… voice is heard and valued. Lauren Whitman: Six years ago today, May 10, 2018, was the last fully normal day with life as I knew it. On May 11, during my senior year of high school, a seizure unveiled multiple small tumors inhabiting my right and left temporal lobes and spine.  I underwent brain surgery to biopsy and … 10, 2018, was the last fully normal day with life as I knew it. On May 11, during my senior year of high school, a seizure unveiled multiple small tumors inhabiting my …

… needed and triaged the runners coming off the course.  “The best part of our team was everyone’s flexibility and versatility to assist in various capacities,” said Clark. “My favorite part of the day was the sense of pride you could feel. From the runners … DEN '26, who was stationed at Medical Tent 9, may also be back for more.  “It was my first time attending a marathon, and I was inspired by the dedication, …

… the MPAS program is team-based, which I found beneficial given a large portion of my job requires interaction and collaboration with many specialties. I also found it … Collaboration is essential to this job! I’m constantly in communication with my attendings; the primary teams such as surgery, medicine, and hepatology; pharmacy; … teams for a few years gave me the ability to manage all systems of the body. While my focus now is the renal system, it’s useful having this background/skill set. I …

… and simulation. It comes as no surprise to the IHP community that Dr. Josh Merson was appointed as the new chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies , … a healthcare team and knew it was right for him.  “Emergency care was really what my passion has always been. It was just about finding what is the best opportunity … explained. “I came across the PA profession which allowed me to truly achieve my goals long term and how I wanted to get there.” Quickly, he began doing the work …