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With a mission devoted to providing an unparalleled medical education, focused upon the improvement of community health, service to underserved populations, and promotion of diversity, I believe Morehouse School of Medicine can provide me with a rich medical experience that will lend itself well to my development as a medical student and aspiring physician. An emphasis on serving underserved groups, such as minorities, and addressing current health disparities were my primary motivations for applying to Morehouse School of Medicine. Following residency, I hope to practice medicine in a community limited in terms of affordability, accessibility, and availability of healthcare options. In such a community, I can utilize my medical education for the purpose of addressing the health concerns and disparities affecting those in society who are often ignored and suffer in health as a result.…
A physician's assistant or PA can prescribe medication, order lab test and counsel patients! PAs work under the supervision of doctors in medicine and surgery. Physicians Assistants may also become a principal care provides in unserviced areas when a doctor is only able to see patients a few times a week. they also may make house calls or go to nursing homes and report back to the doctor. Exact jobs may differ based on the medical practice they work in.…
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.…
Registered Medical Assistants Medical assistants are unlicensed medical workers who perform non-invasive support services under the oversight of a licensed health care practitioner. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, being a registered medical assistant is one of the nation's fastest growing career choices. Medical assistants are becoming a vital part of many clinical practices including physicians, optometrists, podiatrists, and other medical settings. The roles of medical assistants may vary, but medical assistants are essential to keeping offices running smoothly and are critical for good patient healthcare and well-being. Choosing to train as a medical assistant can give you a fulfilling, stable, and highly in demand career.…
The demand for Medical Coders is expected to increase by 22% between 2012 and 2022 primarily due to the number of the population aging. More medical services will be required as these aging individuals will develop conditions and diseases (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Becoming a successful medical coder takes time and dedication if you have little or no experience in the healthcare field. Medical coders play an important role in the healthcare industry as timely reimbursement is based on the accuracy of the claims submitted. Providers and Facilities rely on reimbursement to run profitable businesses.…
Clinical Synthesis IV Ayva Rodriguez Felician College Clinical Synthesis IV The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recommended nine essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Essential VII is to assess the health, healthcare, and emergency preparedness needs of a defined population ("Essentials," 2008). My preceptor showed me the high census alert system that the hospital implemented for the Labor & Delivery department. The Clinical Staff Supervisor (CSS) will serve as a patient flow coordinator in the cases of an activated high census alert.…
Avoid these common mistakes on your med School essay It is clear that some students don’t care about the medical essay. On the contrary, they focus on other key elements required when applying for med school. Med school essay editing can be really hard if you have no idea what to do.…
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.…
I interviewed a cardiologist named Dr. Frank Amico he was very helpful in answering my questions about what it takes to be a cardiologist and what he loves about his job. I learned that he spent a total of twelve years and $228,000 on his schooling after high school. The twelve years included four years of an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school and eight years at his residency, when the minimum is three years. He spent so much time in his residency learning everything there was about the heart, specializing in four different areas. Each of these specialties required a board exam to receive his licensing and certification to work in these fields.…
Since I was young, there was never question as to what I'd be, I was meant for the medical field. My fondest memories of childhood was playing doctor with my friends, curing them of the worst injuries imaginable. As I grew older it became more evident, at 12 my dying grandmother moved into our home and I took it upon myself to see to her very need. I didn't know what field to enter though until volunteering at the Auburn Sutter Faith hospital.…
Everyone has a story and almost everyone wants to leave some sort of a legacy — to be remembered for something meaningful. Our legacy is part of ourselves that, will be left in the hearts and minds of others. Some people leave a positive and inspiring legacy while some people willingly or not, leave a negative one. Nobody wants their existence to be lost to time. And just like everyone I wants to be remembered for the love and kindness I shared that has all become too scarce in today’s world.…
Describe Yourself As A Writer I’ve come to realize that after years of writing papers, I’m actually a better writer than I give myself credit for. I’ve noticed over time that I’ve advanced in how I structure my paragraphs, however, not so much with my sentences. It’s like making a cake look delicious at first glance with frosting and decorations, but then you take a bite and there 's way too much sugar or it 's overcooked in the inside. My strength in writing includes: using better words to describe what I’m writing about, spelling complex words, creativity, and passion.…
I have known from a young age that I wanted to do something exceptional in my life. Something about helping others drew me in, so I knew a career in the medical field would be my best fit. It was not until a traumatic day in my life occurred that made me realize I was bound to be a nurse. I have played volleyball for five year, my senior year was not an exception. Volleyball was the only sport I played and my passion.…
Nursing is a lifelong learning. To grow professionally in nursing I need to reflect and analyse on my clinical experiences. It will help me to improve my professional practice, gain more knowledge and skills, and increase my critical thinking abilities and confidence in dealing with difficult situations. To reflect on what I had learned during my past work experiences I will use Gibbs reflective cycle. It was my first week of work as an Operating Theatre (OT) nurse.…