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Gretchen Olazabal Shimabukuro ’26, a Shenandoah University physician assistant studies student, is the 2026 Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants’ PA Student of the Year, holding the award plaque with her name on it and standing in front of a poster with all the year's VAPA winners on it.

SU Student Honored as VAPA Student of the Year

Award reflects strength of both Gretchen Olazabal Shimabukuro ’26 and Shenandoah’s physician assistant studies program

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…

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Shenandoah PA students use a handheld ultrasound machine during a national competition.

Shenandoah University PA Students Excel In National Ultrasound Competition Debut

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) was introduced to Shenandoah’s PA curriculum in 2025-26

As an emergency medicine physician assistant, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Brian Terzian, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, had wanted for quite some time to integrate…

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Camilla Hollen and Zoe Star stand with a sign for the Future Africa Campus at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

Shenandoah University PA Student Presents Research At International Conference

Zoe Star ’24, ’26 attended the International Academy of Physician Associate Educators Conference in South Africa

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,…

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Shenandoah PA students present a check worth $10,000 to Winchester Rescue Mission CEO Lauren Clouse.

Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Donates $10,000 To Winchester Rescue Mission

Funds were raised by the annual SUPA Gala, which has benefitted local organizations since 2007

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…

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Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Remains Highly Ranked By U.S. News & World Report

PA program named No. 1 in Virginia; SU’s physical therapy program jumps 41 spots in latest grad school rankings

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.…

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Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families

Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and…

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School of Health Professions News: Spring 2024

Students and faculty travel to Nicaragua, as well as publish, present and meet with legislators

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,…

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Physician Assistant Studies & DMS Programs Showcased

Diversity efforts related to curriculum and more are highlighted 

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…

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Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major Honor 

American College of Lifestyle Medicine Names Sheila Hautbois As A Fellow

Visiting Assistant Professor in the Division of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Sheila Hautbois, MSPAS, MPH, CHES®, PA-C, is one of the first non-physicians to be…

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School of Health Professions News: Summer 2022

Students and faculty volunteer, present, publish and add to their education

Shenandoah Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) students performed volunteer work this summer at Camp Follow the Leader, which is a week-long day camp…

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