Medical Assistant Personal Statement

Sitting on top of our 10-passenger van, I could see the entire dirt pitch with dusty chalk lines surrounded by hundreds of cheering fans. Two local Haitian teams battled it out on the soccer field that night as I sat and soaked it all in. I was in Gonaives, Haiti volunteering as a sports leader for a summer program through Zion’s Children of Haiti - a charity aimed at improving educational opportunities for children in need. Watching the game play out in front of me, I realized even though my Haitian Creole language skills were lacking, there was a language we had in common: “foutbòl”.
My love for sports is the foundation for my desire to pursue a career as a physician assistant. From an early age, sports instilled in me the importance of being active and taking care of your body. With this interest in sports and health, I pursued a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, which helped me developed a strong passion towards promoting health in others. All of this lead towards my involvement in sports organizations for kids, my many volunteer experiences, and the jobs I’ve had in the medical field. Through sports, I had my first personal experience addressing a
Through all of these experiences, I have continually increased in my enthusiasm for promoting physical activity and health in others. During my time working in the health field and shadowing, I was able to see how much time physician assistants are able to spend with their patients. This is the time when the provider is able to inspire and educate the patient on how to improve their health behaviors. As a physician assistant, not only will I be able to provide medical care to patients, but I will also be able to provide the patients with the necessary tools and education in order to achieve optimal health. I look forward to continuing my path in serving the health and medical needs of others as a physician