Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 decided to attempt to re-enter the workforce this summer after spending two years at home with her young son. Thanks in part to Shenandoah University, she possessed the ... Continue Reading Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is…
Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs this Summer Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
It’s understandable if you’re feeling a little unsure right now. We get it. That’s why we’ve decided to offer a variety of individual Shenandoah University graduate courses to you this summer. You ... Continue Reading Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs this…
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…
Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20 Baby labs, presentations, burnout prevention and more mark the season
Shenandoah health professions students held their first baby lab this winter in Winchester and at Scholar Plaza, Loudoun. Students examined gross, fine and oral motor development skills with each ... Continue Reading Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20…
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:…
Famed Pain Scientist Lorimer Moseley Presents at Shenandoah Moseley Offers Two-Day Course To Health Professionals
Lorimer Moseley, Ph.D., an internationally known physiotherapist and pain scientist, presented a two-day continuing education course, "Pain: From Biology to Behavior Change," on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22, ... Continue Reading Famed Pain Scientist Lorimer Moseley…
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:…
Graduate Programs Ranked in U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools
Several Shenandoah University graduate programs are ranked nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Physician Assistant Studies (PA) at No. 21 Physician ... Continue Reading Graduate Programs Ranked in U.S.…
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…
Chasing Down a Dream Woman crosses thousands of miles to become a Shenandoah PA student
Silvia Garcia Murcia traveled thousands of miles—sleeping in the desert, crawling through cacti, and experiencing life inside a detention center and maximum security prison—to finally become a ... Continue Reading Chasing Down a Dream Woman…
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…
PA Celebrates 100% National Exam Pass Rate Accomplishment Reflects A Healthy, Top-Ranked Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program
Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies class of 2017 has posted a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). It’s the third time ... Continue Reading PA Celebrates 100% National Exam…
Shenandoah Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2019 Gala Benefits Others Funds Raised At Event Are Helping Organizations In Winchester And Nicaragua
The Shenandoah University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Class of 2019 raised $12,000 for health and human services organizations at its recent gala. On June 29, the class presented ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Physician Assistant Studies Class…
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…
School of Health Professions to Participate in Virtual Fair
On Tuesday April 24, Shenandoah University's School of Health Professions will participate in the Diversity Healthcare Virtual Fair. Students are invited to attend this unique virtual event where ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions to…
Health Professions & Pharmacy News: Winter 2017 Abraham Becomes Permanent Health Professions Dean, Pharmacy Professor's Research Spreads On the Web
Karen Abraham, Ph.D., (pictured above) professor of physical therapy and interim dean, assumed the permanent role of dean of the School of Health Professions on Jan. 2. An accomplished teacher and ... Continue Reading Health Professions & Pharmacy News:…
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…
PA Students Bolstered by Military Students Receive Scholarships for Veterans & Health Professions
Physician Assistant (PA) Studies student Judith Pascarella ’17, received the LtC David Gwinn Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship for 2017 from the Veterans Caucus. Pascarella, who is a lieutenant ... Continue Reading PA Students Bolstered by Military…
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…
PA Student Published in 2015 VA Engage Journal
Physician Assistant Studies graduate student Jillian Goles ’16 has been published in the fall 2015 volume of the VA Engage Journal, an engaged scholarship project of the VA Engage Network.Goles’ ... Continue Reading PA Student Published in 2015…
Physical Therapy Students Volunteer In The Eastern Caribbean
Earlier this year, Shenandoah University third-year physical therapy students Blair Ringley ’16 and Baily Leonard ’16 joined a team from the World Pediatric Project (WPP) for the organization’s ... Continue Reading Physical Therapy Students Volunteer In…
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…