Physician Assistant

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I envision fulfilling the Mission of the USC Primary Care PA Program by being an honest, empathetic, dedicated, and skilled health care professional. I would like to use my multicultural background and degree in Biochemistry as an asset to promote ethical patient and penetrative care to a culturally and socioeconomically diverse populace. I also envision using my knowledge, ambition, love of medicine, and passion for serving others to be part of a high quality, multidisciplinary team. I am committed to being challenged and growing in both experience and skill. Being part of an impactful team that provides outstanding quality of health care to people of all backgrounds is what I envision and hope to achieve as a Physician Assistant.

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