Sharing a few stories…

Using the practice of Narrative Medicine and storytelling, here you will find posts about working on the margins of medicine, being a clinician in primary care, living as a 20-something year old, and all of my ramblings about life.

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A weekly newsletter filled with stories about medicine, relationships, things I’m loving, and other good things. It’s my favorite writing I create and the best way to stay in touch. Some people say it’s their favorite thing they’ve ever read, but I’ll let you be the judge of that.

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Hi, i’m marisa!

I’m a Physician Assistant (PA), writer, storyteller, friend, and regular human being who has a passion for primary care and keeping it real.

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Stories about medicine, relationships, stumbling, growing, and a whole lot of everything else.

This blog first started with the hopes of helping pre-PA and PA students navigate medicine, jobs, and schooling. However, it has slowly morphed into a “lifestyle” blog if you will. It’s a home to writing about all sorts of things, some about medicine, most about life. I’m glad you are here.

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I help pre-PA students perfect their personal statements by creating a compelling and articulate essay. I also mentor pre-PA and new grad PAs with important transitional seasons (aka getting into the schools/jobs of your dreams!).

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Personal Statement Edit

50 minute editing session over Zoom + 1 final edit sent over email….. (2 edits total!)

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Personal Statement PLUS

30 minute brainstorm session over Zoom + 50 minute editing session over Zoom + 1 final edit sent over email….. (2 edits total!)

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Mentorship

30 minute consulting session over Zoom to discussion anything and everything related to your Pre-PA or New Grad PA journey.

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“Any doubts or questions I had were genuinely answered.”

“Such a great opportunity to take the time to stop and listen to what my written words portray about myself in the eyes of a PA. Marisa did an amazing ob providing constructive criticism and even helped guide my own words in a more organized and concise way. Any doubts or questions I had were genuinely answered and the environment provided felt very welcoming and comforting to express myself.”

“I cannot say enough good things about my meeting with Marisa!”

“I cannot say enough good things about my meeting with Marisa! She was so helpful in guiding me in the right direction to writing a really strong personal statement. I appreciated the fact that she not only pointed out the problems with my first draft, but optimistically guided me to solutions. Going through all aspects of my life to find exactly why I want to be a provider in the first place was not only helpful in constructing my personal statement, but made me excited for my future career. Thank you, Marisa.”

“After using her services, I feel very confident in my essay and that it will surely strengthen my application.”

“I want to thank Marisa for her excellent service. She was able to help me tell my story in a powerful and effective way. She was able to guide me in the right direction and was able to provide comments and suggestions. After using her services, I feel very confident in my essay and that it will surely strengthen my application. Thank you for your words of encouragement, Marisa.”

“Without Marisa’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to connect my ideas together.”

“Writing my personal statement was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Without Marisa’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to connect my ideas together. The way Marisa expresses her passion towards the pA profession is truly inspiring. Marisa is such a sweetheart and full of joy. I couldn’t have done it without her.”

“I never thought I could learn so much about myself through this writing process and become even more passionate about this career-changing decision.”

“While Marisa was helping me review my personal statement, she cared more about me as an individual than accomplishing a polished essay. She asked insightful questions to help me dig deeper into my true reasons why I wanted to change my career to become a PA. She then helped me transform those verbal responses into fluent words on paper. THis all thanks to Marisa. She also never hesitated to share tips that helped her, which showed how much she wants to champion for those also on the PA journey.”

“I am confident that her help has had a huge positive impact on my essay.”

“Marisa helped me tremendously with her insightful feedback on my experiences and her ability to spark creativity. Her approach to writing a personal statement was approachable and organized. I am confident that her help has had a huge positive impact on my essay and I am incredibly grateful!”