Medical Assistant Personal Statement

As a phlebotomist and young college student, I knocked on the door to find my fourth chemotherapy patient of the day unresponsive. It was my first “code blue.” A team of healthcare professionals rushed into the room and my attention was directed towards the physician assistant (PA) who was leading the team as he implemented advanced cardiac life support protocol. Witnessing the empathy, compassion and wisdom of the PA as he updated the family on the care plan for the patient, while spending the time to explain to the family and ensuring that all questions were answered strengthened my desire to develop the same compassionate interactions with a family and patients as a PA.
This desire to interact on a personal level and the ability to practice
My goal is to be a provider who takes the extra step to help patients understand their diagnosis, and help them select the treatment option that best suits their needs. The ability to assess patients, order diagnostic testing as appropriate, and formulate a treatment plan is exciting to me, but it’s also reassuring to know I will have a collaborative healthcare team to discuss cases when needed. I strive to lessen the disconnect between a patient and a provider. My work has taught me valuable skills to accomplish this career goal by strengthening my interpersonal communication skills and enabling me to feel comfortable working independently and in a team-based setting while paying attention to detail and providing for my patients who are under high levels of stress. I saw these shared qualities I possess in the PAs I worked alongside during my internship. I witnessed them giving back to their community by participating in health fairs, fundraisers, and educating local schools on health issues. As a PA I hope to serve and volunteer for my