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How has your academic work prepared you for the PA profession?
I have a BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, of which my last 3 semesters, averaged a 3.3
GPA. I have matured as both a person and a student, and while working as a Clinical
Laboratory Technologist, have continued to take courses at the University. I volunteered
as a teaching assistant in Human Anatomy, which allowed me to become more focused as
a teacher and a student. I am very motivated and eager to begin the work and study
necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in my profession.
What would you do if your friend asked you to write a prescription for them?
Although I do not know what it is like to be a physician assistant in that situation, but I
would explain to my friend that although I may be able to write a prescription, I am not
their personal healthcare provider and therefore do not know what is best for them. I
would suggest they make an appointment with their healthcare provider, or if it is an
emergency, go to the nearest ER.
What life experiences have I had that makes me a better candidate than the others?
I graduated with my bachelors in science in 2005, so the time between then and now has
allowed me to work in the field of healthcare and use the knowledge I obtained in my
studies. I came to learn that not everyone takes what they learned in college and
develops it into a career. In that sense, I feel lucky. I immediately began working in a
large teaching hospital following graduation and immediately became a part of the
healthcare team. I was introduced to many nurses and physician assistants, as well as
physicians, and while performing my own job, got to learn the responsibilities of these
other parts of the healthcare team. From shadowing a physician assistant and learning
what it was to be a greater influence on patient care, I knew that I needed to go further in
my career. I feel my knowledge of the laboratory, and of the healthcare system, will
greatly enhance my ability to become a great physician assistant.
I am also a member of AAPA, so that I am able to keep up with the current issues
affecting physician assistants today.
What is the most important issue facing the health care system in the US?
The most important issue facing US healthcare is definitely, in my opinion, managed
care.