Cover Letter: Physician Assistant Career

Have you ever wanted to be a physician assistant? If you do, it is a challenge to be accepted in PA (physician assistant) school. There are over one hundred and twenty-five PA programs in the United States. A physician's signature is required on some percentage of the charts of patients whom PAs treat in twenty-four states. This job is considered to be the second best job America.

1. I have always wanted to help people and work in the healthcare field. Although, I never wanted to be a doctor, and I never wanted to be a nurse so I choose to look into becoming a physician assistant. Physician assistant interest me because they have a more exciting field of work than nurses, but they do not have all of the stress that doctors do. There are many interesting things that come with being a physician assistant and after reading this paper you will understand why this is what I want to do.

My chosen degree program is Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Kaplan University. I am currently a online student. I have been doing some research of my program and I have came up with a lot of very interesting facts. First the median salary for a Medical Assistant is $28,860 per year that is about $13.87 a hour, that was in May 2010. There could be opportunities it maybe higher, For example, the experience you may have, or the facility you are working in, and even the level of the education that you have (/www. .bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm).

Choosing a career path starts in high school. The choices you make, the classes you take, and the activities you're involved in all matter in the path that you're pursuing. The competitiveness of your career path will vary, the more competitive the career path is the more that you need to offer to the colleges you apply to. My research consisted of finding the facts about the work involved, the lifestyle, and the pay of a general physician and a physician assistant. I have concluded from my research that I want to pursue a career as a physician's assistant.

Other things to keep in mind when applying for these physician assistant programs are things like the GRE and more importantly, the citizenship requirement that may intervene with my plans. Though I have a permit to legally reside and work in the United States, I am not considered a citizen or a permanent resident. This could be a big problem when applying because a requirement listed is that the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants should be citizens or permanent residents because insurance is required to participate in the clinical rotations. I believe this will be the most difficult part of my journey to becoming a PA but like all the other challenges I have faced due to my legal status, I will overcome it. I will use this personal issue in my favor by explaining that having to live with it has only made me more resilient and I would relate it back to their mission statements which all state that one of their priorities is to serve the underserved communities. Because of my status, I relate to these underserved communities because I

Physician assistants work with doctors and surgeons and examine patients, analyze medical test results, and treating minor injuries under the supervision of medical professionals. They can also manage inventory, supervise medical technicians and prescribe medication. To become a physician’s assistant, he or she must complete four steps. Step one is to be able to qualify for a physician assistant program. To become qualified, they must acquire at least a bachelor’s degree that has education programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).4

There are more than 100,000 certified Physician Assistants practicing medicine in the United States. PA’s have a very high starting salary and get to do a lot of hands on work. After just two years of schooling you can come out making an average of $94,000. Being stuck at a desk all day is dreadful, and physician assistants get to choose what they want their work environment to look like. Job opportunities for a PA are expected to go up by more than thirty percent between 2010 and 2020. When you are a PA you have a huge amount of flexibility to choose your specialization. I know that a PA is the best career choice for me because i love to work with people and enjoy social interaction, i love to have flexibility to be able to spend time with my family, and there are very good benefits and there will always be job openings.

During my 9 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, I have gone through many different situations and have learned how to handle my patients as well as my co-workers. I have excellent relationships with my patients. Loyalty, dedication, and hard working are some of my plus

If I were to say that there was one defining moment that led me to becoming a Physician Assistant (PA) or that I have always known that I wanted to become a PA; that would be dishonest of me. However, it did not take long for me to realize that becoming a PA was exactly what I wanted to do. When shadowing various healthcare professionals I got to see how much of a gratifying profession that PAs have. For example, when I shadowed at an internal medicine office, I was able to see the PA examine, diagnose, and treat patients with various illnesses. The PA also allowed the patients to speak their minds and confide in her about personal experiences and struggles. The PA provided both medical advice as well as a listening ear for many patients. At that moment it was clear to me that being a PA was more than just about the patient's “signs” and “symptoms,” but about treating the “whole person.” I then thought to myself, “I want to be apart of this and be able to provide my own patients with my own medical knowledge and

After my completion at Dorsey I would like to further my career at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center. I feel as though I will be the perfect fit to complement the requirements to be a Medical Assistant at St. Josephs. As well the St. Joseph's founders helping hands reminds me of my past and those who helped me. Therefore St. Josephs history shows me that being a Medical Assistant is more than what it seems and is a passion that I hope to follow at St. Joseph.

Ever since I was a little girl, I have been interested in the field of medicine. Specifically, I want to be a Physician Assistant and work in a Pediatric Hospital. My Mother is a huge influence on my choice to pursue this career. She was a Firefighter and a Paramedic but recently decided to go back to college for a Bachelors in Psychology to become a Physical Therapist. An area of specialization in medicine that interests me is Emergency Pediatric Care. This area interests me because I love children and want to be able to help kids who have been ill or injured. When I was younger, I went to the hospital with my younger cousin Kylie. She suffers from cerebral palsy and I remember watching the doctors taking care and making sure Kylie was comfortable

The English poet William Ernest Henley ended his most famous poem with the line “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.” I have embodied this phrase in my personal life for years, but in recent years it has come to reflect my passion and dedication to become a Physician Assistant (PA). Nevertheless, a simple quote did not spark my initial interest in becoming a PA. I was first inspired by Henley’s words through my own personal struggles in my early college years; an arduous journey of self-discovery and humility. In an effort to guide me on my way, my mother gave me a paperweight with the aforementioned words inscribed around a compass. This seemingly symbolic gift held much more power and inspiration than she could have ever imagined. While certainly not easy, overcoming these obstacles has taught me the true meaning of perseverance, resoluteness, and faith.

One of the hardest, yet most sought after careers are in the medical field. The joy people get from genuinely helping someone and being their source of hope cannot be replicated in any other profession. One of the jobs in the medical field that get the most satisfaction from helping people are Physician Assistants. They are responsible for many jobs depending on where they work and play a key role in their field.

On campus I’m associated with the FYRIS program. The top two research-driven courses are the Phylogenetics and taxonomy and supramolecular materials II. My immediate and future career interest is to enroll in a physician assistant school and practice medicine. Working in a hospital or other healthcare settings is something I can wake up and do every single day with a smile on my face. One thing that appeals to me the most about becoming a physician assistant is the endless opportunities. I have the freedom to examine patients, diagnose injuries, and provide treatments under supervision of physicians and surgeons. In Dr. Eli Greenbaum program the research focus of the field of molecular systematics which is very important to my major and career

From torn ligaments to occasional bad viruses, I know what it feels like to be the person in the hospital bed. What made those tough times better was the care and empathy of healthcare workers. Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. I wanted to live a life of caring, helping, and providing comfort for others in hard times. Any career in the medical field would be one that would complement my character and personality.