While working as a veterinary technician for the last 25 years, I began to feel that I would like to create a difference in the lives of people who need it the most. I’ve relished the science, treating patients, and assisting in surgery, and although, helping animals has been extremely rewarding, my heart has grown to create a difference in the lives of people. Motivating me to become a physician assistant that is compassionate and understanding and serves the disadvantaged in Kansas City Metro in addition to participating in medical missions.
Building a rapport of trust and confidence with patients, clients, and coworkers, has led to several repeat clients, to the point where several will specifically ask for my services. Recently, I had
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I am acting as the secretary for Oak Grove Choir Boosters, take part in and support missionary trips (mainly to the south pacific), and sponsor needy children. Yesterday, I collected and prepared 200 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. A campaign through the nondenominational Christian organization, Samaritan’s Purse to ship Christmas presents to impoverished children.
My first true introduction to the physician assistant profession came through the office manager, Carolyn. Her daughter, Treka, is a physician assistant and as Carolyn shared the news of her family I became intrigued and started coursework in health sciences. Finding Treka’s stories inspiring, they filled me with determination toward obtaining an education.
Studying at the School of Medicine University of Missouri-Kansas City is of great interest to me because I believe it can give an unparalleled education as a physician assistant with the comprehensive medical resources available in the metro. Equally, after relocating to many different places with my husband in the United States Air Force, I am proud to call Kansas City home for the past 20 years. I love the vast diversity and tight knit community. I admire that your program promotes service to the penurious people of the area and the structure of the curriculum, focusing on one system at a time. I am confident that my experience and coursework has prepared me to successfully meet the challenges of your
Standing at the starting line of the full marathon I felt anxious and nervous. Not only was I excited to accomplish this goal, but also I was nervous about the difficulty of this task. However, when I crossed the finish line and accomplished this goal, I realized that a new and possibly more difficult goal was about to start. This goal was not only to complete Physician Assistant School but it was to strive to excel in a career as a Physician Assistant in a rural primary care setting. Driven by my intrinsic personal traits of leadership, compassion, and commitment, I am motivated to achieve this goal of excelling in my career as a Physician Assistant.
Physician assistants (PA's) practice medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. PA's are trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. They work with members of a healthcare team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x rays, and make diagnoses. PAs may be the principal care providers in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is present for only one or two days each week. In such cases, the PA confers with the supervising physician and other medical professionals as
After review of my skills, interests, and experiences, I decided to pursue the medical career field as my first career choice, more specifically as a physician assistant. I will exceed in this position in the interest of that I like to help people and I solve problems well. Also, I communicate well with others and I have a great amount of patience. There are various careers that fit my skills and interests, but this one grabs my attention. My dream job is to be a doctor, but this occupation allows one to save money by lessening the years of school required. Also, the pay isn’t too shabby either. I will be successful in this position due to my skills, characteristics, and values, like honesty and helping others. Up to this point, I have job shadowed at a medical billing company and I like the idea of diagnosing and helping people, but a desk job is not ideal. Also, I took a medical terminology as a class and I discovered that I like how the body works and what it does. These factors have all influenced my career goal.
I was able to experience some pretty amazing things that caught my attention before knowing I wanted to become a dental assistant. I never truly understood what all is involved in the dental world until I found myself in it and learned the importance of it! It takes great patience and understanding! But at what point did I really realize I wanted to do it? What got me hooked?
Any job in the medical field is great, because it will always be needed no matter what. Doctors, nurses, techs, etc. are all very important and necessary people, but the people behind the scenes are just as important, medical administrative assistants. Being a medical administrative assistant seems awfully difficult, you have all these responsibilities but at the end of the day you’ll have a sense of satisfaction because you may have possibly really helped a patient or family with a serious and hard situation. There are different types or categories of medical administrative assistants, you have the front office, the back office, the clinic setting, private practices, and the floating position. Duties for
In one way or another, I have been taking care of animals my entire life. Growing up, I was completely dedicated to animals, caring for what could be considered a mini zoo. Naturally, as a child, I was set on a career as a veterinarian. Like most children, I was naive about the veterinary profession, but I had plenty of people to warn me about its challenges. Albeit initially discouraged from becoming a veterinarian, my search for a meaningful career not only revived my spark for veterinary medicine but also gave me the maturity and experience necessary to succeed in it.
I chose a career as a medical assistant because of the rewards I knew I would experience on a daily basis. Seeing a patient smile because I have helped them understand, or just making them feel comfortable with their visit, is just one of the many perks of my job. Upon graduating from an accredited college such as The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), I now work for one of the most reputable hospitals in my area. Within two short years of committed studies, I obtained my associate of applied science degree, and then went on to obtain my certification as a medical assistant. There is nothing I have found more fulfilling, strong, secure, or rewarding then choosing to become a medical assistant,
Physician Assistant is a career choice that entails various specialties and flexibilities that attracts many. Those who desires a path to practice medicine as soon as possible, PA 's lateral mobility allows that to happen. Compared to medical school, PA school requires less time and amount less debt. As the population grows and chronic diseases spreads, The future projection of PA is growing faster than the average careers.
At the end of volunteer services I have decided on a major, I am now striving to become a physician’s assistant. In this position, not only do I get to care for patients, but I am presented with the opportunity to change their lives. I will be able to see firsthand the diversity of cultures from around the world.
I have always dreamed of having a career that is fulfilling where I could make a significant contribution. During my freshmen year of undergrad I started volunteering at NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center in the oncology department. I saw how hospital staff worked tirelessly to bring joy and care to patients; each with a unique set of experiences and stories that they shared with me while I volunteered. Even though I had a strong desire to be part of the medical field, my grades in college prevented me from thinking I could have a successful career as a medical professional. Instead of seeking help, I kept on the way I was going, until I was placed on academic probation. I went through a lot of self-reflection and realized that I needed to get my life back in order. I transferred to another college and began afresh with no looking back or sulking. I regained my drive to pursue the career of physician assistant. I continued to volunteer at NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center but transferred to the Emergency Department. It was there that I gained patient care experience and insight into the medical field. I was given the opportunity to shadow Physician Assistant Marina Lev RPA-C at an outpatient surgical clinic, and it was through her that I gained a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed as a physician assistant. Through her work, I gained a glimpse into the future I desired for myself. Through my shadowing experience I learned to interpret x-rays, place splints, and how to conduct a thorough physical examination. The role of a PA often includes discussing a full medical history and taking the time to educate patients. Mattie Stepanek once said that “Unity is strength...when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful thing...
Is Medical Assisting a great job for me in the future world? Medical assisting is a job that you help people with. This job includes things like taking blood samples, giving shots, check-ups, etc. Any interests I have had within this career is that you help others, prescribe medicine if they are in need, being prompt and taking care of others. Related talents to this career that I have is enjoying helping people, experiencing blood, doing regular check-ups etc. I have selected medical assisting as a career because its easy/ great training in under a year, employment growth, and flexible schedule. I believe that being a medical assisting is the best career for me.
For this exam you must be eligible to take it before applying. The medical assistant must be graduated from or about to graduate from a medical assisting program who is accredited by the CAAHEP or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs. Or they could even be accredited by ABHES which stands for Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Those students who apply for the exam within 12 months of graduation are referred as recent graduates and should probably take the test soon after graduation because that is when the knowledge is still fresh and your practical skills are more active. Completing students may take the exam no more than 30 days before completing their formal education and practicum. The students who apply for the test 12 months after graduation are considered non-recent graduates. Then there is also the recertification exam for CMA AAMA that you have to already have passed and are taking again to recertify their credentials. Recertification of this exam
As I wait for a decision to be made regarding my status, I am constantly reminded of my pleasant interview experience at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. It is my pleasure to speak fondly of such an outstanding innovative institution, when my peers ask for updates in my life. Your school is my top choice for a number of reasons, especially due to the commitment of serving our community. The fact that this program not only talks about serving, but has taken measures which have proven beneficial, is admirable. I believe the current curriculum and vision of your school can make me the best physician I can be.
As a child, my dream was to be a doctor someday. I like how doctors heal those who are sick and I like seeing operations. But one fun fact is that I hate blood. Even on small bruises, I tend to get disgusted. But that dream only lasted in a short span of time. I get to know a profession called Accountant. At those times, I really liked numbers, I loved solving basic mathematical operations.
My name’s Jody, I am a 26 year old Midwestern mother of two kids. I was born in a small town in the northern part of the state called Hayward, Wisconsin. When I was two years old, we eventually moved to what I consider my hometown of Beloit, WI. Beloit is where I eventually went to school and met my partner, Angel, whom I have been with for the last fifteen years, on and off. It was him who would eventually bring me to Hot Springs, Arkansas at the age of 22. I have a daughter, Emilia, who is five and a son, Tony, who is eight. They’re the reason I decided to go back to school to pursue an education. My children are my biggest motivation to do well in life. Originally I started off going to school as a Medical Assistant, though I did not find