Emily’s Path To Becoming A PA
Her interest in medicine started in her early teen years. She rowed competitively and was always intrigued with how the body works and how to improve athletic performance.
After being diagnosed with a cardiac condition herself, Emily spent time conducting research and working in cardiac based patient care. Her personal experience as a patient in a setting where she interacted with many medical professionals helped her to solidify her own path to becoming a physician assistant.
“I was exposed to a lot of PAs in that setting,” Emily said. “They took time to understand me as an individual outside of diagnostic care. That type of interaction was what inspired me to become a PA.”
While attending the Physician Assistant program MCPHS, she kept an open mind to different areas of interest. She came to love her dermatology studies and clinical rotations in both cosmetic and medical dermatology.