michsama
Oct 22, 2013
Graduate / PA CASPA Narrative - First time applicant [2]
When considering a future career, I am forced to look at the type of individual I have become. Ever since my first summer job as a lifeguard and my high school anatomy class, I found the human body fascinating. I felt that this was a topic I could continue to expand my education on for the rest of my life and never become complacent about. While learning for the rest of my future sounds enjoyable, I know that only learning will not be satisfying for me. I want to have the opportunity to use that knowledge. I have learned that there are two factors that have the biggest influence on my drive towards choosing a career to pursue.
The first factor is the fear of becoming jaded. I have always worried that I would struggle with a career such as a 'desk job'. While I like routine, I am apprehensive about doing something I find boring for my life career. After becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, I enjoyed the routine that made the day go by quickly and I loved the experiences and interaction with other individuals. I found the routine of paperwork and schedules mixed with the hands-on experiences interesting and gratifying. When looking at the career of a physician assistant, I see parallels in skills I have picked up as a nursing assistant. While in much more depth; paperwork, schedules, and studying illnesses so that I can treat and diagnose an individual as a physician assistant would greatly relate to a routine. While the hands-on experiences such as making rounds, helping in procedures, and examinations would be keep the job interesting and stimulating. While I know every job has its ups and downs, I feel that as a physician assistant there would be an excellent balance between routine and new experiences.
The second, and most important, factor is my motivation to make a difference. I do not want to become insignificant or have a job that is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. I believe that everyone has the desire to help other people, so I do not want to use this as a main point towards my motivation towards becoming a physician assistant. However, I cannot think of a better environment to work in than with individuals who feel that same desire to make a difference, and have worked to become a part of a team that's job is literally to help others. I have always loved working with other individuals and I think that with teamwork, more goals can be reached than if we all worked alone. I have been in athletics my entire life, including throughout college, and have had many years to learn the value of a team. When I think of working in an environment focused on helping others with team members who have that same goal, I think of the quote, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." My drive towards becoming a physician assistant is based off this idea; to become a vital part of a healthcare team where everyone is passionate about their work and the individuals they are serving.
In conclusion, I believe I have the enthusiasm needed to excel in a physician assistant program and pursue this as a lifelong career. When looking at a career of a physician assistant, I see an individual who is an important member of group health care providers. I have the motivation and drive to become that individual.
When considering a future career, I am forced to look at the type of individual I have become. Ever since my first summer job as a lifeguard and my high school anatomy class, I found the human body fascinating. I felt that this was a topic I could continue to expand my education on for the rest of my life and never become complacent about. While learning for the rest of my future sounds enjoyable, I know that only learning will not be satisfying for me. I want to have the opportunity to use that knowledge. I have learned that there are two factors that have the biggest influence on my drive towards choosing a career to pursue.
The first factor is the fear of becoming jaded. I have always worried that I would struggle with a career such as a 'desk job'. While I like routine, I am apprehensive about doing something I find boring for my life career. After becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, I enjoyed the routine that made the day go by quickly and I loved the experiences and interaction with other individuals. I found the routine of paperwork and schedules mixed with the hands-on experiences interesting and gratifying. When looking at the career of a physician assistant, I see parallels in skills I have picked up as a nursing assistant. While in much more depth; paperwork, schedules, and studying illnesses so that I can treat and diagnose an individual as a physician assistant would greatly relate to a routine. While the hands-on experiences such as making rounds, helping in procedures, and examinations would be keep the job interesting and stimulating. While I know every job has its ups and downs, I feel that as a physician assistant there would be an excellent balance between routine and new experiences.
The second, and most important, factor is my motivation to make a difference. I do not want to become insignificant or have a job that is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. I believe that everyone has the desire to help other people, so I do not want to use this as a main point towards my motivation towards becoming a physician assistant. However, I cannot think of a better environment to work in than with individuals who feel that same desire to make a difference, and have worked to become a part of a team that's job is literally to help others. I have always loved working with other individuals and I think that with teamwork, more goals can be reached than if we all worked alone. I have been in athletics my entire life, including throughout college, and have had many years to learn the value of a team. When I think of working in an environment focused on helping others with team members who have that same goal, I think of the quote, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." My drive towards becoming a physician assistant is based off this idea; to become a vital part of a healthcare team where everyone is passionate about their work and the individuals they are serving.
In conclusion, I believe I have the enthusiasm needed to excel in a physician assistant program and pursue this as a lifelong career. When looking at a career of a physician assistant, I see an individual who is an important member of group health care providers. I have the motivation and drive to become that individual.
