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2020 NC PA Program Update | Methodist University

Oct 29, 2020
by Eric Rutland, PA-S, Methodist University Methodist University Physician Assistant Program | https://youtu.be/RqN2KuNbXmU Program History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) was established in 1996 as a Bachelor of […]

2020 NC PA Program Update | Methodist University

October 29, 2020 by Kat

by Eric Rutland, PA-S, Methodist University Methodist University Physician Assistant Program | https://youtu.be/RqN2KuNbXmU Program History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) was established in 1996 as a Bachelor of […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2020 NC PA Program Update | Gardner-Webb University

Feb 12, 2020
by Sarah Anderson, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University The Gardner-Webb PA Program has recently welcomed three new faculty members, including Dr. Mark Reiber, the program’s Medical Director and associate professor, and assistant […]

2020 NC PA Program Update | Gardner-Webb University

February 12, 2020 by Kat

by Sarah Anderson, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University The Gardner-Webb PA Program has recently welcomed three new faculty members, including Dr. Mark Reiber, the program’s Medical Director and associate professor, and assistant […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jessica Veale, Duke University

Feb 11, 2020
The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Jessica Veale as the recipient of the 2019 William Franklin Cobb scholarship for a PA student from Duke University. Prior to PA school, Ms. Veale graduated […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jessica Veale, Duke University

February 11, 2020 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Jessica Veale as the recipient of the 2019 William Franklin Cobb scholarship for a PA student from Duke University. Prior to PA school, Ms. Veale graduated […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Anna LeViere, Campbell University

Feb 4, 2020
The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Anna LeViere as the recipient of the 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Campbell University. Anna earned her baccalaureate degree in International Studies/Global Health […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Anna LeViere, Campbell University

February 4, 2020 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment congratulates Anna LeViere as the recipient of the 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Campbell University. Anna earned her baccalaureate degree in International Studies/Global Health […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Erin Diggs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 28, 2020
Congratulations to Erin Diggs as the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Erin earned a Nutrition Science degree from NC State University […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Erin Diggs, Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 28, 2020 by Kat

Congratulations to Erin Diggs as the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Erin earned a Nutrition Science degree from NC State University […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Geoff Jones, Wake Forest University

Jan 20, 2020
  Geoff Jones, PA student from Wake Forest School of Medicine, is the 2019 recipient of the Thomas Benjamin Houck NCAPA Endowment Student Grant. Geoff was a self-described “non-traditional” undergraduate […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Geoff Jones, Wake Forest University

January 20, 2020 by Kat

  Geoff Jones, PA student from Wake Forest School of Medicine, is the 2019 recipient of the Thomas Benjamin Houck NCAPA Endowment Student Grant. Geoff was a self-described “non-traditional” undergraduate […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2020 PA Program Update | Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 15, 2020
by Arien Stebbins, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne Lenoir-Rhyne PA Studies Class of 2021 After a refreshing winter break, Lenoir-Rhyne PA program classes resumed on January 13th. The program welcomed 36 new students […]

2020 PA Program Update | Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 15, 2020 by Kat

by Arien Stebbins, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne Lenoir-Rhyne PA Studies Class of 2021 After a refreshing winter break, Lenoir-Rhyne PA program classes resumed on January 13th. The program welcomed 36 new students […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacqueline Moreda, Gardner-Webb University

Jan 13, 2020
  Jacqueline Moreda is the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student at Gardner-Webb University. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacqueline Moreda, Gardner-Webb University

January 13, 2020 by Kat

  Jacqueline Moreda is the recipient of the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for a PA student at Gardner-Webb University. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Meredith Abernethy, Elon University

Jan 2, 2020
Congratulations to PA student Meredith Abernethy for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Elon University. Meredith attended NC State University, where she majored in Biological Sciences-Human Biology, and […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Meredith Abernethy, Elon University

January 2, 2020 by Kat

Congratulations to PA student Meredith Abernethy for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Elon University. Meredith attended NC State University, where she majored in Biological Sciences-Human Biology, and […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Michael Gorman-Smith, Wingate University

Dec 20, 2019
Michael Gorman-Smith is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with dual majors in Kinesiology […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Michael Gorman-Smith, Wingate University

December 20, 2019 by Kat

Michael Gorman-Smith is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with dual majors in Kinesiology […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Brenna McManus, UNC

Dec 17, 2019
Brenna McManus is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Brenna graduated with honors from UNC with a major in Biology […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Brenna McManus, UNC

December 17, 2019 by Kat

Brenna McManus is the NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Brenna graduated with honors from UNC with a major in Biology […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Victoria Sanchez, Methodist University

Dec 11, 2019
Congratulations to PA student Victoria Sanchez for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Methodist University. Prior to PA school, Victoria graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Biology […]

2019 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Victoria Sanchez, Methodist University

December 11, 2019 by Kat

Congratulations to PA student Victoria Sanchez for receiving the NCAPA Endowment 2019 Student Grant for Methodist University. Prior to PA school, Victoria graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Biology […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for Second Cohort

Nov 25, 2019
from Duke Family Medicine and Community Health The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is accepting applications to fill the second cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, […]

Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for Second Cohort

November 25, 2019 by Kat

from Duke Family Medicine and Community Health The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is accepting applications to fill the second cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, PA Profession

The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat

Nov 22, 2019
by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat was held at the Stead Center on Saturday, November 16. 58 students and 11 guests attended, representing all […]

The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat

November 22, 2019 by Kat

by Caroline Griswold, NCAPA Program Coordinator The 2019 NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat was held at the Stead Center on Saturday, November 16. 58 students and 11 guests attended, representing all […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

Nov 7, 2019
by Delaney Brummer, PA-S The mission of the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is “dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Wingate University

November 7, 2019 by Kat

by Delaney Brummer, PA-S The mission of the Wingate University Physician Assistant Program is “dedicated to developing educated, productive and ethical physician assistants to serve the healthcare needs of the […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

Oct 3, 2019
by Jamaica Sykes, PA-S, Methodist University Longstanding History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) began as a Bachelor of Science program in 1996 with only 4 students. It is […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Methodist University

October 3, 2019 by Kat

by Jamaica Sykes, PA-S, Methodist University Longstanding History The Methodist University Physician Assistant Program (MUPAP) began as a Bachelor of Science program in 1996 with only 4 students. It is […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | High Point University

Aug 9, 2019
by Dakota Griffin, PA-S, High Point University High point Mayor visits HPU to declare National PA Day ordinance.  Preparing Students for Healthcare of the Future High Point University’s PA program […]

NC PA Program Highlight | High Point University

August 9, 2019 by Kat

by Dakota Griffin, PA-S, High Point University High point Mayor visits HPU to declare National PA Day ordinance.  Preparing Students for Healthcare of the Future High Point University’s PA program […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | UNC-Chapel Hill

Jun 10, 2019
by Joey McCracken, PA-S, UNC-Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program is an intensive 24 month program located in the heart of North Carolina. […]

NC PA Program Highlight | UNC-Chapel Hill

June 10, 2019 by Kat

by Joey McCracken, PA-S, UNC-Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program is an intensive 24 month program located in the heart of North Carolina. […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Wake Forest University

May 21, 2019
by Carolyn Avila-Duran, PA-S, Wake Forest The Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is proud to celebrate 50 years of education! The mission of the Wake Forest PA […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Wake Forest University

May 21, 2019 by Kat

by Carolyn Avila-Duran, PA-S, Wake Forest The Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is proud to celebrate 50 years of education! The mission of the Wake Forest PA […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, PA Profession

Campbell PA Program Seeks Volunteers | 5th Annual Mock Mass Casualty Incident

May 15, 2019
The Campbell University PA Program is holding its 5th annual mock Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) at the Campbell University Campus in Buies Creek on Saturday, June 8th. The event brings […]

Campbell PA Program Seeks Volunteers | 5th Annual Mock Mass Casualty Incident

May 15, 2019 by Kat

The Campbell University PA Program is holding its 5th annual mock Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) at the Campbell University Campus in Buies Creek on Saturday, June 8th. The event brings […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Campbell University

Apr 3, 2019
by Dawn McGuire, PA-S, Campbell University Campbell University’s Physician Assistant Program is a 24-month graduate degree program and matriculated its first class in 2013.  Centered on the core values of […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Campbell University

April 3, 2019 by Kat

by Dawn McGuire, PA-S, Campbell University Campbell University’s Physician Assistant Program is a 24-month graduate degree program and matriculated its first class in 2013.  Centered on the core values of […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, PA Profession

NCAPA Endowment Student Grants Available

Mar 28, 2019
Now is the time! The NCAPA Endowment offers one grant to one student from each PA program in North Carolina each year. The grants can be used in anyway the […]

NCAPA Endowment Student Grants Available

March 28, 2019 by Kat

Now is the time! The NCAPA Endowment offers one grant to one student from each PA program in North Carolina each year. The grants can be used in anyway the […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Duke University

Mar 5, 2019
by Kiarash P. Rahmanian, MPH, PA-S, Duke University The Duke University Physician Assistant Program is a 24-month long program and the birthplace of the PA profession, beginning in 1965 under the […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Duke University

March 5, 2019 by Kat

by Kiarash P. Rahmanian, MPH, PA-S, Duke University The Duke University Physician Assistant Program is a 24-month long program and the birthplace of the PA profession, beginning in 1965 under the […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, PA Profession

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Rebecca Stolorena

Feb 12, 2019
    The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Rebecca Stolorena as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Grant recipient from the Gardner-Webb University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Rebecca attended the University […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Rebecca Stolorena

February 12, 2019 by Kat

    The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Rebecca Stolorena as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Grant recipient from the Gardner-Webb University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Rebecca attended the University […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Gardner-Webb University

Feb 6, 2019
by Jacqueline Moreda, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University Class of 2020 Gardner-Webb PA Students and faculty offering blood pressure screenings at a nearby soup kitchen. Gardner-Webb University’s Physician Assistant Program matriculated its […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Gardner-Webb University

February 6, 2019 by Kat

by Jacqueline Moreda, PA-S, Gardner-Webb University Class of 2020 Gardner-Webb PA Students and faculty offering blood pressure screenings at a nearby soup kitchen. Gardner-Webb University’s Physician Assistant Program matriculated its […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jasmine Gosnell

Jan 30, 2019
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jasmine Morgan Gosnell as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Lenoir-Rhyne University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Ms. Gosnell attended the University […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jasmine Gosnell

January 30, 2019 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jasmine Morgan Gosnell as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Lenoir-Rhyne University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Ms. Gosnell attended the University […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacob Cimolino

Jan 22, 2019
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jacob Cimolino as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Thomas Benjamin Houck student scholarship recipient from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine PA program. Before entering PA […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Jacob Cimolino

January 22, 2019 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Jacob Cimolino as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Thomas Benjamin Houck student scholarship recipient from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine PA program. Before entering PA […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Tricia Tiu

Jan 16, 2019
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Tricia Tiu as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Tricia earned a BS in […]

NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Tricia Tiu

January 16, 2019 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Tricia Tiu as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the UNC-Chapel Hill PA Program. Prior to PA school, Tricia earned a BS in […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

NC PA Program Highlight | Lenoir-Rhyne University

Jan 11, 2019
by Erin Diggs, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne University Class of 2020 Lenoir-Rhyne University’s inaugural PA program class of 2018 The Lenoir-Rhyne University Physician Assistant Program is a 27-month long program which began in […]

NC PA Program Highlight | Lenoir-Rhyne University

January 11, 2019 by Kat

by Erin Diggs, PA-S, Lenoir-Rhyne University Class of 2020 Lenoir-Rhyne University’s inaugural PA program class of 2018 The Lenoir-Rhyne University Physician Assistant Program is a 27-month long program which began in […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Isaac Waalen

Jan 8, 2019
Congratulations to Isaac Waalen as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Mr. Waalen graduated from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, […]

NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Isaac Waalen

January 8, 2019 by Kat

Congratulations to Isaac Waalen as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Wingate University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Mr. Waalen graduated from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

Duke University Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship

Dec 19, 2018
Duke Health’s Primary Care Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship Program, administered by the Duke Physician Assistant Program, offers clinician educators a unique opportunity to learn from expert faculty at one of the […]

Duke University Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship

December 19, 2018 by Kat

Duke Health’s Primary Care Preceptor Development Mini-Fellowship Program, administered by the Duke Physician Assistant Program, offers clinician educators a unique opportunity to learn from expert faculty at one of the […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Frank Stooksbury

Dec 17, 2018
The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Frank Stooksbury as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Campbell University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Frank served on active duty […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Frank Stooksbury

December 17, 2018 by Kat

The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Frank Stooksbury as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Campbell University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Frank served on active duty […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Aaron Peterson

Dec 10, 2018
  Aaron Peterson is the Duke University PA student recipient of the NCAPA Endowment’s 2018 William Franklin Cobb scholarship. Before entering PA school, Aaron graduated Magna Cum Laude in Microbiology […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Aaron Peterson

December 10, 2018 by Kat

  Aaron Peterson is the Duke University PA student recipient of the NCAPA Endowment’s 2018 William Franklin Cobb scholarship. Before entering PA school, Aaron graduated Magna Cum Laude in Microbiology […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, NCAPA News, News

Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for First Cohort

Dec 4, 2018
Duke University Department of Community and Family Medicine is accepting applications to fill the first cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, which begins July 1, 2019. The goal of […]

Primary Care Transformation Fellowship Accepting Applications for First Cohort

December 4, 2018 by Kat

Duke University Department of Community and Family Medicine is accepting applications to fill the first cohort of a two-year Primary Care Transformation Fellowship, which begins July 1, 2019. The goal of […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News

Duke PA Program | Opioids and MAT Training

Nov 29, 2018
Under the leadership of Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Duke Physician Assistant Program is offering opportunities for students and clinicians to expand their […]

Duke PA Program | Opioids and MAT Training

November 29, 2018 by Kat

Under the leadership of Jacqueline S. Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Duke Physician Assistant Program is offering opportunities for students and clinicians to expand their […]

Filed Under: NC PA Education, News, Opioids, PA Profession

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Amber Suits

Nov 26, 2018
  The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Amber Suits as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Methodist University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Amber attended Methodist, earning […]

2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant Winner | Amber Suits

November 26, 2018 by Kat

  The NCAPA Endowment board congratulates Amber Suits as the 2018 NCAPA Endowment Student Grant recipient from the Methodist University PA Program. Prior to PA school, Amber attended Methodist, earning […]

Filed Under: Awards, NC PA Education, News

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