Deciding between medical and dental career?

Im a college grad with a degree in Life science and a minor in biology (2007) from Penn State and currently in a Master's program in Health Education at Penn State as well. I have been interested in the medical field for a while now, have done research, volunteering and shadowing. Recently i applied to meds school for this fall but didnt get accepted any where. In my master's program, there are a few students who are in the dental field and i got some information from them and advice which got me to think about dental school as well. What my point is, is that i know what ever career i am to have, i want it to be related to interacting and caring for people and have to deal with medicine. I would appreciate it if someone could give me some personal experience in this situation whether medical or dental which would help me make my decision. I know i have to make the final decision but some guidance would be appreciated (education info and in field experience).
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Have you considered a physician assistant career? Or a paramedic? aapa.org
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