Personal Statement We Never Know

Personal Statement

We never know how we will react in the face of a major tragedy until one befalls us and takes us by surprise. When the elderly woman slipped and fell, losing consciousness as she hit the concrete sidewalk, I gasped. Initially paralyzed, I forced myself to recall my high school first aid training. Barely aware of what I was doing, I resuscitated her and called for an ambulance. Weeks later I checked up on the woman, and she was doing alright. This incident led me to believe in myself and realize that I indeed have a knack for working in the field of health care. My experience putting basic first aid training into practice was the deciding factor for my becoming a physician's assistant and student of medicine. I am honored to have been named as the student of the Year in a field that I admire and hope to pursue for the remainder of my life.

I have always been interested in medicine. Since I was a child I dreamed of becoming a successful doctor. Yet the field seemed daunting to me. Only until I actually saw how my talents and skills could directly help other people, and until I noticed how practical application of medical training and theory would impact the lives of others, did I enter the field of health care in earnest. Becoming a physician's assistant was not an easy decision. I knew that the work would cut into my social life and take up most of my free time. I knew that I would have many sleepless nights as I balanced my studies with my job. However, the more I delved into the actual work of being a physician's assistant, the more I wanted to succeed.