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Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith's introduction to a health care career occurred when he was 16 and wearing a National Ski Patrol jacket at Crystal Mountain.

"I was entrusted with significant responsibility at a young age, practicing first aid, assisting injured skiers and snowboarders," he said. "Once stabilized, we would refer them to the emergency department at the local hospital. That department was staffed by a single physician assistant (PA). That introduced me to the profession and I’ve never looked back."

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