Anonymous Answer

Aside from the plethora of honorable mentions and impressive rankings, I want to attend this program because its mission and program goals align well with my values. I value the emphasis on a team approach, collaboration, and inter-professional education. Working as a team is an essential aspect of working as a PA. I have been lucky enough to work in an emergency room where the staff is all committed to working together as a team. Knowing that this program fosters this kind of environment is very important to me. I loved learning about the state-of-the-art Health Sciences Library, Computer Learning Lab, and Health Sciences Clinical Skills Center including the Patient Simulation Laboratory that enables a high-quality PA education. The excellent student-to-faculty ratio also allows for the utilization of these resources with the best oversight possible. I have always enjoyed the chance to be close with professors to learn not only from the curriculum but from their own experiences. Another attribute that influenced me to apply is the emphasis on competence in primary care as the foundation of sound clinical practice. There has been an imbalance between specialty and primary care providers, even though primary care is central to a properly functioning health care system. With a good base in primary care, there would be better health outcomes as people have better access to health care, leading to less need for emergency hospitalization.