Health Professions

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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).…

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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,…

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