What are the cons of being a physician assistant?

One of the major downsides is the near-constant supervision. This means that there is no opportunity to work independently no matter how skillful the practitioner becomes.

On the downside, the job description is much more stressful than a regular physician, because it includes both clerical and managerial duties. And with all that work, a PA’s salary is still lower than that of an MD. Adding to the stress is the need to undergo 50 hours of Continuing Medical Education or CME every year, plus pass a certifying exam every 6 years.