Now, I won't bore you with all the details of my undergraduate roller coaster ride, but, I will give you a little background info on why I chose PA school. As an undergraduate, I studied at Purdue University, and I dreamed of donning a white coat and becoming a doctor. I could picture myself with my favorite Kate Spade watch peeping from underneath my crisp white sleeve as I advised patients on how to better their health and ultimately, better their lives. However, as most events in life, that did not go as planned. I applied to medical school only to be denied by EVERY SINGLE ONE. Quite the blow to my self confidence. I decided to rethink my career of choice. Was I willing to sacrifice time, money, and my sanity for a career in medicine? Did I want to take the risk of reapplying only to find that I could be rejected again? I knew I wanted to work in medicine, but was there another option that would afford me the life I desired? The answer was yes, absolutely! After talking to some peers and friends in my major, lots of research, and many late nights where streams of thought prevented any sort of sleep, I concluded a Physician's Assistant program was right for me.
I am not an expert by any means, but because of my exposure to both medical school and Master's programs, I have gathered some knowledge about both. If you have any advice or just wanna chat about either paths, comment below! I'd love to talk.
P.S. In the picture are my amazing siblings. On the left is my beautiful twin sister Morgan, and in the middle is my brother Jack. I could not have done it without their support.
XOXO,
Madison
