… Education Telemedicine Merson plans to expand the IHP’s reputation for its PA program through expanded community involvement, advocacy, disaster … care teams like those he saw on TV. So, when he attended Boston University for undergrad, he studied health sciences and became an EMT - seeing this as the … the way they work collaboratively within a healthcare team and knew it was right for him.  “Emergency care was really what my passion has always been. It was just …

… spoke to the Class of 2024 not just as the Institute’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, but as a physician assistant who had once taken part in the … remind us of our commitment the truth and openness and compassion as we care for people and their families and the communities where we live and serve,” Bushardt … speaking about her time as a student as well as a practicing PA and preceptor for current students. She encouraged the candidates to consider the needs of their …

… students and faculty were at the Massachusetts State House last week to advocate for legislative changes to eliminate barriers to provide patient care. First-year … to take part in the annual Massachusetts Association of PAs (MAPA) Lobby Day for the first time as part of their course learning about the profession. After the … of these challenges and are eager to join clinically practicing PAs to advocate for changes to outdated legislation which will ultimately lead to better patient …

… Increase Diversity in the Health Professions Reversing barriers to financial aid for graduate students so the health professions more accurately reflect the … – by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).    She will advocate for a bill in the U.S. Congress that would allow graduate students to receive … all settings,” said Passie, who is a director of the Physician Assistant Students for Leadership, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Diversity (PA-S LEAD), a national student …

… the required education should they decide to.  “I have always had a passion for networking and youth engagement,” Moran said, who has prior experience speaking … as I progress through my life and education to give time to be a sounding board for anyone in a similar situation.”  Her experience thus far at Everett High has been … of the way the school already integrates healthcare into its curriculum – unique for schools of its kind. “What's great about many of the programs like Everett is …

… Recovery. If passed, the bill would allow Physician Assistants to sign paperwork for a person who requests hospitalization due to an acute mental illness or chemical … Recovery. If passed, the bill would allow Physician Assistants to sign paperwork for a person who requests hospitalization due to an acute mental illness or chemical …

… growth of the PA program under their leadership. I want to thank Provost Bushardt for his work and leadership as acting chair.”  Comeau has been serving as interim program director since May. She attended Northeastern University for undergraduate studies and then The George Washington University PA program where … College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) and has practiced clinically for over 10 years. “We've appreciated Jenna stepping into the interim director role …