I graduated from the UAMS Physician Assistant Program. My initial employment was in hospital medicine, but I quickly became interested in the delivery of more specialized health care, specifically something that was more hands-on. That is what led me to the field of surgery. I now manage the care of the thermally injured patients in the hospital and plastic surgery patients in the outpatient setting.
Taking care of the emotional needs of others as well as their physical needs
Laughing!!!!!
Taking personal time. Balancing life with two children and working full time is hard.
Being able to simultaneously stay calm and critically think in dire situations
PA's extend medical and emotional care for the patient and strengthen the relationship between the medical team and the patient's family.
Watching three patients walk out of the hospital when, one year prior, they weren't supposed to live.
It started as a curiosity about my personal health as well as a desire to help others with their own healthcare challenges. I'm sure my father was also influential.
Ask for help. This is an underrated skill.
