Can a physician assistant attend medical school or does he have to go back 4 years of college get his pre-med done?

A physician assistant (PA) does not have to repeat four years of undergraduate college to attend medical school. However, they do need to meet the medical school's admission requirements, which typically include:

* A bachelor's degree: While they already have this, it might need to meet specific prerequisites in science courses (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.) that may not have been part of their PA program. They may need to take additional undergraduate courses to fulfill these requirements.

* Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score: PAs would need to take and achieve a competitive MCAT score.

* Letters of recommendation: These would likely need to be from physicians or other relevant healthcare professionals.

* A strong application: Similar to other applicants, a compelling personal statement showcasing their reasons for pursuing medicine is crucial.

In short, a PA doesn't have to start over completely, but they likely will need to take some additional prerequisite courses and prepare extensively for the MCAT to be competitive applicants for medical school.