I became an orthopedic PA after being an athletic trainer out of college and wanting to do a little more on the clinical side of medicine. After attending visits with athletes to the orthopedic clinics and getting to observe in surgeries, I decided I wanted to become a PA. I really enjoy the blend of my position. I am able to build relationships with patients in the clinic and then follow them along through their surgical treatments and rehab. I enjoy helping athletes getting back into sport just as much as I love getting patients back to being able to attend events with their grandchildren or continuing to work their job.