Finding Fulfilment by Helping Others

My parents still live in Downingtown and my older sister lives in Connecticut with her husband. Currently, I live in Silver Spring, Maryland with my four-year-old pup, Bovie. 

I started playing tennis when I was about 12 years old as part of the Coatesville Tennis School (CTS), and I played on my high school team and club team at Penn State. Additionally, I was a tennis instructor for CTS for five years during my summer breaks. Now, I like to play whenever and wherever I get a chance! I play with friends in the area and in all my different USTA Leagues. I was taking a tennis lesson and happened to meet a USTA League team captain and have joined multiple leagues since then. I’ve played women’s doubles and mixed doubles in a variety of leagues including 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5. I am looking forward to playing some 3.5 and 4.0 singles this coming season! 

I’ve been a Physician Assistant for about 4 years and I work in surgery at Holy Cross Hospital. I spend the first half of my days assisting in the operating room and then the second part of the day completing rounds on surgical inpatients. In this field, there are many challenges, but the most challenging part is working long hours. Challenges aside, I love my job, and being able to change patient's lives is so rewarding. One thing people should know about being a Physician Assistant is that we do this job because we love to serve others. We feel appreciated and fulfilled by taking care of patients and helping them through difficult times.  

As we get back to the new normal, my advice is to do what you are comfortable with.  I think it is important for people to stay involved in what they love and what makes them happy. With that being said, stay safe!  Practice social distancing, frequent hand washing, and get vaccinated!

USTA Mid-Atlantic believes that tennis creates community. We would like to thank Rebecca for her service as a Physician Assistant in our region caring for others, and for being an active part of making the Mid-Atlantic tennis community so special. 

We want to honor more first responders just like Rebecca and show our appreciation. Nominate a first responder and league player that you know by filling out THIS FORM. Each month we will review the nominees and if selected, winners will receive $100 credit to use toward their USTA League fees. Also don’t forget to follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.

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