065 | How to Practice Medicine Abroad as a PA: Interview with Megan, The Expat PA

Have you ever considered moving to another country, and then wondered if you could still practice medicine as a physician associate or a physician assistant while living there? There are now several countries where you could work as a PA, and the amount of countries that recognize the PA profession keeps expanding. Megan, aka The Expat PA, joins the show to share her experience having transitioned from being trained and practicing in the US to now living abroad and practicing in the UK. The best part is that she can help guide you through the process so you can work overseas if interested as well! In this episode, we also discuss what it's like practicing medicine abroad as well as utilizing a national healthcare system in the UK. Megan also shares why she thinks that pursuing financial independence helps you as a PA to have more flexible options throughout your career. You don't want to miss this informative conversation, and consider sharing the link to this episode with a PA colleague who has talked about practicing abroad!  Here is a link to Megan's PA services (such as coaching you through the process of working abroad as a PA, helping you with a mock interview, or personal statement assistance) on Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/expat_pa    ***Don't forget to use the promo code FVRR10COUPON for 10% off any of these services, or you can message Megan on Fiverr (expat_pa) or on Instagram (@ExpatPA) and say that you are a PA the FI Way listener to get the discount!***   Follow Megan on Instagram: @ExpatPA   Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway    Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/   Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway    Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway   Website to read blog posts: pathefiway.com   Prefer to pin the posts that you found informative? Follow along on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathefiway