Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage P A I D Upper Darby, PA Permit No. 167
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4170 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
Peter Tobia
ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED
MY TURN
SNOW FENG, MS/ PA-C ’14
“The Eagles’ Super Bowl win and parade made my swan song that much sweeter, and I’m so fortunate that I was able to end my cheerleading career on the highest note. . . . The game itself felt like a blur. From the anticipation the morning of, to the ‘Philly Special’ unfolding right before my eyes, to the zealous fans and the endless green confetti falling from the sky, it was like a dream. Being an Eagles cheerleader gave me a chance to be part of something greater than myself. . . . The Eagles organization values athletes who are well-rounded, who have established careers and who have a passion for community activism. They encouraged my aspiration to be a role model for young women—showing them that athletic performers can be educated, talented and recognized for what they do, on and off the field. . . .Through creative scheduling and management support, I was able to work as a physician assistant three to four days per week, 12-hour shifts, at a Philadelphia urgent care center. That freed time for rehearsals and public appearances with the Eagles. . . . You really have to be smart to do either job. At cheerleading practice, we had to memorize and execute new choreography, sometimes in as little as 30 minutes. The task uses your brain in a different way; I enjoyed the challenge just as I enjoy the clinical task of treating patients. Being able to balance two different ways of thinking has always been my thing. As a child, I was a competitive figure skater who loved math and science (an oddity); I never thought I’d be able to pursue art and medicine until I learned about the physician assistant profession. It gave me flexibility. And now, it gives me the opportunity to transition again. In the coming months, I intend to pursue work in a hospital setting with a focus on surgical specialties.”
Jay Baccile
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl win served as a fitting end to Ms. Feng’s four-year tenure on the professional cheerleading squad. For four years, she balanced a double life—as a physician assistant and performer—caring for patients at an urgent care center during the week and cheering on the sidelines of Lincoln Financial Field on Sundays.
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