Looking to go to PA school? Consider this!
Hear from five current students in the Physician Assistant Studies program and learn why they chose Pitt for PA school!
Pitt Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) Program Advancing Current Student Careers
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies student Erin Jones shares how getting her degree helped her accomplish her professional goals.
Why the DPAS Program Was the Right Fit for this Lifetime Learner
Karlyn Rupert is a physician assistant who’s been practicing for 11 years and currently works in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at the Department of Veteran Affairs in Pittsburgh. She completed her PA training at Chatham University and graduated in 2012. She has worked in oncology, in both bone marrow transplant and outpatient breast medical oncology. Here’s how the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) program is helping her make a difference.
A Post-Professional DMSc Internship Creates Meaningful Change
Hear from Program Director and Associate Professor Mary Allias about the ins and outs of the internship process and opportunities for Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies students.
The Journey of a DPAS Student Working in Rural Pennsylvania
Heather Snyder shares why she chose the Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies program as a practicing physician assistant working in rural Pennsylvania.
Administrative Elective Course Reflections
Doctor of PA Studies (DPAS) students share how the Administrative Elective Course has shaped their development as health care leaders.
The Journey of a Doctoral PA Student in Academia
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) student Jason Thomas reflects on what brought him to this post-professional program, the impact of his capstone project, and the lasting benefits of this degree.
SHRS Connection Results in Life-Saving Gift
former SHRS Instructor and Physician Assistant Guy Guimond (BS ’01, MS ’05 and ’13) and Madelyn Czekalski (BS ’20), current student in the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program, are forever joined because of one life-saving gift.
How SHRS is Shaping the Next Generation of Health Care Providers
How will the next generation of health care providers respond to the needs of their patients? What are students learning today that will impact their future practices? And what are we at SHRS doing to attract the best and the brightest and support them on their journeys to become leaders in their fields?
It’s Never Too Late for a Post-Professional Degree: The Pitt DPAS Program is Designed for Working PAs
When I began to consider a return to graduate school as a working professional, so many questions rushed to my mind (and so much self-doubt, too): Do I have the time? Can I afford it? Is it worth it? Can I do it? The answers are “yes!” and here are my tips for you to succeed.