The graduate program that I am applying for is the Northeastern University Physician Assistant program. The program is 24 months, the first year consist of multiple courses that prepare students for the PA exam (PANCE). In addition, it also serve as the base for becoming a PA. The second year is a clinical rotation. Students have the chance to choose different areas of medicine for hands on experience.
Have you always done the best work of which you were capable? Yes. Science is a very difficult field. Anatomy/Physiology, Biology and Chemistry are some of the general courses of a science major. Despite the hardship, I have always done the best work of which I am capable. Chemistry seems to be the …show more content…
I believe that there are a lot of things to learn when traveling. Not only does it open up our minds to different things, but it also educate us with different cultures and tradition around the world for understanding and acceptance of other people. Swimming is a great way to gain muscle, lose weight and enhance cardiorespiratory health. Most importantly, it is really fun, which encourage me to be active.
Why do you want to be a physical therapist, nurse, OT etc?
I want to be a Physician Assistant because I want to care for patients; help them make better choices and find other alternatives to a healthy lifestyle. Physician assistant has the privilege of working alongside other healthcare workers. Although PA’s are labeled as ‘assistant’, their responsibility and knowledge is no less than a Physician. Physician assistant’s examine, diagnose and treat patients just like a physician would. Being a PA mean collaborating with other areas of the health field, which enhances knowledge and networking.
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However, emotionally, I think that health professionals should not be too emotionally intact to the working environment that they forget about their own health and social life. Surgeons often suffer from depression because not every surgical operation is successful.
What is the most important ethical question that you will face as a health professional in the next decade? The most important ethical question the I will face as a health professional in the next decade is biological enhancement. People will have more control over what they are capable of, such as alternating genetics to make a person taller, smarter or better looking. This mean that no one will be unique in their own way since it can be copied and replicated.
What are your opinions about controversial current topics related to the field of study or profession? An ongoing controversial topic related to the Physician Assistant position is that people do not recognize PA’s as being ‘real’ doctors. It is true that physicians do have more authority, but it does not mean that they’re always more knowledgeable. A PA that’ve been in the field for 10 years will understand the practice better than an upcoming physician in clinical