As a person, I believe that people still have a long way to go to understand how to promote and maintain their health. This is possible if they have access to high-quality healthcare services. Suppose the healthcare services available to them were less expensive and more accessible would make the life of people much easier. These are some of the things that have boggled my wildest imagination as a health care provider.
Growing up in a low-income family was not a pleasant experience for me. I have witnessed a family member’s health deteriorate with each passing day. The trauma that every other member of my family and I experienced is still very fresh in our minds. It is not something any of us would forget in a hurry if we were asked.
After experiencing some symptoms, the family member was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. To get advice on managing the condition, we sought medical advice from doctors and hospitals in the area where we lived. Their fees, on the other hand, were prohibitively expensive. Only a few people were courteous to us after the experience we had. We were able to manage the condition with the few resources we had at our disposal, but we soon realized that we needed even more. The drugs were prohibitively expensive, and the hospital bills were excessive. This is something that pushed me to the medical profession.
Consider the possibility that a person can live a healthy life from the day they are born until they die. What a wonderful thing it would be if they could pursue their passions and use their unique abilities to benefit the world. Now, it is undeniable that we will all perish when the time comes. Before that, we can choose to be healthy so that we can use our unique abilities to benefit the world and pursue our passions. My passion is to increase the number of healthy years in the lives of all of my patients, which is why I hope to be accepted into a physician assistant program.
During my time working as an intern in some health facilities, I have encountered different situations. One of the patients I saw while at Empire City Laboratory had kidney failure due to complications from diabetes, and I was there to help him. The experience brought back memories of my growing up years. His medical treatment was a success. I soon realized, however, that he was suffering from a deeper and far more dangerous condition, namely, ignorance. He had no idea about the consequences of his disease because he had not listened, had not comprehended, or even been fully informed during his initial diagnosis. I had to tell him that his kidneys had just failed. I intended to warn him that he would be at risk for neurological problems, ulcers, infections, and even the loss of a leg or his life if he did not heed the doctor’s advice. As a result, he agreed to begin taking his medication regularly, without fail, going forward. It is possible to avoid the majority of these complications.
The vast majority of patients are uneducated. They neglect their regular checkups and medication regimens, and as a result, they develop severe cases of diseases that would otherwise be treatable. I want to provide them with proper education; I want to collaborate on their overall health. It is one thing to be afflicted by a disease and another to recognize and deal with its manifestation.
I have had the opportunity to shadow in various specialties, allowing me to witness the unique interactions that PAs have with their patients. A memorable experience occurred while a patient was at New York-Presbyterian Methodist Hospital. This was a place where I worked as a patient care volunteer. I was given the task of ensuring that I could assist patients with the bedside call. I was also given a task that would enable me to follow around the physician to observe the patient’s progress. A particular patient who had just emerged from surgery was extremely concerned that the pain he was experiencing indicated that he had not been completely healed. How the Physician assistant handled the case gave me even more reason to pursue a career as one. My commitment to a lifelong career of serving people has grown stronger due to my early involvement and subsequent exposure to a variety of healthcare facilities. My diverse experiences have allowed me to hone my interpersonal and teamwork abilities. My ability to work in high-stress environments has also improved due to this.
I am devoting my time and energy to achieving my objectives and fulfilling my dreams, but I suspect that this is not enough. I am looking for a physician assistant program that will guide me in becoming the best I can be. This is a school that will challenge me to go beyond my perceived limits, broaden my knowledge, and assist me in becoming a competent Physician Assistant worthy of this prestigious profession.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers, I pledge to improve my clinical skills, broaden my knowledge base, and assist my patients in achieving their optimal state of health due to my participation. As a physician assistant, I want to use my skills and knowledge to help create a healthier world by increasing the number of healthy years in my patients’ lives. I want to share my enthusiasm, strong work ethic, dedication, perseverance with others, current skills and knowledge, and my unwavering commitment to becoming a physician assistant.
As a candidate for the position of PA, I pledge my unwavering commitment to learning and serving others. This is in addition to my ability to relate to people from various backgrounds to the best of my ability. Making a difference in the lives of others gives me a sense of fulfillment, and there is no other profession that I would rather be in. Acceptance into a reputable program is neither the beginning nor the end of my journey to become a reflection of the people I admire; instead, it is the next step in that journey.
