Paul’s medical career began as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman. After an honorable discharge Paul received his Bachelors degree in nursing from San Diego State University, after which he worked as an intensive care and operating room RN. Returning to school Paul attended the MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Training Program at the University of Washington where he received his Masters in Clinical Health Services. Once certified as a PA, Paul worked in various areas of medicine including orthopedics, family practice and urology.