I am writing this letter to support Katie Kruger in her application to medical school. I taught Katie during the Summer 2017 semester in Anatomy & Physiology II, as a part of her pre-med studies. While it is difficult to assess a student based from a single semester of coursework, work ethic becomes apparent during the fast paced summer courses. Katie was able to master the course material well and performed at the top of the class on all exams and assignments. It is apparent that Katie is able to succeed in the academic environment and apply this in a clinical setting, which is a skill needed to successfully complete medical school.
I am writing to apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, as a freshman majoring Associate of Science at Cerritos College. After I read the program description, I am very interested in this program. I have reviewed from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) through the website, and very passionate in this major. PTA program is one of top future job in ten years the. I strongly believe that I will be the best candidate for this position.
I have known for years that I wanted to work in the realm of health science. I knew that I wanted to do something in sports medicine. When I took a deeper look into sports medicine I learned that there are many areas of sports medicine that you can get licensed in and that the sports medicine part would be a specialty to attach to it. So I took the list as started to look through it at each job that plays an affect in the sport medicine area. I narrowed in on Physical Therapy and then took the time to do some shadowing in it for my senior study.
I am Cristen Sudduth, a native of Jackson, MS. Throughout my life, I have observed and encountered several accounts of resilience. Including times when my siblings and I would hurt ourselves by playing our various sports a little too rough which led to temporarily altering our daily lifestyle. These experiences allotted us the opportunity to build through some form of therapeutic exercises. Each exercise helped us gain the courage, confidence and physical strength we needed to return to our regularly life that we normally had and enjoyed so much.
Hello Bonnie, I hope you have got a chance to go outside and enjoy the warmer days we have been having. Thank you so much for sending me the pictures of the burn on your arm. I wanted to check in with you and see how Physical Therapy is going. Also to see if you received the medical authorization that I mailed to you I enclosed an electronic copy as well in case you have not received it yet.
and intrigued by the mind-body connection as well as the importance of human activity and occupation in maintaining mental and physical well-being. At the same time, my desire to work directly with people and be able to make a positive and lasting change to their lives by empowering them and helping discover their strengths and confidence in themselves to achieve their goals, led me to a realization that a career in occupational therapy would be a perfect fit for me. To me occupational therapy is a dynamic, rewarding, challenging, and inspiring field where I can fully realize my skills and knowledge. Having always been a firm believer in the patient-centric approach, I am passionate about providing excellent service to patients by improving their performance, preventing illness and disability and promoting adaptation to life
I had the privilege of speaking with past graduates
Occupational therapy saved my family. Growing up with a sister with severe spastic cerebral palsy to include both cognitive and functional deficits, life existed on a day to day, hour by hour basis, as we were unsure of challenges each moment would bring. This all changed the moment occupational therapy brought quality of life back to me and my family. My very personal experience defined my purpose to become an occupational therapist, to pay the gift given my family forward.
Becoming an occupational therapist is my passion and my long-term career goal. Since a young age I have been incredibly inspired and motivated to befriend and help disabled individuals. Having grown up with a disabled mother who benefited from the services of occupational therapy I had the opportunity to see first hand how the experience gave can give individuals like her fulfilling and productive lives. With both parents working as healthcare professionals, including my mother who is now an occupational therapist herself, I see every day how rewarding the field is. Through my life I have had unique personal, professional and educational experiences that have shaped me into a strong candidate for an advanced education in occupational therapy.
Throughout the semester, I have gained a better understanding of adapted physical education and sport programs. These programs provide children and adults with an opportunity to participate in sports they may not have thought were possible. The modifications to sport and exercise allows individuals with a range of disabilities to engage in activity. The disabilities can range from a mild learning disability to a permanent condition caused from a serious accident. While observing numerous individuals with disabilities, I was able to obtain a better understanding of the challenges that came with physical activity.
In healthcare, “contagious” is typically a word that has a bad connotation like spreading a cold or germs. I believe that being contagious can also be a good thing. In my future career as a physical therapist, my goal is to be the good kind of contagious by encouraging others to smile or laugh. When someone smiles at me, I can’t help myself but to smile as well. The simple act of smiling is contagious.
Little did I know that a year later I would be flown out to Florida and stay at a resort with friends for a week, all expenses paid for by the California Institute of Technology. It is amazing what filling out a piece of paper can do to change the course of your
Life has its twists and turns, but my overall life goal is simple, help others. I want to make an impact on others life, even if it is a small change. For instance, being able to hold a pencil is the difference between a student being able to graduate from Kindergarten and not be able to continue on to first grade. Being a Pediatric occupational therapist will help me make an impact on children at a very young age. Even small changes can have a large impacts, which is why I want to be that change for others.
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything” (Plato). If my childhood was filled with anything: it was imagination. From my earliest memories of my cousin, and I putting on a sold out concert on my papaw’s front porch; to putting my baby dolls to sleep with lullabies. Music has always been a big part of my life: it was the one thing I could always count on, no matter where I went; and that still stands true today.
You may be wondering why an environmental engineer is interested in studying Management Information Systems. The reality is that information technology and managerial strategies have been central components throughout my life. I am currently working as a software engineer and although I have enjoyed my career till date, my true interests lie in acquiring the management capabilities and advanced training in information systems. I am now seeking a more sophisticated knowledge of information systems and management techniques that impact positively on every aspect of an organization’s business’ operations.
