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That鈥檚 when she applied to the Towson University physician assistant studies master鈥檚, a collaborative program offered with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)鈥揈ssex.

鈥淚 wanted to be more involved in the decision-making process for patients and help them make better choices about their healthcare,鈥� says Kashmer, who always knew the medical field was her calling.

Kashmer made a relatively easy transition from full-time sonographer to full-time student in the 26-month program, but says the learning experience is 鈥渓ike drinking from a fire hydrant. There is just so much information to absorb.鈥�

While most classes are held on the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Essex campus, 鈥淲e have a lot of interaction with other Towson University health and applied sciences students and program administrators,鈥� says Kashmer. The faculty and staff make sure no student is left behind.鈥�

鈥淧hysician assistants have a lot of the same benefits of practicing physicians, but we have the ability to move between different specialties,鈥� says Kashmer.

The program鈥檚 reputation as one of the best in the region and its proximity to some of the country鈥檚 premier medical institutions, such as and , are also distinct advantages, according to Kashmer.

鈥� I wanted to be more involved in the decision-making process for patients and help them make better choices with their healthcare. 鈥�

Physician assistant students in the program are also invested in the local community, and volunteer at Afaya Public Charter School, a Baltimore middle school focused on the intellectual, physical and social health of its students. 鈥淲e offered an after-school program that taught teens and their families about health, exercise and diet,鈥� says Kashmer.

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