In third grade, I was assigned to create a project illustrating what I wanted to be when I grew up. At this time, due to my positive experiences with doctors and my desire to help others, especially children, I decided to describe the role of a pediatrician as my future career. Throughout my childhood, whenever asked about my future aspirations, I confidently declared that I would attend medical school and become a pediatrician. However, as I developed, the answer to this question slowly began to evolve as I gained a deeper understanding of my values and the people I desired to serve through medicine. In 2014, I transitioned to a Title I middle school in a medically underserved area, where I was exposed to the difficulties faced by children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Unlike my classmates, I, and everyone I grew up with, always had access to basic necessities. This realization made me recognize how the absence of these items I took for granted negatively impacted the health of my peers. Determined to make a difference, I implemented two projects that provided students with a renovated clothing closet and hygiene carts where they could access products throughout the day without fear or shame. There was an immediate positive impact as my school reported increased attendance …show more content…
This captivated me, and since then, I have been devoted to becoming a PA. After graduating high school, I chose a small university that would allow me to pursue my interests in public health while gaining valuable healthcare experience to prepare me for a career as a PA. Early in my undergraduate journey, I began working as a receptionist at an urgent care. This role allowed me to interact with patients and create connections with the entire clinical