Essay: A Career As A Physician Assistant

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In the fall of 2017 I will attend the University of Cincinnati. At the University of Cincinnati, I will pursue a major in Physiologic Science. After attaining this degree, I will pursue a higher education at an accredited Physician Assistant program. I will finish my education with a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. I possess several attributes that influenced my decision to study Physiologic Science in preparation for a Physician Assistant program.
I will study Physiologic Science for various reasons. I was intrigued with physiology after completing an Anatomy & Physiology course in school. I learned the basic functions of the body and the mechanisms that allow movement. I am interested in the body and its abilities to function throughout the world because movement is a large aspect of life. Movement is crucial to physical and emotional health and well-being. I found the Physician Assistant profession after extensive research. This medical profession is critical to the healthcare system because of the flexibility and adaptability of these professionals. Physician Assistants deliver a broad range of care to patients, including general and surgical care. The Physician Assistant profession allows individuals to form bonds …show more content…

This profession is stressful and physically and mentally demanding. I am able to work under high stress and to file my personal feelings away in necessary situations, which will allow me to provide the utmost care to any patients that I may come into contact with throughout my career. I also enjoy implementing teamwork, which is a critical attribute in this profession. Physician Assistants must work under the supervision of a physician, which means that teamwork is necessary to provide optimal care for patients. I am a detail-oriented individual with all of my tasks, jobs, and coursework, which is paramount to the studies and work of a Physician