Statement Of Purpose: A Career As A Physician Assistant

One of the most difficult questions to be asked is, “What do you plan to do after you graduate?” Everyone wants to know where you’re going to go to college, what you’re majoring in and the type of career you plan to pursue.  This fall, I began my journey as a student here at the University of Kentucky. Attending college here was always apart of my plan. However, for a long time I contemplated what career I should seek. On and off I wondered about different areas in the medical field, because I enjoy both math and science. I also know I wanted to help people, especially children.
Healthcare has always been interesting to me. When I was younger, my family faced many health issues and as a result my family spent a lot of time in the hospital.

During my time there, I noticed how compassionate all of the doctors and nurses were to their patients. They genuinely cared about every patient and ensuring that they got better. The people involved in healthcare make a difference. I would love to apart of a career where I am able to impact others and their lives.  
Recently, I decided that becoming a Physician Assistant might be a perfect fit.

Physician Assistant Studies is appealing to me because I would be able to treat and care for patients, and perform many of the same duties as a doctor. While many aspects of the career might be similar, I would be able to complete my degree more quickly and avoid very large student loans. I would also would have more flexible hours, due to not being on call. This appeals to me because of my hopes to also have a family. Another positive to becoming a physician assistant, versus an actual doctor is the opportunity to do more hands on work. With the way health care is changing, the doctors are leaning more towards the management side, instead of caring and communicating with the patients. This is appealing to me because I want to be involved as involved with the patients as I can. I am keeping my mind open to all of the possibilities within this field but I am definitely leaning towards Pediatrics. I love interacting with kids and have always thrived when working with them in the past. In fact, my family tells me that it is amazing how children are drawn to me; and how I put them at ease. This love for working with kids, made me realize I would love to work in Pediatrics, where I would be able to care for children everyday. Additionally, it has been predicted that this career will have a twenty-two percent increase by the year 2020, so I know that it is a growing field. This gives me confidence that I will be able to find a job after completing my

degree.
When someone asks my plans for the future, I now have a more firm answer. I am hopeful for the future and can’t wait to see where life takes me. Thank you so much for your time and consideration for Human Health Sciences.