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All states require you take an EMT course followed by a practical and written exam. The length of the course and testing procedures vary from state to state. I think all states require you to be an EMT-Basic before you can apply for paramedic school and many states require you to be an EMT for a minimum of 6 months to a year before you can even apply to Paramedic school. You may be able to get around these requirements du to the fact that you are a physician but you would hve to check with your state's department of health to be sure.
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Paramedic school is usually much cheaper and will certainly give you great experience in the field. Some states offer a paramedic to RN bridge program if you decide to become an RN at a later date. I am currently in Paramedic school now with the eventual goal of getting my AHS and becoming certified to teach so I can remain tied to the field after my body tells me I am getting too old to pull a 350 pound body out of a cramped bathroom. You might also want to check to see if you have services in your area that put RN's on the trucks. I know of one city in NJ that does this, and would offer you a chance to make RN pay without the building closing in on you.