Physician's Assistant Personal Statement: Career in Medicine

A Life-Changing First Aid Moment

We never know how we will react in the face of a major tragedy until one befalls us and takes us by surprise. When an 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 in my becoming a physician's assistant and student of medicine. I am honored to have been named Student of the Year in a field that I admire and hope to pursue for the remainder of my life.

Choosing a Career as a Physician's Assistant

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 when I actually saw how my talents and skills could directly help other people — and when I noticed how the practical application of medical training and theory could 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.