What are the benefits of becoming a physician's assistant?

A physican's assisant is highly respected in the healthcare field. You can have a career in 6-8 years as opposed to a doctor's endless journey through to get their medical degree. P.A's have the authority to do almost everything a doctor can do; from writing prescriptions to examining patients. You can have a family life as well as a rewarding and high paying job as a P.A. Not to mention a respectable career.