physician assistant studies

Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student Focuses on Improving Diversity Among Physician Assistants

Goal Is To Draw People From More Backgrounds Into The Profession, Leading to Better Health Outcomes for All

Lack of diversity is an issue in the physician assistant (PA) profession, according to figures presented by Pangela Dawson, Ph.D., PA-C, director of Morehouse School…

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School of Health Professions News: Late Spring/Early Summer 2022

Get the latest about the divisions of Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Graduate Public Health

The divisions within Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions are distinguishing themselves not only with faculty research, but also with students receiving high-level scholarships and…

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Friday Faculty Spotlight: Morgan Luck, Ed.D., PA-C

Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Talks Diversity & Foodie Adventures in This December Spotlight

Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Morgan Luck, Ed.D., PA-C, who is based at Scholar Plaza, Loudoun, is the subject of our December 2021 Friday…

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Health Professions News: Fall 2021

Faculty and students receive recognitions and opportunities, publish and present research, and give back to the community

Physician Assistant Studies The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) hosts an elite fellowship annually, for which it selects only 20 physician assistant (PA) studies students…

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2021 Marfing Educational Trust Scholarship Awarded

Recipient Dzevida Pandzic ’21 Says Award Will Serve As Inspiration

Physician Assistant Studies student Dzevida Pandzic ’21 is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. Thomas Marfing Educational Trust Scholarship. Funded by the trust, the scholarship…

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Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy News: Summer/Early Fall 2020

Students win fellowships and scholarships, faculty members and students publish, and a new program celebrates its first graduates

Three students in Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program have received fellowships from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).  Physician assistant (PA) studies students Isabel…

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School of Health Professions News: Spring/Early Summer 2020

Faculty Tapped for Research and Expertise; Students Assist Community

Division of Physician Assistant Studies Distinguished Professor and Director Anthony Miller, M.Ed., PA-C, along with Bettie Coplan, MPAS, PA-C, of Northern Arizona University, received funding…

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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…

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Shenandoah PA Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Third-Year Student Marie Slisher Honored

By Elise O’Neill-Eckman ’19 Third-year Physician Assistant (PA) Studies student Marie Slisher received the prestigious Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship at…

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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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