Personal questions

Question 1

As I haven’t really looked at your file yet, please take about five minutes to tell me about yourself

Answer 1

Hello, my name is Ashley. I am originally from Denver, CO.I currently work in pathology as a grossing technologist and as a medical assistant at an urgent carecenterin the New Orleans area. For undergrad I went to Howard University of course as seeing from my application,I was a sociology major and chemistry minor, I choose sociology over biology due to the influence that my sociology professor had on my my freshmen year in college she taught me how there are many how biological factors and social determinants are interchangeable and that professor was the first profession to talk about health disparities amongst minority communities . After college I spent some time conducting research at the NIH, our research was focused on improving the quality of life for patient that were diagnosed with head and neck cancer . I moved to New Orleans becasue I really felt a connection to the city ,from a culturally and social aspect. I wanted to apart of the change that New orleans was trying to provoke specically within the healthcare sector after attending a few health confrences there. I found that Louisiana had some with high rates ofinfant mortality, chronic diseases such as diabetes, and AIDS cases, and these statistics were mainly seen in minority communities.By volunteering or working in hospitals or clinics that serve certain demographics ofpatients, I hoped to improve the health outcomes for minorities. so New Orleans is where I gained alot of my patient care expereince before attending UNO for my masters in biomedical science.I am so trilled to be given the opportunity to be interviewed at my alma mater, I had such a great experience on learning how to navigate through college as an young adult and becoming the individual that I am today.

Question 2

What are you most interested within out program?

Answer 2

before looking into any program I place look for 3 things Student to faculty ratio: I want to have a good relationship with the students and the faulty to be a beacon of support and building a great foundation for me to do well throughout the program.
I choose my school based on professor to student ratio, diversity, and preparation. I looked into your school’s curriculum and compentences and I was impressed by this programs focus on hands-on training and the range of patient types I will be serveing .I especially like Howard’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in healthcare, which resonates with my personal values. I rememer how a majority of my scienceclasses at Howard and how they were proritized around patient care, and I know how I will be taught throughout this program. Prepartion I will be excited to come back and conduct my clinicals through Howard hospital system, I know I discussed back in october with Ms. scoares. I know will give me a good foundation on patient care.This is why I applied to this program; it actually aligns with who I am as a person.

• diversity/ inclusion
• community centered
• pance preparation

Question 3

Why do you want to an PA?

• include

its been grounded in my experiences that I have had my whole entire life

• the primise in which this PA profession was created was to provide acces to those rual or maginlized communties.

Answer 3

The reason I wanted to become a PA really stemfrom my childhood; I understand how it feels to not have access to adequate health care because I was a part of the stigma of what it meant to be in a communitiy that ismarginalized. This was the norm growing up for me and my my family did not have access to something as simple as healthy food, health was not advocated within our neighborhood. My father suffers with complications of gout, hypertension and obesity and he is at risk for develop different disorders includingkidney and cardiovascular disease, as well as diabetes due to his.Growing up,this was my reality, both of them refused to see their result pcp do to the lack of trust that they have with their providers. Both of them don’t take their prescribe medication on a regular basis.Despite my efforts to educate them on better alternatives, my parents’ unhealthy routine has a tremendous;y negativly impacted their lives. Everyday I am afriad that I will get that phone call that something happend to my parents in terms of being admitted into the hospital or dealth .My motivation for becoming a PA and pursuing a career in medicine stemmed from a desire to improve the health outcomes that came from a similar background as me and has a similar mentality as my parents when it come to my incoherance with medications as well as their views on the healthcare system as an whole.I appreciate this profession because it encourages patient communication and education while also providing the most favorable possible outcomes for patients.My objectiveas an provider is to work in marginalizedcommunities and break the stigma surrounding chronic diseases. I believethat this profession will enable me to go wherever I am needed to help expand access to health care. In addition to that I have immersed myself in the PA profession as much as possible these past 6 years, by shadowing PA’s in a multitude of specialities. I was particularly moved by the enthusiasm and bond I saw between PAs and their patients. I even see how the PAs were able to achieve a balance between the medical professionals and patient-centered approach in terms of diagnosing and treating patients.My mission is to adequately represent the PA profession while ensuring that every patient receives high-quality care. Access to quality healthcare should not be a privilege, but a fundamental right.

Question 4

Two part question: What do you think makes a good PA, and in what ways are you unique?”

Answer 4

Empathy:Empathy is a highly effective and strong tool for building patient trust, reducing anxiety, and improving health outcomes. Empathy and compassion have been linked in studies to improved medication adherence, fewer malpractice charges, fewer blunders, and higher patient satisfaction.

Working as an team:Healthcare practitioners collaborate to create a treatment plan suited to the patient’s specific needs. This could be a combination of therapies, drugs, or lifestyle modifications that will result in the greatest potential outcome.

Effective communication:This communication is necessary to make accurate diagnoses, ensure that treatments are appropriately administered, and ensure that patients understand their current condition and needs.

Clinical thinker: Someone who can adapt to their situation and above all make the right decisions for their patients!helps us comprehend the signs and symptoms of illness, as well as the processes and actions that may be significant to disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Question 5

Number one problem that PA’s face?

Answer 5

The number 1 problems for PA’s Scope of Practice and Autonomy: PAs often work under the supervision of physicians, and the extent of their autonomy varies by state and healthcare setting. The challenge lies in finding the right balance between collaboration with physicians and having the freedom to make independent decisions within their scope of practice, There is an lack of Recognition and Understanding within our profession. the roles of PAs’ are not well understood by patients and the agmount the generalpublic. So we have to continue to explain our role to patients schedule.

Question 6

What is a PA?

Answer 6

A PA is an national certified medical practitioner that can see and evaluate patients order diagnostic test, prescribe medications, create treatment plans conduct minor procedures and assist during surgery in collaboration with an supervising on an health care team to provide the best possible treatment for the patient. PA are seen in many hospital settings that can range from EM, ped, urology, urgent care, family medicine, and palitative care.The PA profession was developed to improve healthcare access in marginalized communities

Question 7

Why did I choose PA school over MD

Answer 7

As a non-traditional applicant with several years of work experience in prior careers, this was an important factor for me. It was not a quick decision, shadowing PA’s and learning about the path that they took and why they took that path but for me we are all working under the same umbrella with the same goal and that is to treat and be an aid to these patients, considering 3 factors:
PATIENT-PROVIDER CONNECTIONS:Even though all healthcare professionals have the chance to interact with patients, the role of the physician assistant ensures that the gaps in patient-provider connections are filled. our role as mid-level providers is to enable high-quality patient care and cost-effective medical services.
COLLABORATION:Working as a team but maintaining a degree of autonomy is what makes a PA profession so amazing .When teamwork is emphasized, more ideas emerge and more people are devoted to the patient’s care, successfully cooperating for the patient’s benefit.

Question 8

How have you prepared yourself for the PA profession? How are you making yourself and your application more competitive?

• research
  -clinical
  schooling

seeing that reserach translate into a clinical setting

Answer 8

Clinical experience, in my opinion, has best prepared me for the PA career. In my opinion, there is no better way to discover if you are cut out for the job and if you genuinely appreciate the work you are doing than to have hands-on experience. As and current medical assistant, PCT and EKG technician we helped examined patients and helped established a course of treatment, which frequently included administering medication or wound care . I was frequently in charge of communicating patient results and what the patient was coming in for and any key problems that I felt that the and treatments to doctors, nurses, and other health-care professionals needed to known about . For the past 4 years I realized that I wanted to work more directly with physicians in a different health care context. Aside from my urgent care experience, I also volunteered at a hospital in emergency medicine and PACU . I primarily communicated with patients in terms of what they were coming in to the emergency room for stock supplies rooms and aided within the discharge turning room over process. To enhance clinic flow, I would assist patients in exam rooms by directing them where to go after their visit as well as offering support in a variety of ways. I like being in a supportive capacity since it taught me everything about how a clinic works and what other professionals need to succeed with their patients. My experience has been diverse and extensive, which I believe is my primary strength as a candidate. Last year I went to go conduct my Biomedical science program it helped my to :

Bio medical science Program:

1)Develop critical thinking skills for applying scientific knowledge for clinical-based problem-solving skills.

2)Demonstrate effective oral and written communication with professional presentation skills.

3) To work effectively in team

Question 9

What kind of stress do you see associated with the PA profession?

Answer 9

Lack of communication between patient and providers such as poor communication can result in various negative outcomes, such asdecreased adherence to treatment, patients dissatisfaction and patients not coming in for their routine check ups to receive proper care if needed.high patient volume, and high-pressure situations.me patient are upset that we cannot subside their symptoms with a simple steroid shot and in turn that may leave a bad review was some patients stop out of the clinic if their needs are not met. The most challenging aspect at my job is of that experience, despite how fulfilling, I do see how certain medical environments can lead to burn out.

Talk about ways to alleviate that stress.

• To alleiviate this stress I found that there should be a well balance communication between you and health care administrators
• make sure that adminatrators are advocating for thier employees

Question 10

Describe the most stressful work or academic situation you have been in.

• I had to learn how to adjust to certain situations within the site of adversity.
• I had to maintain an positive outlook on everything and still believe that there was a light at the end of the tunnel.

Answer 10

• pathology full time diagnosis.
  masters program
  volunteering
  shadowing. I feel like I was able to handle everything with grace do to focus, I knew I was going down the right road and it was something that I love to do and I wanted to do I had amazing classmates in my grad program so that really helped me endure the challenges that I encountered throughout that process.
  -not test anxiety that has subsided

Adversty adversity there will always be growth, improvement,Every challenge, failure, and pain has the potential for a greater benefit.

Question 11

Are you a leader or a follower?

Answer 11

I do not identify as either of those things. I believe I can be either a leader or a follower, depending on the circumstances. I am proficient at identifying where I belong and executing my job effectively. I’ve periodically played the position of a leader in my life.(Discuss the importance of leadership in pathology and urgent care).I’ve been following along as well. I’ve been volunteering in a New Orleans emergency room, where I help collect patient information, clean rooms as patients are discharged, and restock rooms as part of the triage process. I am able to accept orders from those in need.Leadership is essential in both professional and volunteer roles, in my opinion.It is very crucial to understand your roles. If you try to take the initiative when you should be offering support, you risk undermining the mission at hand.

Question 12

Why primary care and why Family medicine ?

Answer 12

I want to be the first person you talk to when you have any medical problem, A primary care provider will have a long-term relationship with you, I want to be apart of that process of maintaining your health.
I want to with regular visits, such as annual health checkups, your PCP will get to know much about you:Your current health,Your medical history,Your family’s medical history, Your treatment preferences and daily challenges and Your personality and lifestyle.Help you manage long-term health problems (for instance,diabetes,high blood pressureordepression).Find a medical specialist if you need one (like a knee surgeon or a heart doctor). I want to be an family Family practitioners(also known as family doctors) see patients of all ages,being a trusted friend. I get to know my patients as individuals and care for them physically, emotionally, and mentally. Most physicians do not have the opportunity to form long-term, deep connections with their patients. ( non traditional medicine)
preventative medicine
teaching/educating patients on their health
- I want to take part in detecting disease early on and preventing it from progressing. I get to conduct a follow up with all my patients and I have the chance to monitor my patients’ progress since their last appointment. Appropriate follow-up can help you detect misunderstandings, answer question, conduct more assessments, and change therapies if needed.

Question 13

How do you think your role as a physician assistant fits in with your role as a member of the community?

-medical relief charities or volunteer in underserved countries.

Answer 13

As a PA, I want to promote preventative healthcare and uphold people’s health in order to bridge the gap between Amongst marginalized communities.As and PA I can provided that support and education to patients, families in terms of their condition patient condition, diagnosis and treatment. Every since I could be old enough to volunteer that what I did wether it be through my church at non profit organizations or school, I have always wanted to be apart of a community and volunteer work was the best way in which I knew how. This professional path aligns with my aim to promote health equityand bridgehealthcare inequalities within hard to reach communities.

Question 14

What are your strengths?

Answer 14

Adaptability and resilience in clinical settings.
-adjusting to diverse patient needs, and responding rapidly to developing procedures and treatments. Everyday practice include balancing the emotional and practical pressures of working with patients and teams. Adaptability and resilience are two important characteristics that allow me to manage issues while remaining flexible with their

. I have to stayopen to learning, dynamic, or always growing nature of healthcare.

And this feild can bea demanding profession that requires a high level

Question 15

What are your weaknesses?

Answer 15

It would have to be public speaking. Going up i had an speech impediment , so i would never willingly want to speak in from of people infact I would dread it. My mother woth put me and my sister in church christmans play to over come this and even though I would be made fun of I still wanted to

• ## Especially if I want to be a healthcare advocate, I’ll have to talk in front of others all the time.

Question 16

What is the biggest adversity you have overcome?

Answer 16

Growing up in a single-parent household and witnessing my mother work two or three jobs to support my sister and me, I would have to say, really helped me to grasp what it meant to be poor. I therefore made sure I got a job as soon as I was 16 years old and worked at Goodwill till I left for college. I often worried that I wouldn’t be able to finish school at Howard for financial reasons, but those worries didn’t stop me from going to school. During my time at Howard, I made sure to work two jobs, and I used every opportunity to send money to my mother in order to support her.My decision to prioritize money over preparation for an exam had a significant impact on my scores at the time. Although it was a poor choice in retrospect, at the time I felt that my actions were justifiable.

Question 17

What are your thoughts about improving access to healthcare for disadvantaged populations?

Answer 17

This is necessary because I came from an diadvantage population.. Access to care enables patients to enter the health care system, find care conveniently and locally, , and get their health needs met. To imporve this we need to
Investing in community health centers, removing financial obstacles to care, encouraging health education and prevention, and empowering communities to advocate for their health needs can all contribute to increased access to primary care in rural and underserved areas.

Question 18

What are your short and long term goals?

Answer 18

My short-term goals are to gain admission to Howard University’s PA program and thrive throughout it, to come and amazing PCP in family medicine while my long-term goals are to become a Physician Assistant and to establish a non-profit organization in low-income communities that aims to attract children interested in science and medicine. This would provide high school and middle school studentsto gain access toSTEM pathsand exposurecareer paths.

Question 19

Why do you think we need PA’s

Answer 19

We need PAs to help alleviate shortages and stress in the healthcare sector.
2. Increasedaccess to care: With the shortage ofprimary carephysicians in many areas, PAs help fill thisgap by providingessential medical services. They are often found inunderserved communitiesorrural areaswhereaccess to healthcaremay be limited. By offering primarycare services, PAs ensure that individuals have access totimely medicalattention, preventing minorhealth issuesfrom escalating into more serious conditions.
3.patient educationand Counseling: PAs not only diagnose and treat illnesses but also play a crucial role in educatingpatients about their healthconditions. They take the time to explain diagnoses,treatment options, andpreventive measuresin a way that patients can understand. Thisempowers individualsto actively participate in their ownhealthcare decisionsand promotes better overallhealth outcomes.

Question 20

Is healthcare a right or a privilege? Please explain to us your reasoning:

Answer 20

A right to healthcare is a persons fundamental right, but reality is that in our current world,access to health is a privilege. We really say the holes in health care in 2020 when we were battling covid. We saw how the hospital system was pushed to its breaking point and we truly saw what groups of people this virus was affecting. This goes back to social determinants and health disparities which are an downstream affect of us being in the US we live in a country that has generational provery and structural racism, and unequal equity meaning we dont all start out at the same place. And Nobody should die from a disease because they are unable to afford medical care

Question 21

Pick 3 adjectives from a list that describe you and say why. One must be negative

Answer 21

Adaptable: A willingness to adapt, and push myselfwhen circumstances demand it. They tend to face problems, pivot among distractions, and politely proceed forward. I am really prone to think ahead and consistently focus on improvement.

Work ethic:A strong work ethic helps you persevere in difficult situations and maintains mydiscipline and attention on the task at hand.My commitment to patient care, which is very important to me, requires a strong work ethic.

reliable:I honestly believe that my actions will always surpass any excuses I may have when it comes to finishing tasks, therefore I stay on track from beginning to end by keeping my word and finishing whatever is assigned to me, even uncomfortablecircumstances.

Question 22

Where do you see the future of medicine heading?

Answer 22

More ground breaking technology that will help doctors to make more accurate diagnoses and More progressive treatment programs for their patients.Patients would no longer have to wait for the results of diagnostic tests, or endure treatments that did not improve their medical conditions.

Question 23

Would you practice in the inner city? What do you think happens to people who practice medicine there (attitude, changes, etc)?

Answer 23

I work in an inner city now and the best part about working in the inner city is knowing a certain demographic of patient do have access to quality health care. There are a lot of Barriers to delivering high-quality primary care to inner-city patients includelack of access, poor distribution of primary care providers (PCPs),.These concerns complexy of outpatient office visits sense of Distrust In Healthcare Systemswhich may stemfrom a deeper level of injustice. Healthcare providers may provide education, preventative medicines, and continuity of treatment. An if you choose to be a PCP in an urban area you need to adopt the ides that somethings that can be fixed overnight, it takes time and resources.

Question 24

What is the most important factor between a PA and their physician supervisor?

Answer 24

Physician-PA teams function most effectively when there is mutual respect and trust among all team members, when strengths are acknowledged and capitalized upon, and when communication enhances both patient outcomes and team productivity.

Question 25

How has your background prepared you for the physical and mental training to become a PA?

Answer 25

Without even knowing my path to being a PA began in undergrad, were I was involved in health organizations as well as made sure that I volunteered throughout my time at Howard, I was able to have a diverse group of mentors that were doctors as wells as medical students to help me in making my decision to even wanting to go to the medical field. When I began my internship at the NIH it really solidified my path into persuing the PA profession, there I was able to conduct groundbreaking medical research and be apart of project in which involve pts. that were diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and potentially creating a drug that could possible change their quality of life.
Throughout my past three years of working as a medical assistant, patient care technician and EKG technician , I was able to gain that hands on experience, communicate with patient, and really understand what problems I may encounter as I pursue this career path. My most transforming experiences were when conducting monthly wellness check phone calls to patients and observing in-office physicians at University Medical Center located in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is where I learned how to sensitively interact with elderly patients who had a history of inadequate adherence to theirmedications. I also grew more aware of socioeconomic barriers to health as patients often face so patients were now always able to may it to their appointments because of lack of transportation and some patient could not even afford their medications due to the cost. But recognizing these obstacles has strengthened my resolve to work toward their resolution. Shadowing several physician assistants has also taught me the value of developing genuine physician-patient connections.By aquiringthese experiences, I was able to acquire the knowledge required to prepare mefor Howard PA program.

Question 26

How will you contribute to our program?

- new perspective
- corrabboration

Answer 26

I bring a well-rounded perspective that can yield insightful information.My preliminary experience in medical research and patient care experience in working in different health care sectors can bring a unique perspective to this program.I have experience in a variety of areas relating to this program’s current aims and mission, including tackling health inequalities in marginalized communities. Talk about how a few time you some of your classmates were able to volunteer at the an clinic in New Orleans known as cresent careThere, we were able to assist with setting up HIV testing facilities and preparing for special events aimed at stopping the spread of HIV in urban communities in the New Orleans area.

Question 27

When did your interest in this profession first arise?

nih

Answer 27

In undergrad I was able to be apart of a program known as the medical- dental start program where I was able to shadow medical students and residents during their rotations, and from there my interest began to rise.But I was able to do an post bac research internship at the NIH and my research consisted of work with patients who were diagnosed with head and neck cancer and aiding in regenerating their salivary glands because these patients underwent a lot of radiation thus leading to dry mouth. While in oncology I encountered a lot of PA who were conducting rounds with their patients and ask to shadow a few of them and from there my passions began to grow and it opened my eye to other career paths within the healthcare sector.

Question 28

What types of volunteer work have you done?

Answer 28

-ASB
-mission at mercy
-teaching kids at an elementary school / NIH

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Question 29

What qualities do you possess that will make you a good PA?

Answer 29

AdaptabilityI know how to seamless transitions between different issues. New admissions, emergency procedures and unexpected consultations can all be part of a typical day. A patient’s condition can change rapidly, requiring a quick response recalibration. Im very be comfortable in making well thoughout decisions and taking action quickly. My ability to work in a team effectively and work alongside doctors, specialists, nurses, therapists and case managers. being able to work as an collborative effort is one of the most important qualities of going into this profession .The third attribute I have is empathy and compassion for all of my patients. Most patients who come to a hospital or health clinic setting are not comfortable when they arrive and are not feeling well. I make them as comfortable as possible and assured that they are in excellent hands.

Question 30

What is your shadowing experience?

Answer 31

I was aware of the impact a physician can have on a patient. I have met healthcare professionals who are genuinely enthusiastic about their fields as well as those who are not as passionate.Over the past ten years, my goal has been to be able to change the healthcare sector more broadly, starting with a clinical and moving to a research aspect. I spent years shadowing healthcare professionals to learn about the obstacles to receiving qualityhealthcare. My particular interests lie in eliminating healthcare inequalities that affect minority communities and in witnessing firsthand the genuine impact that my presence may have on a patient’s life. As a graduate student, my final capstone project topic revolved around why there is poor coherence between PCPs and the demographics of patients in low-income communities. I knew as a provider I plan to continue my medical path with the goal of advocating for those who have traditionally been underserved by medicine.

Question 32

Give an example of a time you worked with a team

Answer 32

I was working in the urgent care clinic when a patient came in with severe chest pains. I quickly assessed the situation and determined that this was an emergency, so I contacted the on-call physician right away. After discussing the patient’s condition with the doctor, we decided to transfer them to the hospital for further treatment. This was a difficult decision because it meant delaying their treatment while they waited for transport, but ultimately I knew it was the best choice given the severity of the situation. I stayed with the patient until they were transferred, providing reassurance and answering any questions they had about their care.”in addition, I always make sure to communicate with other members of the medical team to ensure everyone is on the same page and working together to provide the best care for the patient.”
monitoring vital (B/P and o2)
Some one is called EMS
Someone is communicating to the provider on what is going on
Someone is starting an IV if needed

Question 33

integrity

Answer 33

They are in charge of several elements of communication, including information gathering, patient education, and confidentiality. Someone who accepts responsibility for their actions and is willing to be accountable for them.

Question 34

Why Pa and not NP/Doctor

I then started to examine the aspects of myself and realized that, although I am not a, I do enjoy having options, so that is probably something I do want to incorporate into my profession.

NP/PA:
-schooling and speciality preference
-

Answer 34

I think this goes back to the premise of why the PA profession was created, which was to solve a medical crisis, and I feel like we as PA’s are contributing to the availability of care which is very amazing. I also like that we work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. I didn’t choose NP because you are more generalized as an PA vs and NP, and for NP you have to only focus on one specialty. PA’s follow a more disease and medical based model as opposed to NP who tend to following a more preventative healthcare model.I decided not to pursue the path of becoming a doctor because, once I started down the path of becoming a PA, I realized that the most important factor in my decision-making process was who I was as a person. This included the lateral mobility I saw in this career path, the opportunities to become a generalist, and the ability to work in different specialties. I then started to examine the aspects of myself and realized that, although I am not a, I do enjoy having options, so that is probably something I do want to incorporate into my profession. That had a significant influence on my decision to enroll in PA school.

Question 35

WHY IS DIVERSITY IN HEALTHCARE IMPORTANT ?

- staff shoudl represent patient population

Answer 35

Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce encourages all members of society to practice medicine and take responsibility for their communities. Inclusion is one factor that should be stressed since it prepares the healthcare workforce for patients from various backgrounds AND OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ALSO NEEDS TO REPRESENT THAT AS WELL. diverse and representative health care workforce improves patients’ access to care, their perceptions of the care they receive, and their health outcomes, especially for patients of color.

Question 36

What do you think about the PA profession potentially moving to doctoral degree, what affect will it have?

Answer 36

for certain roles I do see the benefit of an doctoral degree, with this doctoral degree there will be an increase in leadership roles such as This flexible online PhD program prepares you for leadership positions in healthcare administration, education, public health, global health, research, and sectors within a clinical practice.

-There will be opportunities to bridge the gap when it comes to: the number of challenges and needs of leadership administrative role and have some impacts of policy changes.

Question 37

A patient thought they were seeing a doctor but now they are seeing you as the doctor is away. How do you handle this situation?

Answer 37

• I find a way to engage with the patient about their condition, communicate with them about my role as a provider, Next, I would educate the patient and let the patient know that we diagnose, we assess and we are able to prescribe medications and usually they are more op to proceeding forward with the visit. Then I would educate them on out preliminary train process we had to have clinical experience prior on entering PA school. This will gain that sense on trust and knowledge of who they are receiving their services by educating them on the way. If that fails and they absolutely do not want to see the you as an PA depending on the setting in my care for primary you can put on an referral for a doctor that will be willing to take a new patient or urgent care setting you can always say well I am the only provider available today, there will be a new provider tomorrow.

Question 38

Who has impacted you the most?

Answer 38

My sister is a very strong and resilient person who works for misdirected children in the community where we grew up. She is the dean of diversity at my former high school and runs HBCU tour programs as well as various scholarship programs.

Question 39

What experiences have helped shape you as a person?

-As a healthcare practitioner, you cannot truly afford to operate within a comfort zone and you have to be very adaptable.

Answer 39

• I believe that most of my experiences were shaped by my college and post-graduate experiences. Howard provided me with numerous possibilities across the DC area, including internships and post-baccalaureate research programs at the NIH. These tough events instilled in me the importance of pushing beyond your comfort zone to test your abilities and determination. Moving to New Orleans and living without the support of friends or family pushed me to my limits. But I believe this prepared me for the profession I am currently pursuing, which has taught me how to be more adaptive. As a healthcare practitioner, you cannot truly afford to operate within a comfort zone and you have to be very adaptable.

Question 40

Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone?

Answer 40

Moving to a new city is completely outside of your comfort zone. In an increasingly diverse workforce, my first experience working in the healthcare profession at a level 1 trama hospital in New Orleans opened my eyes to the roles and responsibilities of a trauma team,evaluation for a patient who meets mechanism of injury criteria with unstable vital signs or potential life threatening injuries. Working with varied teams and adapting to different patient demographics honed my leadership and team management skills, allowing me to grow as an individual.

Question 41

Is there a time where you witnessed a physician assistant interacting with a patient in a manner you believed to be unprofessional?”

Answer 41

• bias in the demographics of patients that she was seeing
• she did not want to be within that location, alot of those patients were medicaid patients
• She did wanted to work in an unptown clinic where they accept more patients that had private insurances.

Question 43

Do you think you are able to handle the jump from undergrad to graduate studies?

• i

Answer 43

• Well coming from my last masters program I do feel very much so prepared I was able to expand my knowledge more than ever before.you’ll study biochemical and physiological functions, epidemiology focuses on the applications and innovations in clinical care and medical treatment, bioethics, and the US system.It has “grounded” me and provided me with a great deal of insight into real-world health care issues. I learned how to change my study habits and I also learned hoe to balance my social, work and school life effctively vs. before where I work solely focus on one or the other.

Question 44

What is your greatest disappointment, and what have you learned from it?

By putting our disappointment in perspective and learning from it, we c

Answer 44

-right after college me and my sister tried to implement program named Canada connect since with in our high school back in Denver, Colorado and the basis of this program was to deliver STEM-based activities, programs, and events are delivered to high school students. Participants in thisSTEM program would interactive, hands-on learning experience that allows students of all ages to enhance their understanding of STEM disciplines, acquire confidence in their science and math program, and takingdifferentcoursestowardsSTEM-related careers. This was a huge failure and disappoint because we simiply did not have the financial resources and support to truly make this dream an reality. But even though this this year I am newly involved in this program known as Stem Nola whose initiative was align of what I was trying to do in Denver and their mission was similar to mine which was creating and delivering project-based programs that expose, inspire, and engage students in grades K-12.

what I learned: I learned that should have to properly plan for new initiatives and failure is apart of the process and resilience and how you handle setbacks. By answering this question correctly, you show you can accept failure as part of the learning process and implement the necessary changes to correct it.

Define the program scope. The first step to take when starting a new pr

Define the program scope. The first step to take when starting a new program is to define the program scope. …
2 Identify the program team. …
3 Plan the program activities. …
4 Engage the program stakeholder

Answer 45

I like being a medical assistant but there are many limitations when being in that role
greater impact on healthcare sector.
- involvement when it comes to patient care decision making and recommendations.

Doctors observe symptoms and form diagnoses, whereas nurses inform docto

Question 46

At the end of the day, how would you like us to remember you?”

- As a non traditional student I veiw my journey as me not taking the fr

Answer 46

There has undoubtedly been a formidable challenge as I aspire toward a career in medicine. I will need as a future physician. This journey has kept ed ground and humble as well as . And thoroughout this journey I have remained posible that that road that I have gone down had developed resiliency in me that has empowered me to continue on the path of becoming that future PA the best way that I know how.

I will continue to go down this feild with the notion that I will advoca

Question 47

How have your previous experiences prepared you for PA school?”

Answer 47

I believe by working in a level 1 trauma hospital really presented to me the realities that I may be face when entering an Level I:Level I Trauma Center as an EKG tech and an PCT there is where I helped within the capabilities of providing total care for every aspect of injury – from prevention through rehabilitation.And the Elements of Level I Trauma Centers Include that go along with working in that hospital setting such as Referral resource for communities in nearby regions.Provides leadership in prevention, public education to surrounding communities.Program for substance abuse screening and patient intervention. An my current roles as an medical assistant in an urgent care has prepare me for PA I work in a very fast pace and high stress environment, Just by working so closely with urgent care providers. This is a demanding job that requires precision and concentration as well as sufficient knowledge in the field from flu-like symptoms, asthma, cuts, sprains and minor infections. To educate patients on supportive care instructions at home

Question 48

“Do you have any fears about going into medicine?”

Answer 48

Complex cases, of course overtime thoughs fears will subside ; sometimes a patient will display certain symptoms, and you can run a series of tests on the patient and still have no idea what is wrong. Alternatively, I might constantly alter a patient’s treatment plan since I cannot see any improvement, with in my patient from a treatment plan that I have placed them on.

Question 49

17)What is thebiggest problem in health care right now?”

There is too many stipulations when it comes to reiceveing medicad

Answer 49

The health care Financial burden.High costs combined with high numbers of underinsured patient who are at risk for developing a serious illnesses. Prices vary widely, and it’s nearly impossible to compare the quality or cost of your healthcare options — or even to know how big a bill to expect. And even when you ask lots of questions ahead of time and stick with recommended doctors in your health insurance network, you may still wind up getting a surprise bill. My neighbor did after knee surgery: even though the hospital and his surgeon were in his insurance network, the anesthesiologist was not. This goes back to to the lack of expantion that is needed when in comes Medicaid coverage This contributes to avoidablehealthcare disparitiesfor people of color and other disadvantaged groups.
Raising Awareness Among Health Care Providers
Providing More Resources
Tracking Results
Monitoring and documenting a program’s effectiveness and health impact enables health care organizations to determine what’s working and find improvement opportunities to improve health outcomes for all.

Question 50

Sometimes PAs have to make tough choices for their patients. Can you think of a moral problem that might come up?”

Answer 50

When I was shadowing my PA in palliative care, her and he team were faces with a lot of moral decisions in terms of patients who are terminally ill,Having a care plan in place at the end of life is important in ensuring the person’s wishes are respected as much as possible.
- make sure you communicate with the family such as having an healthcare proxy
- making sure that we have exausted all possible treatments when descussion subjects such end-of-life care or they disagree with the doctor, your family might consider working with a mediator.
- Healthcare practitioners and clinical leaders need to be prepared to handle end-of-life issues as well as problems encountered in dealing with elderly patients who may not be able to make rational decisions on their own.

Question 51

What type ofhealth care system do you think is the best?”

Access
affordability
Equity
quality

Answer 51

Access: how easily and efficiently patients are able to access healthcare services. Some common good access to healthcare examples includes access points for scheduling appointments, communicating with healthcare providers, and obtaining medical records.

Quality:The best healthcare system is a system that provides quality health care for everyone. health care is care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient

Affordability:Its a system that believes in equity and it is a system that financial consequences if they do fallill. and expanding medicaid

equility: health equity means the attainment of the highest level of health for all people, where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their optimal health regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status,

Question 52

Can you provide an example of a time when you went above and beyond in your patient care duties?

Answer 52

I remember a time when I was working in a working in the emergency room and there was an elder man who was coming in because he stated that his chest was feeling really tight, and he was not feeling himself. When I ran his ekg, usually if a patient is having a heart attack it will say stimi on top of my ekg sheet but he ekg was not saying that, at this time he was compiling about nausea and vertigo. So I went to go show the ekg to 3 doctor and they ethier sis not look at his ekg or that thought it was fine. But I need something was wrong with my patient so I went to every doctor I could fine until I found a doctor that took at real look at his ekg and it turned out that his heart rate was a-fib ST elevations and the patient was indeed having a heart attack.I always go above and above for patients to ensure they receive proper care.

Question 53

As a PA student how will you promote unity within your cohort?

Answer 53

just make sure to encourage an non competitive environment and team building activities, in my grad program I may sure we did thing such as volunteering and going to health care events and we would get together and do crawfish broils, just to really ensure that we are a team and we can help one another a push everyone to being the best versions of themselves and we don’t have to be competitive with one another.

• take how that why you enjoyed your last masters program

Question 54

Have you applied to other schools? If so, how did you choose them? What are the three most important aspects of evaluating a PA program?

Answer 54

I choose my school based on professor to student ratio, diversity, and preparation. I wanted to be in a program that had a smaller cohort They make room for individual attention and instruction, strong relationships and networking with faculty members and fellow students, and more opportunities for hands-on learning I wanted a program that advocated for diversity because I truly do believe that representation health care workersimproves patients trust, their perceptions of the care they receive, and their health outcomes, especially for patients of color. And finally I look for how well a program will prepare me for the PANCE as well as Provide me with the necessary medical knowledge and clinical skills to become a successful PA in clinical practice.

Question 55

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Answer 55

1)Are we going to only conduct our rotations through howard Hospital or will there be other elective sites in which we will conduct our clinical rotations?

2)What does this program do well in preparing their students for the PANCE?

3) are there any community service outreach programs or initiavites that students are able to be apart of- or will there be in the near future?

4)why do you feel like students enjoy so far from this problem