It is a pleasure to write this letter of recommendation in support of Lina Cavender’s application for Physician Assistant admission at your university. I am happy to provide my very highest recommendation for her application to your program. Being a physician and neuroscientist as well as the assistant instructor for several neuroscience courses and supervisor to Lina Cavender while a senior undergraduate student at Indiana University (Bloomington) majoring in Biology and Neuroscience, I have the opportunity to know her very well for last 4 years. During my years of training as a doctor and neuroscientist, I have worked with and personally trained many students and in my assessment, Lina is among the top 1% of the undergraduate students I have known, and I am convinced from my experience that she would be an outstanding candidate for any Healthcare profession, specifically Physician Assistant. Lina is a very astute and hardworking student with excellent GPA.…
A brilliant man by the name of Ernest Hemingway, once said "Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. " What comes to mind after reading this statement? Simple, we all end out on the same path eventually in life yet to be noted as the most remarkable person based upon their natural raw passion for life and how they live; is what makes individual. Someone to stand out amongst the many solely based upon their life's actions leading up to one moment is what allows for this opportunity.…
The Profession of being a Physician Assistant When thinking about the medical field many different positions come to mind, such as, being a doctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, psychologist, or even being a physician assistant. The job of a physician assistant covers a broad scope of the medical field. Physician assistants are needed everywhere and they can be used for many different jobs. Dr. Bedashi is a very established physician assistant.…
Physician assistants are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician (AAPA). These health care professionals are educated to provide treatment, diagnostics of injuries or illnesses, preform physical examinations, take medical histories, order laboratory tests and x-rays, and depending on their level of study they may assist in surgery procedures (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The code of ethics for the health care occupation of a Physician assistant has “four main principles: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice”(AAPA). What these codes mean is that patients have the right to make their own choices regarding their treatment and health and as such the physician assistant should respect these choices and abide by them.…
Physician Assistant: The requirements to become a physician’s assistant includes earning a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. After earning your bachelor’s degree and having healthcare-related work experience, you then need to apply to a physician assistant program, which usually is around 2 years. After earning your master’s degree, you need to become licensed to become a physician assistant. To become licensed, you must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.…
A Day in the Life of a Physician Assistant Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care providers that work under supervision of a physician. They have various duties that must be performed every day, and the profession can become stressful at times. The physician assistant profession is very flexible and PAs can practice in many areas of medicine ranging from pediatrics, emergency medicine, family medicine, and more. In 2016, the physician assistant profession was ranked fourth as the best health care jobs. The physician assistant profession has become very popular and the outlook is increasing drastically.…
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” these are the words of Viktor Frankl that have fueled me within the last few years. After traumatically losing my leg in an accident I did not lose my positive attitude toward life or my desire to help others, I choose my own way to continue the path I was following before this tragedy struck. From the age of 18 as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to age 25 working as a Mental Health Associate (MHA) at a hospital, I chose to lead a life of service. My drive to assist others as a CNA would be the catalyst for me discovering that I wanted to be a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. It was through my work that I discovered the common ground of suffering, but also the resilience of the human spirit.…
Throughout my undergraduate training, I was exposed to many leadership positions. I served as a Psychology Peer Mentor, Math tutor Resident Assistant for nearly three years, With these leadership position, I was responsible for helping mold students mentality to excel in their academic and social work. I made sure my students had the fullest college experience in a positive way. As a Math tutor, I was responsible for struggling students in the math program.…
Everyone has a goal in life. Whether it is to meet someone he or she finds inspiring, to own a business, to travel the world, everyone works hard to reach that goal. My goal is to earn a degree and find myself with a high-paying job. I also want to help people in life, which is why I am majoring in the Pre-Physician Assistant program here at Marywood University. I want to be able to make a good amount of money while helping people in the process.…
A career as a physician’s assistant is one of just a few careers that allow you to treat injuries or diagnose illnesses and even assist in surgeries alongside a certified doctor, all without an going through an insane amount of medical school, internships, tests and programs as a normal doctor would. Since physician’s assistants (or PA’s) work under the watchful eye of licensed intelligent physicians, they are required to have the same training but not nearly in as much length or detail. Physician assistant work may be demanding both physically and emotionally, therefore, stability is necessary. Varying in facilities, physician’s assistants are required to work full time, crazy hours or sometimes-on call. This job requires rigorous training as most all tasks on the job require you to follow a strict protocol as not to put patients…
My goal is to become a practicing Physician Assistant. My desire is to acquire the medical skills necessary to help people in maintaining health. I have done the research on the training required and I am aware that this requires a major investment of two and half year of study and practice. I am fully prepared to put in the energy and work required to successfully complete the program. I also know that it will need my ongoing commitment to professional development in order to hone my skills and update my knowledge as the medical science progresses.…
Medical Assistants have essential roles in physician offices, working directly with patients and doctors; they must provide clinical care to patients and fulfill administrative duties in the office. To pursue a career as a Medical Assistant a person will need to be flexible, versatile, responsible, sensible, disciplined, and knowledgeable and show empathy and compassion. Many people choose their career path in the healthcare industry for numerous of reasons whether it be financial stability, improving the quality of patient care, or it fitting into your educational goals. There are many job opportunities in the healthcare industry and certainly as a Medical Assistant, but no matter the job, you choose the role you will serve is very important. I believe that becoming a…
MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING A MEDICAL ASSISTANT I remember when I first walked through the doors of Sanford Brown College in January of 2011. I was on a journey to do more with myself and my life. I choose Sanford Brown…
When choosing what career, I wanted to pursue in healthcare I had to do extensive research to figure out what fit me best. I have experience in the healthcare field as I worked as a CNA as well as a physical therapist assistant for almost six years. Through this journey I found myself wanting to be in a position where I felt I could give the best quality patient care I possibly could. That is what lead me on the path of becoming a Healthcare Administrator. There are many responsibilities to being a Healthcare Administrator.…
I, Bibin David working as a Healthcare Assistant-Night Shift in Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. I always wanted to work as a Mental health worker or psychology professional but I didn’t get any chances to study in those areas, mainly because all the healthcare programs are expensive to study compare to other programs. My current job as healthcare assistant has lot of potential opportunity for me to grow in healthcare industry. which will help me to understand and learn more about New Zealand healthcare systems and I am currently studying for my ACE Foundation Program.…