10/09/2026
PA week is a good time to reflect on what being a PA means to me.
PA training gives a broad medical foundation, and I’m grateful for that every day in psychiatric practice. Even though I knew I was drawn to mental health, every rotation mattered.
One of the things I value most about this profession is that the learning never really stops.
An extra shout out to the PAs and healthcare workers working in hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care settings, and throughout our healthcare system right now as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Florida panhandle. Thank you for showing up for your communities during a difficult and uncertain time.
Proud to be a PA, proud to work in psychiatry, and grateful to be part of a profession that continues to learn, adapt, and serve.