Medical Assistant Personal Statement

You’d never think growing up a very sick dad and worried mom would have a made such a positive impact on my life. But in my case, it is the main reason why I have chosen to become a physician’s assistant (PA). In the beginning stages, I was too young to really understand the importance of the doctors and medical staff that worked countless hours to make this medical miracle happen, but as time went on, I began to comprehend the role of the people who were trying to save my dad’s life so he could watch his girls grow up. Seeing a multidisciplinary team of physicians, social workers, and dieticians work so well together to solve a problem made a lasting impression on me. I watched as they spent countless hours analyzing the numbers and evaluating my dad’s physical condition to solve the problem. Working so tirelessly showed how passionate and dedicated the team was. I can 't accredit a single person in that group of medical specialists that inspired me to be to become a physician assistant because each and every one of them played a tremendous role in my journey. I desire to become a PA so that

Working in the health care field as a medical assistant includes administrative and clinical tasks in a physician’s office or hospital setting. I realized I enjoyed working in the health care field, yet did not want to be a medical assistant for the rest of my life. I wanted to do something more than record information for doctor’s to review. When searching for a career it’s important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses and I

My experiences in the hospital confirmed that this line of work and this unique interaction between physician and patient is right for me. By observing Dr. Layth, it taught me to give the patients more than just a prescription for their pain; but also your friendship to them, a companion. Discovering that personal interactions with patients are crucial, I found that the primary focus as a caregiver was to provide not only physical, but also mental, spiritual and emotional

At that time I felt that if I knew more about the body then I could have helped her before she had to face serious health issues. That was the biggest source of inspiration for me to become a part of healthcare world and devote myself to help others. I am very pleased to achieve my primary goal after becoming a successful Dental Hygienist (RDH). During my few last visits to my doctor's clinic, I have been mostly diagnosed and treated by Physician Assistant (PA). Some of my earlier conversations with PA about

Through various experiences I have had the opportunity to use some of these skills in order to completely fulfill patients’ needs. One occasion I clearly recall was during a time I worked in an

I am applying to Touro University’s MHS program to advance my medical knowledge and prove I am a worthy candidate for the PA program. Between the ambulance and the emergency room, I have worked in the field of emergency medicine for the past 17 years. To be able to help another person in their worst moments and help turn their situation around is the best part of my job. I want to magnify the impact of my contribution by acquiring the skills and knowledge available in Touro’s Physician Assistant Program.

Before being introduced into the medical field, I had always seen myself as an engineer. Growing up I was fascinated by how everything worked. When something would break down I would be the first with a screw driver in my hand ready to take it apart. Of course being at such a young age, I would often worsen the situation than fix it, but the thrill and excitement from fixing a broken object meant the world to me. I thought becoming an engineer was my lifelong passion.

43 degrees Fahrenheit and realizing I had forgotten my arm warmers and iPod, I recognized the 26.2 miles ahead of me would require some grit. Yet before the starting pistol fired and the recording of Frank Sinatra singing “New York, New York” played, I knew all the preparation done in the months and weeks prior had primed me for a successful finish. There is a mantra in distance running, “the hay is in the barn,” to affirm that all of the training and miles logged up until race day will lead you to success. And it is this mantra which has guided my preparation for a career as a physician assistant.

While completing a dual Master’s of Social Work and Public Health at the University of Michigan, I worked at Michigan Medicine. I learned there that there was more to shaping the patient experience than the clinical aspects of patients’ care. My deep desire to contribute positively to patient relations in a system that shaped the professional I am today is the reason why I enthusiastically submit my application for the Patient Relations Specialist position. As a former Patient Services Assistant in the operating rooms, I took the time to learn about the resources available to our patients to ensure that their time with us was one in which they felt validated and supported.

I realized I had similar strengths, like strong interpersonal skills and compassion, that would help me connect with patients at a personal level and foster trust and meaningful relationships with other members of a health team. I was particularly impressed how family physicians treated a range of medical issues and kept a watchful and continuous eye toward patients while managing multiple tasks. They maintained their professionalism regardless of their setting or the severity of the patient's condition. I developed a profound appreciation for

In August of this year, I will be entering my final year at Grand Canyon University and will graduate with my bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-medical emphasis in April of 2018. Upon graduation, I am planning on attending a medical or physician assistant school to pursue a career as a health care provider. I am not completely sure which route I want to take as I believe that there are benefits and drawbacks to both, however, I have been finding myself to be more drawn to the physician assistant route. At the beginning of my junior year, I spent a small amount of time working with PhysAssist Scribes in two different emergency departments. During this time, I was exposed to physician assistants and began to develop an interest in their line of work.

Without knowing it and at such a young age my healthcare career had just begun. It was not until half way through my undergraduate career that I was introduced to the physician assistant (PA) field. While attending various healthcare seminars the idea of becoming a PA grew more and more fond on me. I loved the idea of having the opportunity to work in various healthcare settings without having to settle for just one.

It was an uneventful midmorning day, on the general medical floor; a list of patients already drawn out with what needed to be completed during our shift. A group of people huddled together discussing treatment plans and options. At that present time, rounding was just for physicians and physician assistants. But dietitians were recently included, so I got to watch as the providers presented their cases to one another. One individual stood out above the rest as she was presenting to her attending; she was confident, poised, and didn’t skip a beat during her presentation. Once the meeting was completed she sat down next to me and we started talking. She introduced herself as Becky, a physician assistant. Having never heard of the role before, she explained that she does examinations, diagnosing, carrying out investigations, as well as treatments and prescribing. Becky could tell I appeared very interested in this, and asked if I was able to spend some time shadowing to learn more about her role. The next patient she saw, I was able to go in the room with her and watch her examine a new patient, discuss his course of treatment, and follow up with the attending. She took me through the entire process of seeing a new patient from a PA perspective. That was all I really needed to get the wheels in my head turning for a new career.

Developing long-term relationships with patients is what I’m looking forward to as a Family Physician. Through my experiences as a medical student, intern, hospital volunteer, and observer, my most enjoyable moments are those spent listening to the patient. I have learned that communication, empathy and good listening skills, attributes

When I was working as an emergency patient care technician, I really enjoyed helping my patients. They had so many different medical needs and life stories, and it was my experience taking care of all of them that convinced me to become a physician assistant (PA). However, it was the difficult patients that tested my resolve. The most difficult caused me to become unsure of my decision and question myself. Even the most difficult of patients taught me valuable lessons, though, and it was ultimately every patient, together, that led me to become a PA.