The NP and PA are not the same category. Yes the PA is a 2 1/2 year course accompanied by actual work in a hospital kind of like a residency. The NP may or may not have any connection with a hospital. Mass General has an NP program so on sight teaching goes along with class. However if doing an NP program at Boston College I do not believe a hospital is involved. Yes all md's are not perfect although they are supposed to be. Remember for any profession, Half of the class is in the bottom of the class. Sometimes some in the bottom half make better Dr's.
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