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Hefty M'26
Hefty M'26

Brinley Hefty M'26

Physician assistant student

Being a PA student during rotations is not for the faint of heart, you're constantly pushed beyond your comfort zone. But each time I face these challenges, perform the necessary skills effectively, and grow from the experience, my confidence as a future provider deepens.

Education

M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, University of Mount Union
M.S., Biology, Purdue University Northwest

B.S., Biology, Purdue University Northwest

Hometown

Belvidere, IL

Why Mount Union's PA Program?

After my interview at Mount Union, I left feeling excited that this could be my home for the next two years and provide me with the education I had been working towards. The clinical connections that Mount Union has are with exceptional and world-renowned hospital systems, and immediately caught my attention. Coincidentally, my younger sister decided to go to undergrad in Cleveland, around the same time I got my acceptance from Mount, so choosing Mount Union's PA program became a no-brainer.

Experiential Learning Opportunities 

After having completed two clinical rotations, I have recieved feedback from multiple preceptors and other members of the healthcare team, stating that Mount Union's PA students are so well-prepared for rotations in content, skills and professionalism. That last aspect, professionalism, is what preceptors say sets this program apart from other program's students. Professionalism is something I will be able to take with me into my practice as PA and am thankful this programs prepares us so well to function as a provider. If clinical rotations have taught me anything, it's this: I can navigate uncomfortable situations and come out stronger. Being a PA student during rotations is not for the faint of heart, you're constantly pushed beyond your comfort zone. But each time I face these challenges, perform the necessary skills effectively, and grow from the experience, my confidence as a future provider deepens. With every encounter, I find myself overcoming adversity more quickly and with greater resilience.