)
Psychology (no retakes)
Intro Course

B’s:
Statistics (2 retakes: C, C)
Intro to Microbiology
Chem 110
College Math from high school (not sure if it counts)

I’m most worried about Statistics because of the retakes. I know PA school is competitive, so I’m wondering if this path still seems realistic for me or if I should focus on something else before investing more years into it.
I’d really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people in healthcare or who had a nontraditional path.

Hello I’m currently enrolled at del tech but will be transferring this fall to UD and was wanting to get a job as a medical assistant meanwhile the semester starts. Im a aspiring Pre Pa student and wanted to know where i could find positions open around the Sussex county area that would offer on the job training as i have no certification.