Physician Assistant Studies Awards

Students

Student Excellence in Leadership Award

First awarded in 2017, this award honors a student graduating from the PA Program who has been identified by peers and faculty as demonstrating outstanding leadership during their time in the program in the following ways:

1. Fosters a positive environment both in and outside of the classroom
2. Demonstrates supportive, responsive relationships with peers
3. Responds to and manage conflict effectively
4. Seeks to improve the program through effective communication with program leadership
5. Promotes and engages in activities that enhance the student experience.

Student Excellence in Service Award

First awarded in 2017, this award honors a student graduating from the PA Program who has been identified by peers and faculty as demonstrating an outstanding commitment to service in the following ways:

1. Active participation in multiple IHP and outside service initiatives OR piloted a new initiative that benefits the program and the Institute
2. Made significant contributions to their service work
3. Positively represent the PA profession and the IHP through their interactions with peers and community service organizations. 

Program Chair's Award

First awarded in 2017, this award recognizes outstanding student contributions that do not necessarily meet the criteria for the leadership and service awards. The Program Chair, in consultation with the program faculty, selects candidates for this award. 

Student Capstone Award

 

Faculty and Clinical Educators

Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award

First awarded in 2017, This award honors a distinguished clinical preceptor who demonstrates excellence in bedside teaching and in supporting PA students’ growth and development in the clinical setting in the following ways:

1. Creates a welcoming and challenging environment for learning
2. Engages in direct and honest communication including effective use of praise and constructive criticism
3. Models compassionate patient- and family-centered care
4. Tailors the learning experience to meet the program’s and students’ individual needs

Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award

First awarded in 2017, this award honors a distinguished adjunct faculty member who demonstrates excellence in classroom teaching and in supporting PA students’ growth and development in the didactic setting in the following ways:

1. Expresses enthusiasm for their topic
2. Fosters an atmosphere of respect for team learning and individual inquiry
3. Creates a classroom environment that welcomes the expression of diverse viewpoints
4. Models compassionate patient- and family-centered care