I was looking at the computer screen trying to complete my charts when I heard a young man screaming in Spanish, "ĄMi Padre está herido!" I looked up to see a young man was dragging an elderly male covered in blood. As horrific as the injuries turned out to be, there was a sense of calm, community and unity inside the walls of Washington Adventist Hospital (WAH) that night. As a scribe at WAH in Takoma Park Maryland, I had been chosen amongst hundreds of applicants for a unique opportunity to participate in the fast paced world known as the emergency department, where healing the sick and injured was common place.
Both and PA and the doctor worked feverously to stabilize the patient and I knew I had a role to play as well. As a scribe I was an additional set of eyes and ear that document crucial information regarding the patient while the doctors perform life saving procedures The need for mid-level care providers is increasing exponentially, and I have carefully chosen this career path by becoming a scribe with aspirations of meeting my goal to become a physician assistant.
Dr. Rosenthal, tended to this injured man that evening and coincidentally has been my mentor for several years. He has continually complimented my work ethic and my ability to navigate responsibilities associated with my professional and educational pursuits. He often said scribes and doctors work long, odd hours in conditions that are not always ideal. My experience at the hospital allowed me to discover how ones life of service to others is rewarding and necessary. I have discovered that medicine is not for the faint of heart as I have witnessed many tragedies. I have been inspired by my experiences to pursue healthcare as a way to impact the lives of those in need of medical care.
Since moving back home to New York I stayed dedicated to the medical profession. I have always found it important to give back to the community that helped shape me. As a result, I decided to give back as an EMT. The only exposure I had to this profession was seeing the dedicated volunteers of Takoma Park work around the clock transporting patients to our facility. I have found that in order to be a successful EMT it is vital to understand the power and necessity of teamwork. Feeling a sense of community and trust in the work field is something that is imperative for success and something I will hold in high regard when I become a physician assistant.
As a student of your Physician Assistant program, I look forward to participating in opportunities that will enable me to broaden my experiences in health care. As a biology student, I was actively involved conferences and seminars, which enriched my knowledge of medicine. I also participated in research projects that focused on medicinal qualities of plant life. I have carefully chosen avenues, such as my job as a technician at the Ophthalmic Center of Long Island and my volunteer position as an EMT, to broaden my networking and educational experiences so that I can compete amongst other applicants. I pride myself in my organizational and supervisory skills. I have coordinated workshops for fellow students to strengthen skills necessary in labs and hospitals and have participated in organizing several fundraisers whose proceeds are allocated for research.
The refugee youth project I participated in focused on assisting low-income families especially children with after school programs. I became acutely aware of their inability to obtain medical care and often witnessed the anxiety and frustration experienced by parents looking for a doctor who could help their child through an illness. At Washington Adventist Hospital we routinely admitted patients who could not afford to pay and I was often comforted to know that one day I could be of service to those in need as well.
As a student of your Physician Assistant program, I am eager to demonstrate how the relationship between your institution and it's students result in a qualified, medical professional who had a myriad of experiences and opportunities to realize their fullest potential. I will continue to exemplify the qualities of a determined, resilient and dedicated student who has been chosen amongst many applicants to represent why those seeking a career as a physician assistant should in your program.
... I had been chosen amongst hundreds of applicants for a unique opportunity to participate in the fast paced world known as the emergency department, where healing the sick and injured was common placethat doesn't sound quite right in my opinion; maybe "was my/our duty and privilege". ?Both and PA and the doctor worked feverously to stabilize the patient and I knew I had a role to play as well. Dr. Rosenthal, the man that tended to this injured man that evening and coincidentally has been my mentor for several years.
As a student of your Physician Assistant program, I look forward to participating in opportunities that will enable me to broaden my experiences in health care. As a biology student, I was actively involved in conferences and seminars, which enriched my knowledge of medicine.The refugee youth project I participated in focused on assisting low-income families; especially children with after school programs.
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