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Autumn Wacker O’Hara Utilizes Degree to Help Others Shenandoah University OT program balances online and in-person coursework

Autumn Wacker O’Hara ’11 chose to pursue her degree at Shenandoah because of its flexible, hybrid Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, which allows students to develop as leaders and ... Continue Reading Autumn Wacker O’Hara Utilizes Degree…

Shenandoah University Health Professions News: Fall 2019 Faculty participate in an international delegation and students provide assistance to the community and peers

Assistant Professor and Director of the Division of Occupational Therapy Cathy Shanholtz, OTD,  and Director of Graduate Public Health Programs Michelle Gamber, DrPH, were part of an international ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Health Professions News:…

A Head Start on Early Intervention Shenandoah OT Student Earning Certification From GEORGE Program, Which Uses Interdisciplinary Learning to Benefit Services Provided to Young Children

When Shenandoah University occupational therapy student La’Shandra “Elle” Russell ’19 graduates from the OT program in December, she will have earned not only a Master of Science in Occupational ... Continue Reading A Head Start on Early…

School of Health Professions News: Summer 2019 News from physician assistant studies, physical therapy and athletic training programs

Bailey Dove and Camtran Huynh, both members of the SU PA Program class of 2020, were selected to be student representatives to the board of the Virginia Rural Health Association (VRHA), a nonprofit ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…

Acclaimed Professor Talks Current Topics In Biomedical Ethics University of Virginia's James Childress Visits Shenandoah for James A. Davis Lectures in Religion

A well-known name in biomedical ethics will take the podium for the upcoming James A. Davis Lectures In Religion. James F. Childress, Ph.D., professor emeritus of medical education at University of ... Continue Reading Acclaimed Professor Talks Current Topics…

Open House Will Highlight Health Care, Virtual Reality And Theatre University showcases interprofessional learning during Healthcare Simulation Week

In celebration of international Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 17-21, Shenandoah University will hold an open house to showcase how it's using virtual reality, simulation labs and Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Open House Will Highlight Health…

New York Times Bestselling Author Takes On Opioid Crisis With New Book Beth Macy, Author Of “Dopesick,” To Visit Shenandoah University On Book Tour

Author Beth Macy will make a stop at Shenandoah University to speak about the opioid crisis as part of a 30-stop book tour. The discussion will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in Stimpson ... Continue Reading New York Times Bestselling Author…

Shenandoah University Adds 15 New Programs To Its Academic Offerings Programs range from cybersecurity to health humanities

Shenandoah University has added 15 new majors and minors to its list of degrees and certificates that students can earn. The university currently offers more than 100 academic programs in seven ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Adds 15 New…

PA Faculty Member Named Virginia PA Of The Year Former PA Program Director Honored By The Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants

Adjunct Associate Professor of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Rachel A. Carlson, Ed.D., PA-C, DFAAPA, was named the Virginia PA of the Year by Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants(VAPA) at its ... Continue Reading PA Faculty Member Named Virginia…

Shenandoah University Celebrates 1,302 Graduates at May 12 Commencement First Commencement Ceremony Held in New James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center

Shenandoah University celebrated its 2018 Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, in the new James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. The event celebrated 223 August 2017 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Celebrates 1,302 Graduates…

Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,302 Graduates at May 12 Commencement First Commencement Ceremony To be Held in James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center

Shenandoah University will celebrate its 2018 Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, in the new James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. Saturday’s ceremony celebrates 223 August ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,302…

Shenandoah University To Host Healthcare Leadership In The 21st Century Conference Event Features Renowned Speakers With A Variety Of Leadership Perspectives

Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business will host its Healthcare Leadership in the 21st Century conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Brandt Student ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Host Healthcare…

Shenandoah University Awarded Nearly $1 Million To Diversify And Transform Physician Assistant Workforce Project To Create Faculty And Student-Run Interprofessional Clinic

Shenandoah University’s Division of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is at the forefront of diversifying the PA workforce and is set to develop a faculty and student-run interprofessional clinic, all ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Awarded Nearly $1…

VAPA Honors Two Shenandoah University Community Members PA Medical Director And Alumnus Both Receive Awards During VAPA Summer Conference

Two awards recently presented by the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants (VAPA) went to individuals with strong connections to Shenandoah University. Shenandoah University Physician Assistant ... Continue Reading VAPA Honors Two Shenandoah University…

Shenandoah University to Celebrate 1,328 at May 13 Commencement 2017 Marks Record Year for May Graduation Applicants

Shenandoah University will celebrate its 2017 Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. Saturday’s ceremony celebrates 210 August 2016 graduates, 287 December 2016 graduates and 831 May 2017 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Celebrate 1,328…

Shenandoah University and Inova Partner to Educate the Healthcare Workforce of the Future Inova Center For Personalized Health To House Programs

Shenandoah University and Inova announced today a collaborative partnership to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals with an emphasis on population health, pharmacogenomics, and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University and Inova Partner…

Shenandoah University Professor Awarded PAEA Research Grant Project To Address Critical Thinking Skills And Their Impact on PA Student Success

Distinguished Professor and Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program Anthony A. Miller, M.Ed., PA-C, was recently awarded the 2017 Faculty Generated Research Grant from the Physician ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Professor Awarded PAEA…

Abraham Named Interim Dean of Health Professions at Shenandoah University Interim Appointment To Run Through The 2017-18 Academic Year

Karen Abraham, Ph.D., has been named Shenandoah University's interim dean of the School of Health Professions. She will begin her new position on January 3, 2017, and will serve through the 2017-18 ... Continue Reading Abraham Named Interim Dean of…

Co-Founder and CEO of Indus Hospital to Speak at Shenandoah University Events in September Presentations To Address The Changing Paradigm of Health Care Delivery

UPDATE: Please be advised the Distinguished Lecture Series events featuring Dr. Abdul Bari Khan scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, will not take place because of scheduling ... Continue Reading Co-Founder and CEO of Indus…

Zika Virus Q&A Penned By PA Professor Recent article in PA Professional magazine outlines the timely, need-to-know info

Assistant Director of Northern Virginia Campus at Scholar Plaza and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies J. Leocadia Conlon, M.P.H., PA-C, recently published a timely article about Zika ... Continue Reading Zika Virus Q&A Penned By…

Shenandoah University to Host AmTryke Road Show Event in April

Shenandoah University’s divisions of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) have partnered to bring an AmTryke Road Show to the Winchester area from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 2. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Host AmTryke…

University Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Federal Grant Money for Behavioral Health Education

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded a grant expected to total $935,393 over three years to Shenandoah ... Continue Reading University Awarded Nearly $1 Million…

Students Participate in CLARION National Case Competition

Four Shenandoah University students participated in the 2015 CLARION National Case Competition, held at The University of Minnesota, on April 17 and 18. This is the first year that Shenandoah has sent ... Continue Reading Students Participate in CLARION National…

Broadcast News Legend Charles Gibson to Address Shenandoah University Class of 2015

Charles Gibson, one of the preeminent broadcast television journalists of his time, will deliver Shenandoah University’s 2015 Commencement address on Saturday, May 9. Gibson will also be presented ... Continue Reading Broadcast News Legend Charles Gibson…