I’ve been told that I am a natural-born leader my whole life. I used to think leadership was simply about confidence, but it is comprised of so much more. Leadership encompasses values of collaboration, mutual respect, and the commonality of a goal. As I’ve gotten older, my definition of leadership has shifted as I have surrounded myself with strong leaders who not only encourage but inspire others to be better. Within the healthcare field, leadership is always evolving. The trajectory of someone’s life can change in an instant and having the ability to make informed decisions for not just one person, but for a group of people is what makes being a leader so important.
I have experienced this type of leadership, both during my time at Texas
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After attending physical therapy for my __X Y Z_, I planned to become a Physical Therapist. It was interesting enough, and it seemed like the right choice for me. However, as more time passed, I felt lost and confused, trying to convince myself the original plan of being a Physical Therapist was the end goal for me. Despite the weekly contemplation of what I was going to do with my life, coupled with a few tears here and there, I was stubborn and terrified of changing direction. Through transferring, the pandemic, and other bumps in the road, I finally faced the reality that, although I loved healthcare, Physical Therapy school was not for me. While I was nervous to enter my Senior year after shifting direction, the relief I felt affirmed my decision. For the first time in years, instead of dreading the inevitability of going to school for something I knew was not the right fit, I was excited for the unknown path the future held. I knew I wanted to use my interpersonal skills to help others, I just needed a redirection to push me out of my comfort zone.
Amid my search, my job as a records technician was the driving force that led me to look into the Master of Health Administration. I finally had my ‘Aha!’ moment. The reason I was drawn to Physical Therapy in the first place was I wanted to help people the way I had been helped. The passion I have for helping others was the common denominator in what I was searching for in a career. The Master of Health Administration offers a way for me to focus that passion and my leadership skills to care for not just patients, but employees as