Physician assistant

How to become a Physical Therapist A physical therapist, also known as PTs "healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals" (American Physical Therapist Association). A few years from now I will be the go-to person when one is in chronic pain seeking to reach a state of relief. I have set a goal to become a physical therapist because I have a heart full of compassion, seeing others happy and in great condition warms my heart. The demand for PTs is steadily increasing and while…

high level of comfort, and lead by specialists who know the journey. Dr. Timothy Huckaby Dr. Timothy Huckaby MEDICAL DIRECTOR Dr. Timothy Huckaby, Medical Director for Orlando Recovery Center, is a clinical expert, and a triple board certified physician in Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology. A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Huckaby completed his residency in anesthesiology at LSU and received additional training at Brigham and Women’s,…

The role of the women in healthcare has evolved considerably from antiquity to modernity. Whether women earned the title of nurse, doctor, caregiver or obeah women, their place in history is one of influence and silent courage. Women have been perceived as being in the shadow, or in positions of low standing in relation to that of men. They are spoken of as being the “weaker” and more docile of the sexes; yet have still managed to operate in positions of power and influence. In the struggle for…

At the Avera St. Benedict health center, I was able to witness a vast variety of medical situations, as well as, work with many different types of health professionals including: nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, family medicine doctors, and many specialty doctors. My favorite part of the experience was being able to witness the delivery of a baby girl. The most eye opening experience was traveling to the hospital’s…

I got my first job as an assistant investigator in the department of tumor virology, cancer institute & hospital in Beijing, China after my graduation in 1994. During this time of period, my research was focused on developing cervical cancer gene vaccine and developing serologic biomarker…

evidence-based interventions for people at high risk of a first psychotic episode. I have chosen osteopathic medicine because working in partnership with and caring for the whole patient are of fundamental importance to the challenges I hope to address as a physician. I am particularly interested in TouroCOM because it values and promotes social awareness…

1250 character limit • Physician Assistant education programs are highly competitive. What unique characteristics set you apart from other applicants? I am an extremely hard worker, and dedicated to everything that I engage in. I enjoy being challenged, constantly look for opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and have risen to all the academic and work related challenges in my life. I have been dreaming about working in health care since my childhood and I will bring that passion…

dosage, control, allergens and compound reactions for each and every individual who comes to them with a prescription. General health, health advancement and disease prevention are also topics of vital importance to pharmacists, and they work with assistants, professionals and the overall population to advance greater health awareness. Pharmacists can be found in a variety of settings, ranging from drug stores and private drug stores to doctor's (Hospitals) facilities and long haul mind…

I believe my love for science and the medical field has been passed down to me from my Dad. Some see him as a quirky, introverted, physics major, but to me he is the person who taught me to question both the known and the unknown, and appreciate the complex yet beautiful world we live in. I have never been good at math without having to work extremely hard at it, and the seemingly scattered rules of grammar can frustrate me. The one thing I know for sure is my desire to understand how we humans…

After graduating and beginning my first ever professional career, I am finally sitting back and evaluating what my future goals would be. Having tutored and being teachers’ assistant for different groups of college students for more than three years, a career in teaching posted less of a challenge for me to overcome. Because most of my students were refugees and non-native English speakers, I did have to innovate daily on how to communicate and endow my knowledge to students. That being said, my…