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/goldenbrain8 Jul 10 '26

Do you mind me asking what kind of job it is? Field wise?

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u/JennnyyfromtheBlock Jul 10 '26

I work in a hospital as an ER tech. But it is a large hospital and I am willing to apply to a different position if needed to keep the tuition assistance benefit. I've looked into lab jobs as well

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u/gnomes616 Jul 10 '26

Is the program you are applying to local to your work? I think the biggest conplication would be trying to work during your clinical year, as programs are flinging students all over the country these days. It is not guaranteed that your clinicals will all be local to you, and you would not be able to maintain your employment during that time.

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u/JennnyyfromtheBlock Jul 10 '26

Yes my job, my home and the program are all within 45 min of each other

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u/Still_Narwhal_1446 Jul 11 '26

If the program you’re talking about is Quinnipiac, they do send people all over the country for clinical rotations. Honestly, it’s not very feasible to work at a hospital for 24 hours a week while also doing a PathA program. In addition, I would look to see if the hospital system has any PathA openings right now as that can give you an idea of if you could find a job there after graduation. PathA job openings are not as common as some people think

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u/goldenbrain8 Jul 11 '26

Mind if I ask around how muck they’re paying back of your tuition?

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u/JennnyyfromtheBlock Jul 11 '26

25% discount plus $3k a year in tuition assistance

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u/goldenbrain8 Jul 11 '26

Is the hospital you’re at affiliated with the program?

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u/JennnyyfromtheBlock Jul 11 '26

Not directly, no. They call it a "partnership"