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Practitioner Personal Statement
From a young age I’ve been driven to pursue a career that allows me to impact the lives’ of individuals daily. I’m excited to finally be able to put everything I’ve learned into action as a PA. My countless experiences have inspired me to be a PA who patients can know and trust. I’m excited to care for patients not only physically and mentally, but also emotionally and spiritually. I hope that while on rotations I’m able to fill the knowledge gaps I have and learn new techniques from experienced practitioners.

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