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Patel M'25
Patel M'25

Diya Patel M'25

Neurosurgical Physician Assistant

I have been lucky enough to connect with Advanced Neurosurgery Associates in my home state of New Jersey, where I am being trained in such a complex and rewarding field.

Education

B.S., Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Temple University

M.S.,  Physician Assistant Studies, The University of Mount Union

Hometown

Piscataway, NJ

A PA in Neurosurgery 

I fell in love with neurosurgery during one of my PA school rotations at MetroHealth Hospital with PA Heather Osborne. I have been lucky enough to connect with Advanced Neurosurgery Associates in my home state of New Jersey, where I am being trained in such a complex and rewarding field. Though every aspect of medicine requires continued learning, the depth of neurological knowledge by my colleagues inspires me to learn something new everyday.

Why Choose Mount Union

The rigor of Mount Union's PA program prepared me to face great challenges one step at a time. As much as I gained in medical acumen, I also grew as a person. Learning how to balance work and life, build confidence in my abilities, and build life-long relationships are some of the best ways Mount Union's PA program has shaped me into who I am.

Advice for Future Physician Assistant's

Even through all of the challenges you face, never forget how much of a privilege it is to be a PA. Approach each day with kindness, because you can never truly understand how impactful each of your words and actions hold in someone else's life.