Andrew Strobl

Growing up, I always knew my passion to help others would drive me to pursue a career in healthcare. It wasn’t until after I graduated from West Virginia University in the fall of 2020 with a BS in Exercise Physiology and a minor in sports and exercise psychology that I was introduced to the PA profession. At the end of my undergraduate experience, I had the opportunity to briefly study public health and social work in Southeast Asia. While shadowing at a local hospital it was our translator and a fellow classmate who introduced me to the role of a physician assistant. Since then, I have worked for WVU Medicine and seen multiple advanced practice providers operate firsthand as part of an interprofessional team fulfilling roles that I aspire to fill one day. Further shadowing in my hometown, Parkersburg WV, allowed me to build rapport with PAs providing care to underserved communities, solidifying my aspirations. I've enjoyed getting to know my classmates and am eager to continue learning clinical skills that will help propel my career forward.