Physician Assistant Internship Report

When isolated by themselves, organs like the heart, the small intestine, and the femur may not initially seem connected. However, a closer look at these organs shows a deep, mutually beneficial relationship. The marrow of the femur generates the stem cells that mature into the blood cells eventually pumped throughout the body by the heart. The small intestine absorbs nutrients and transfers them to the bloodstream, to be carried throughout the body with each heartbeat. These nutrients and blood cells are ultimately carried back to the femur to nourish and oxygenate its cells. Just like each organ contributes its products and processes to maintain homeostasis, the experiences preparing me to be a physician assistant are distinct, yet intertwined. My sales career, experiences in motherhood, and …show more content…
One must be able to perform consistently at a high standard while absorbing vast amounts of information. I believe the last 3 years as a full-time working mother and student have prepared me to do just that. While working 40-50 hours a week, taking classes in the evenings, and managing my household, I’ve had to learn excellent time management skills and how to rapidly learn key concepts and details in the limited time that I had to study. I’ve become highly organized in managing my $21 million per year sales territory, my coursework, all while finding time to spend with my children. Given that I have consistently achieved my goals in all three areas, I know that I am ready to take on the exciting challenges of a physician assistant program. So, on the surface, like the femur, small intestine, and the heart, I know my experience can seem a little disjointed. However, it is the variety and depth of my experiences that I believe will allow me to maintain a strong sense of maturity and drive throughout my coursework and eventually as a