Lance Pride always saw a physician assistant (PA) for his healthcare needs when he was growing up. As he became older, it seemed like a great way to help improve other people's lives and provide a service. Thus, he decided to become a PA himself. Education was the biggest influence on Lance's life. As he has grown and gained more experience in medicine, his appreciation for the adversity and variety of things he is responsible for has also grown. Lance gets excited to come to work every day because he never knows what he will see or learn. Each patient offers a completely difference experience and opportunity to develop and maintain new relationships.