As an aspiring physician assistant, my professional pursuits directly align with Northeastern University PA Program’s mission, goals, and vision for the PAs the program strives to educate. Through my patient care experiences and community outreach opportunities with diverse patient populations, I have gained first-hand knowledge regarding the invaluable impact one single person can offer to a patient. One compassionate, creative leader who embraces cultural humility and an interdisciplinary approach can change the entire patient care experience. Demonstrating compassion as a clinician is at the forefront of how I deliver all patient care. I have had the fortunate opportunity to witness genuine compassion and radiate it myself at amplified levels while working on an inpatient medical oncology unit for three years. Spending prolonged durations of time with oncology patients has allowed for strong bonds to be formed as I serve as a listening ear, a hand to hold, or a smiling face when and where needed for both patients and their families. Knowing I can, as a clinician, help people in some of the hardest times in their lives inspires me to be the most compassionate care giver and leader in health care I can be. Although the world of oncology can be full of sorrow, I love to celebrate the victories, large or small, whether that be …show more content…
Patient care is not an individual task or responsibility but rather it takes a village, and that village is the entirety of the health care team. Working alongside PAs in the emergency department has taught me the vitality of a strong team of collaborating clinicians. To execute high-quality patient care, inter-professionalism and a team-based approach must be embraced and executed by all care team members in health