Health Professions Academy Personal Statement

You see, I had brought with me some heavy baggage from my past, deficient grade point average from earlier college attendance. When I received my denial letter to the program, it stated the

Without doubt, it is my sincere goal and longtime aspiration to pursue a career in the medical field specializing in the area of health care.  From my formative years, actually, as long as I can remember, I have taken a special interest in helping and caring for people. My strong passion for the overall health and welfare of people has been the foundation of my sparked interest in the medical field. After extensive research of the wide-range of careers in the field of medicine, I have found that I am leaning to the profession of a physician assistant (PA).

Most six-year-olds have dreams of becoming a ballerina or an astronaut, not me, I have known since I was in kindergarten that I want to be a doctor and help the people around me. I joined HOSA-Future Health Professionals my freshman year to gain insight and knowledge towards a potential career in the healthcare industry although I was unaware of the opportunities that I would now be able to experience and growth that would now be possible for myself. Looking back on the years since joining HOSA, I have watched myself grow as a leader who continues to learn more every day about better ways to serve those around me. By the end of my first State conference freshman year, I knew I wanted to become more involved in HOSA-Future Health Professionals and someday run for State Office. When I joined HOSA, I viewed the state officers as role models for their love for HOSA and desire to serve the members. Here I am three years later, going after a goal I set for myself as a timid freshman, hopeful that each of these qualities I saw in these state officers are a few of the qualities that people will see in me every day.

During the summer of 2015, I interned at a local doctor’s office. My passion for working in the medical field grew tremendously. I absolutely loved the experience I received and I also got offered a job after the internship was completed. Even though I was unable to accept the job offer because of furthering my education and because of my current job, I knew my hard work and dedication had paid off. I believe my education and the experience I received has provided me with a phenomenal introduction to the heath care field.

The main task of my internship was to gain more experience and knowledge of our respective field. Overall, the experience proved to be both enjoyable and rewarding. During this internship I used the skills that I learned from my Medical Assistant class and used them in the real world scenarios at the hospital. Also while I there I was exposed to new experiences. Such as performing Urine test on Drug and alcohol patients. For this procedure I had to stand in the restroom with the patient's and watch them urinate into a cup. I had to stand in the restroom with the patients because in the past they try and cheat the system. For example

I also planed to gain experienced and knowledge form volunteering at the ASANTE Ashland Community Hospital and use that understanding for future reference. By the end of my internship I’m hoping to find the right department of Nursing for me.

I have been very involved in HOSA (Future Health Professionals) which has allowed me to discover and pursue my interest in the medical field. HOSA has health career competitions, where I was able to compete at the state level in Sports Medicine, win 2nd Place in state level Pathophysiology and compete internationally in Pathophysiology. At HOSA conferences I have gotten to meet professionals and learn more about their fields, ranging from cardiothoracic surgery to chiropractic medicine. HOSA has influenced my future in a way that inspired me to help others pursue their interest in the medical field because of that I became the VP of Service. As VP of Service, I lead volunteer activities including the school blood drive and decorating the Northeast

At the time I was taking art class as my elective, but I started becoming interested in health. I found I was doing very well in classes like biology and anatomy and I became interested in a career in Dermatology, especially when I discovered Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper. This is when I decided to join the Health Academy pathway. Health Academy has furthered my education and given me incredible opportunities. It has taught me many useful things like understanding medical terminology, how to do vital signs, and becoming CPR certified. We also have guest speakers come in and talk about working in the medical field. It’s inspiring and interesting to hear their stories about how they found their

The experience was very interesting and made me really reflect on my career goals. I want to work in the health field and getting to see what occupations are available is very exciting. First, to pursue my career I definitely need to increase my patient care hours. I currently volunteer at Gundersen and work as a D.S.P. but I am also taking a CNA class, so I can start getting patient care hours in a hospital setting. I know that if I want to reach my career goal I am going to continue to have to work hard in school and also to continue to increase my patient care hours.

High School has been filled with some of the best moments of my life and overall my experience has been very memorable. However, my most memorable high school experience would have to be a special accomplishment in the Medical Academy. April 27, 2017, was the day I gained my first industry certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant. By having one of the highest passing scores in my class made me feel very accomplished and I truly gained the understanding of hard work and determination. That day is very special to me and have encouraged me to work even harder to accomplish all of my goals. My experience in the medical academy has inspired me to pursue a career in Nursing. Ultimately, I want to work towards becoming an ARNP

A career in the health sciences field has been an aspiration of mine for as long as I can remember. In fact, not only has it been my goal, but I have never wanted to pursue a field besides medicine. There have been several instances in my life that have drawn me towards health sciences through school, volunteer work, and everyday life. These experiences confirmed my dedication to the field of medicine and patient care, and with a Marquette University College of Health Sciences degree, I will be able to finally pursue the career I have dreamed of for years.

Health Occupations Student of America was a spark that motivated me to help others. In this organization, I get to learn so much about health and I get to be

My interest in Health Sciences started in 2013, my freshman year at Health Sciences High and Middle College (HSHMC). Prior to high school, I wasn’t sure what my passion is life was and every time someone would ask “What do you want to do when you grow up?” it was followed with a bow of the head and a shoulder shrug. As I moved into high school, I was offered an internship at SHARP Memorial Hospital and I decided that if I wanted to go into healthcare I would only know if I tried. My second internship at SHARP Mary Birch really started my love for health care and was the spark of a future career that I would make me smile when answering the aforementioned question. Health Occupations Students of America: Future Health Professionals has helped me work toward my goal in more ways than one.

I want to be in the Medical Professions Academy for a number of reasons. First of all, I want to help people. I want to show them that being sick is not the end. Also, I want to work with families which is what the Medical Professions Academy is. Second, I want to start my education early. I want to start my nursing education in the next

"Men who are occupied in the restoration of health to other men, by the joint exertion of skill and humanity, are above all the great of the earth. They even partake of divinity, since to preserve and renew is almost as noble as to create”- Voltaire. This quote has served me of great inspiration over the years as my goal and passion is to enter the medical field in order to preserve life and gain nobility as the great Voltaire has so cleverly illustrated. It is with no doubt that The Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP), if I were to be accepted, would offer me the necessary skills to reach my long term goal. Acceptance in the Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program will not only serve as a