Physician Assistant Studies Spotlight

Students in Shenandoah University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program are receiving national accolades.  Two top national nods for one student Physician Assistant…

Gretchen Olazabal Shimabukuro ’26, a Shenandoah University physician assistant studies student, is the 2026 Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants’ PA Student of the Year. According…

Sheri Hale, Ph.D., a member of Shenandoah University’s faculty for over two decades, has been named the new dean of the Shenandoah’s School of Health…

Shenandoah University leaders, past and present, as well as alumni, recently received four of The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s eight Greater Good Awards, at…

Shenandoah University student Zoe Star ’24, ’26 recently presented at the 16th Annual International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE) Conference in Pretoria, South Africa,…

Shenandoah University’s Division of Physician Assistant Studies recently donated $10,000 to the Winchester Rescue Mission, culminating a successful fundraising campaign supported by the program’s annual…

Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program continues to rank among the nation’s best according to U.S. News & World Report, which listed the program No.…

In August 2024, the Virginia Academy of PAs awarded Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.Sc., with the Dr. James Cannon Humanitarian of…

A dedicated interdisciplinary group of 41 health professionals and Shenandoah University health profession students recently completed a one-week service and learning trip to Leon, Nicaragua,…

Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies program recently received attention for its efforts regarding inclusion, diversity and equity in an online article published by the PA Education…