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Physician assistant program applauds students during national PA Week

Monday, October 7, 2024

Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor

Students majoring in physician assistant studies gather in front of their home base.

Penn College’s physician assistant program celebrated PA Week – observed annually Oct. 6-12 – with an outdoor pizza lunch for its students on Monday.

PA Week is promoted by the American Academy of Physician Associates to celebrate all that physician associates/assistants (PAs) have accomplished, highlight the care they provide, and elevate the profession.

PAs are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. Trusted, rigorously educated and trained health care professionals, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.

Learn several quick facts about the work of physician assistants, courtesy of AAPA.

Penn College offers a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. To learn more, call 570-327-4519.

Courtney L. Petrilak, of Waymart, and Shannon K. O’Day, of Honesdale, offer celebratory smiles.
Enjoying the post-exam party are, from left, Caitlin M. Forsgren, of Melbourne, Fla.; Tori Detweiler, of South Park; Marlayna J. Ney, of Dauphin; and Emily L. Hewko, of Coopersburg.

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