why i want to be a pa Flashcards
why i want to be a physician assistant.
I want to become a Physician Assistant (PA) because helping people has always been at the heart of who I am. After 9/11, serving as an NYPD officer allowed me to support people during their toughest times. Now, I want to continue that service by providing compassionate medical care as a PA.
My experiences growing up shaped my views on healthcare. As a child, my frequent ear infections went untreated because my family couldn’t afford medical care, leaving me with permanent hearing loss. This taught me how hard life can be without good healthcare, motivating me to help others facing similar situations.
My career in public service began when I joined the NYPD after the events of 9/11, driven by a desire to serve and protect my community. Over two decades, I assisted countless individuals, often those with no one else to turn to. Throughout this period, my interest in healthcare deepened. I educated myself about nutrition, diseases, and bodily functions by reading books and listening to podcasts, fueling my passion to help people through healthcare.
During my 21 years with the NYPD, I saw firsthand how many prisoners lacked proper healthcare. Often, prisoners asked to go to the hospital for medications or treatments they desperately needed but couldn’t afford otherwise. One event that really touched me was seeing a PA tend to a young man experiencing extreme drug withdrawal. The PA’s compassion and sensitivity motivated me and helped me to see the need of genuinely relating to patients. These encounters strengthened my resolve to become a PA and aid those most in need
To prepare for this new path, I went back to school to earn a biochemistry degree while still working as a police sergeant. I also became a licensed EMT and gained hands-on patient care experience in a hospital. These experiences helped me realize that the PA role fits perfectly with what I’m passionate about.
Becoming a PA will let me continue helping people, especially those who need it most. I am eager to provide care that’s compassionate, meaningful, and makes a real difference in people’s lives.
