Celebrating National Physician Assistant Week

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Written By Chatham University

U.S. National Physician Assistant Week is celebrated every year from October 6-12, highlighting the important role that Physician Assistants play in our healthcare systems, providing thorough medical care, expanding access to treatment, and helping the world stay well. Chatham University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program produces highly-skilled PA’s with a 97% average first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination.

Join us as we look back on some of our favorite MPAS stories from years past, and happy National Physician Assistant Week!

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Senior to Senior Series: Jolie Phan ’24
Senior to Senior Series: Jolie Phan ’24

Meet Jolie Phan, a human biology major and student in the IDP program working toward her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Jolie talks candidly about problem-based learning, cheerleading, her involvement with the Asian Student Association, and her impactful friendships at Chatham in this senior to senior profile.

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Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15
Helping People Thrive— Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15

Alum Kayla McLaughlin ’09, MPAS ’15’s background at Chatham and experience administering healthcare to vulnerable populations coalesced into a rewarding career performing gender-affirming surgeries.

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Students Get Hands-On and Beyond with Augmented Reality Cadaver Lab
Students Get Hands-On and Beyond with Augmented Reality Cadaver Lab

Students in Dr. Ahmed El Sergani’s Clinical Applications of Basic Sciences course have been using augmented reality to enhance their experience in Chatham’s human cadaver lab

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Celebrating National Physician Assistant Week
Celebrating National Physician Assistant Week

Celebrate National Physician Assistant Week with ChathamU’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program.

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From Biomedical Studies to Physician Assistant Studies with Rachel Estadt, MABS '21
From Biomedical Studies to Physician Assistant Studies with Rachel Estadt, MABS '21

After earning her Master of Biomedical Studies at Chatham, Rachel Estadt is now returning to complete her Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

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3 Questions with a Future Physician Assistant
3 Questions with a Future Physician Assistant

Chatham’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is widely known for training compassionate, exceptional clinicians who are trained by way of problem-based learning. Curious what the MPAS student experience is like? Catch this quick Q&A with current MPAS student, Clare Clifton and begin the exploration process for yourself!

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Student Profile: Marissa Venanzi ’21
Student Profile: Marissa Venanzi ’21

As an RA in Woodland, a captain of the Chatham cheer squad, a Human Biology major, and a Spin instructor, Marissa Venanzi ‘21 wears many hats. Learn more about her, her plans for the future, and what she’s learned during her time at Chatham in this for-students, by-students feature!

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A Family Tradition: Chatham & the Reznik Sisters
A Family Tradition: Chatham & the Reznik Sisters

Allie, Kiersten, and Lindsay have more in common than their sisterhood—all three are Chatham alumna and Lindsay and Allie are currently employed here! We caught up with the three sisters to learn more about their intersecting Chatham paths and post-college achievements.

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An IDP Experience by the Numbers
An IDP Experience by the Numbers

Sydney Saunders is making the most of her Chatham experience through one of our integrated degree programs (IDP), which will allow her to complete a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in just five years. Check out how Sydney is maximizing the IDP benefits.

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The Crazy, Intense, Kind of Beautiful World of Problem-Based Learning
The Crazy, Intense, Kind of Beautiful World of Problem-Based Learning

I sat in on a number of sessions of a PBL course (called Essentials for the Physician Assistant II) for the MPAS program to learn what all the fuss was about, and let me say: This might be the best way anyone has taught anyone anything, ever.

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Getting More Comfortable With Death and Dying
Getting More Comfortable With Death and Dying

Last winter, Victoria Kissell, MPAS ’18, was able to added a facet to her education that not many physician assistants are able to claim. “We don’t learn how to deal with death in school,” she says. “Because we’re focused on making people better, we tend to push it aside, even though it’s inevitable.

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Health Science Students Engage in Poverty Simulation
Health Science Students Engage in Poverty Simulation

The challenge is to use what you have at hand – your resources and the community services in the room – to meet your basic needs, for four 15-minute periods, each of which represents one week.

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Eastside Story: Chatham’s East End location brings space and revenue to the Shadyside Campus
Eastside Story: Chatham’s East End location brings space and revenue to the Shadyside Campus
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Chatham University offers a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program and an Integrated Degree Program for qualified undergraduates eligible for guaranteed or preferred admission to our competitive health and lab science programs.

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