Reese Heaton

Motivated PA school applicant with extensive patient care experience across behavioral health, rehabilitation, and clinical medicine settings. Demonstrated ability to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate within healthcare teams, and adapt communication to meet individual patient needs. Passionate about providing accessible, compassionate, and high-quality care as a future Physician Assistant.

Orthopedics PA Shadow: The Center for Advanced Orthopaedics

May 2026- 14 hours 

• Shadowed an orthopedic PA-C in both clinical and procedural settings, observing patient evaluations, musculoskeletal examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Observed patient education, follow-up care, and collaboration between the PA, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Gained insight into the role of physician assistants in managing orthopedic conditions, injuries, and postoperative care.

Hospitalist PA Shadow: UVA Health Prince William Medical Center

May 2026- 8 hours 

• Observed a hospitalist PA-C providing inpatient care to patients with diverse acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Gained exposure to patient evaluations, medical decision-making, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Observed patient rounds, clinical documentation, and communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Developed a greater understanding of the PA role in inpatient medicine and the delivery of patient-centered care.