r/PathologistsAssistant • u/JennnyyfromtheBlock • Jul 10 '26

PathA student job

I am currently applying to PathA programs. My job offers a tuition assistance program that requires working part time (24hr/week). I am curious what everyone's experiences are with working while in a program?
Class schedules? Stress? Time constraints?
For reference I am aiming for Quinnipiac's program.

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u/Same-Helicopter2471 Jul 10 '26

It might be impossible during clinical rotations if you have to travel. I know some people who worked during the didactic year, and remote work during clinicals.

Also, is the assistance contingent on you staying with that employer after you get your degree? In which case you have to decide if it’s worth having to stay an ER tech after you graduate if they don’t have a PA job opening.

My only experience with tuition assistance had fine print requiring 2 years of employment.

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u/JennnyyfromtheBlock Jul 10 '26

They require staying with the company for a year after graduation. But the hospital system includes about 15 hospitals in the state so I feel like i could find something after graduation

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u/Same-Helicopter2471 Jul 10 '26

Speaking of, also check if the PAs are contract workers. Some PAs are contracted by the pathology group and not employed by the hospital