My interest in medicine began after I left my home in Hawaii, and spent two years as a service missionary in Fortaleza, Brazil. Living there among the impoverished locals, seeing and experiencing poor healthcare and medical practices gave me great gratitude for the level of care that exists in the United States and inspired me…
Ever since I was young, I remember being fascinated by the human body and how it works. Combining my interest with my love for people and desire to help others, I came to the fairly obvious conclusion that I was meant to work in healthcare. But what was I supposed to be? When I was…
I went to Marshall University for my undergraduate degree where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. I was interested in almost every medical profession at some point, but ultimately decided that I would enjoy becoming a PA the most. What stood out the most was the mobility, comfortable salary, and amount of post-graduate…
In May 2018, I graduated from West Liberty University with a B.S. in Theatre, a B.S. in Human Biology, and a Minor in Exercise Physiology. Knowing that I love medicine and science, I chose the P.A. profession because of its flexibility and opportunity. Having grown up in Wheeling, WV and having a lot of my…
I am from Wheeling, WV and graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. The most appealing thing about any medical profession is the ability to make a tremendous impact in a person’s life firsthand. After observing a very intensive surgical procedure which involved removing a malignant tumor and seeing how involved…
Choosing to become a PA has been a great choice for me so far in my life. It has taught me how to set my mind to something and work at it until it is done. I decided this career path after shadowing a PA. I loved the fact that PAs are able to get…
I have always been interested in medicine because of the congenital heart defect that I was diagnosed with at birth. I was constantly curious of my condition, which led to the realization that the human body is quite amazing. The PA profession is ideal because of the flexibility in specialties, as well as the ability…
I grew up on Long Island, New York. I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State University in 2016. Growing up, the medical field has always been appealing to me. When I was in high school, I attended the National Youth Forum of Medicine which was the pivotal point in my life leading me…
I received my B.S. in Public Health from Slippery Rock University located north of Pittsburgh. I knew from a young age that I had a passion for working with people and a love for learning about medicine. Being a PA offers me the best of both worlds; the development of a skill set in an…
I am from Puyallup, WA in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I graduated from Concordia University in Portland, OR with a B.A. in Biology. The PA profession sparked my interest after a conversation with my high school math teacher. My interactions with PAs in the following years solidified my decision to pursue this career. I admire…
I graduated from Fairmont State University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. I have been interested in pursuing a career in a medical profession since high school. While at Fairmont State, I shadowed many medical disciplines and this is when I first knew that becoming a Physician Assistant would be an ideal…
I graduated from Muhlenberg College with a BS in Neuroscience in the Spring of 2018. I have always been interested in the healthcare field, and there was never a doubt in my mind that I would pursue a career in medicine. I chose the career path of a Physician Assistant because it allows me the…
I am from Wheeling, WV born and raised. In 2016, I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy from Wheeling Jesuit University. While obtaining my undergraduate degree, I gained clinical experience working as a Physical Therapy Aide in acute care, skilled care, and the outpatient clinic. After graduation, I passed my boards, obtained…
I am from Moundsville, WV and I graduated from West Liberty University in 2017 with a degree in Human Biology with a minor in Psychology. While I always knew that I wanted to have some type of career in the medical field, it was not until starting my job as an Emergency Medical Scribe during…
I have experienced many sides of healthcare such as the business side, the pharmaceutical side, and the emergency medical services side but I have always desired more. I have been a lifelong advocate for others and being a PA will allow me to continue to help people but now on a higher level and not…
Hi! I am from Maumee, Ohio and I graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics. During my third year of undergraduate study I learned about the PA profession and realized that it was the perfect fit for me. I knew I wanted to be in the medical field…
I attended the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio and received my Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training in 2018. I have always wanted to have a career in the medical field and to further help people. Being a PA will allow me to care for my patients and make a difference in this world.…
I’m from Grafton, WV and I came to West Liberty University for my undergraduate studies where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and a minor in health and fitness. I knew from the start that I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, I just didn’t know which path I…