Physician assistant
Charleston Ketamine Center
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Know what you know and know what you don’t know – both are equally important. Don’t be afraid to admit when you don’t immediately know the answer but always do your best to find it.
Tell us about one of your patients’ success stories.
When I worked in internal medicine/pediatrics, I had a pediatric patient who had a difficult home life. She was a senior in high school and was close to failing due to attendance. She was a smart girl but felt like no one cared. I kept in touch through phone calls and appointments and encouraged her to attend so she could graduate. I made a deal with her: If she made it to graduation, I would attend. I was so proud of her on graduation day and so glad I was able to be a part of it. A lot of times, working in medicine is more than just medicine.
If you could change one thing about health care, what would it be?
I would love to improve access to care and improve coverage by insurance companies. I work in a field that benefits so many people but is rarely, if ever, covered by insurance.
