I need a personal statement that is 5,000 characters in length (you can complete 2 pages), and will be as impressive as my academic credentials. This essay should be able to stand out against thousands of other competitive applicants. It should allow the application reviewers to sense my dedication to medicine, patients, and to the PA profession. I also want to highlight my extensive patient care experience in my years working in hospitals as a phlebotomist. Also, my B.S. degree in psychology should be highlighted as this background allows me to be a well-rounded applicant. The essay should also touch on the following attributes that I possess: • Welcome a collaborative approach to health professions education • Embrace the ideals of health care • Committed to becoming an excellent, caring and compassionate health-care professional • Strive to engage in new and innovative educational approaches • Take an active role in my educational experiences • Welcome cross-disciplinary studies and other progressive health care topics • Understand and appreciate collaborative team processes • Participate in community-based education and/or service learning projects • Display integrity, compassion and respect • Embrace moral principles • Aspire for life-long learning • Demonstrate a preparedness to understand the curriculum • Articulate the Physician Assistant profession
