https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Physician-Assistant-Studies50 most recent storiesen-USa7cf84a8-a326-4f74-903c-a7e43e9163eehttps://stories.wvu.edu/alexis-cipolettisomempowerAlexis Cipoletti's fears of attending college as a first-generation student from a rural West Virginia community evaporated when she toured West Virginia University as a high school student. Now ready to graduate with a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology (December 2025), she's excelled beyond her expectations and is prepared for her next WVU journey — a seat in the physician assistant graduate program.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-08T08:50:59-05:00994c4504-8eca-4806-ac07-95c4b86a37bfhttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2025/12/10/teaching-faculty-recognized-during-inaugural-excellence-in-education-teaching-faculty-symposium?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen1515someducateThree teaching faculty were honored during the Excellence in Education: Teaching Faculty Symposium. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-10T09:49:49-05:009c7ef536-ef52-4738-9a5f-0b4045bb3924https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physician-assistant-studies-graduates-nominated-for-wvu-medicine-app-awardsomempowerSix West Virginia University Physician Assistant Studies program alumni have been nominated for the 2025 WVU Medicine Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Rising Star award. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-08-08T14:40:07-04:004149f9c7-b9cf-4601-b40a-fd5fcc8f201ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-assistant-studies-program-holds-white-coat-ceremony-students-begin-clinical-rotations_0somempowerThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program hosted a white coat ceremony for 25 students on Sunday, April 27th at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in Morgantown.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-23T11:21:26-04:00cee582e9-cea4-4288-8c50-a0395aac78e3https://www.wvnews.com/statejournal/news/physicians-assistant-shortage-in-west-virginia-highlights-critical-need-for-health-care-workforce-solutions/article_fc6a1f55-d93a-454e-833e-ba03bf6aac09.htmlWest Virginia is facing a critical shortage of physician's assistants (PAs), with WVU Medicine currently listing over 100 job openings due to increased illness and population decline. WVU is addressing the shortage through rural health initiatives, including mandatory rural rotations that encourage students to help in underserved communities.Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-07T14:29:43-04:00b150e837-726a-460c-af81-92cf69cf7b12https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=u-s-news-world-report-recognizes-wvu-health-professions-programsWest Virginia University School of Medicine Health Professions programs appear in the latest rankings of graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, making them the top-ranked programs of their kind in West Virginia. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-17T12:20:14-04:0068f0e5fa-f793-4acc-9671-05b41d4dd8bahttps://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/pulmonology/mortality-lower-with-lung-volume-reduction-surgery-in-emphysemaFor patients with advanced emphysema, endobronchial valve placement (EBV) is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 24 to 26 in Los Angeles.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-05T17:47:52-05:005ade0d0f-3864-494d-8aa1-a4605d4dc747https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physician-assistant-studies-students-participate-in-ecmo-simulationsomeducateStudents in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the WVU School of Medicine gained hands-on experience in an advanced practice setting through a simulation conducted by experts from the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI).Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-13T15:31:51-05:00b999be11-c7e7-4254-b510-c7904f3a90b8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physician-assistant-studies-program-appoints-new-medical-directorsomenagaeJeremiah Hayanga, M.D., MPH, has been appointed as the medical director for the WVU School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies program. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-12T15:54:46-04:00c3e56a0d-a583-4c7d-a75e-b76a79db6754https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-assistant-students-boast-perfect-pass-rate-on-national-certifying-examsomempowerThe Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2024 at the West Virginia University School of Medicine achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), performing above the national average in 20 of the 22 content areas of the exam. They are the first WVU class to do so since the program was established in 2020.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-09T08:53:56-04:004999bf95-b924-4f8d-9470-41165d925e3ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-assistant-studies-program-holds-white-coat-ceremony-students-begin-clinical-rotationssomenageThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program hosted a white coat ceremony for 25 students on Sunday, April 28th at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in Morgantown. Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-28T12:29:32-04:0047a53250-959a-4b9b-bb9f-ead13424ef7bhttps://www.thedaonline.com/news/university/how-students-can-stay-healthy-safe-while-studying-abroad/article_b7946ca8-e4ce-11ee-813a-0315c044d444.htmlDr. Benjamin Silverberg, associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine and physician at WVU Student Health Services, contributes reporting from The Daily Athenaeum about studying abroad.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-22T09:44:17-04:00122f55ec-f810-41e8-be2b-c7024393eaf9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=momen-family-establishes-endowed-scholarship-for-physician-assistant-studentsFuture physician assistants studying at the West Virginia University School of Medicine will benefit from a $50,000 scholarship gift made by Drs. Jennifer and Moe Momen.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-03-15T09:39:16-04:005c3634a8-d9fb-482a-8247-e43aec0398c7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-to-host-several-wvu-diversity-week-eventsThe West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host its annual Diversity Week Sunday, Sept. 17, through Saturday, Sept. 23. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-09-19T11:54:32-04:00baa2de71-c402-4886-ad64-7c546a2e21fdhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=the-wvu-school-of-medicine-physician-assistant-studies-program-hosts-white-coat-ceremony-for-class-osompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program hosted a white coat ceremony for 24 students on Sunday, April 30 at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in Morgantown.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T11:28:41-04:0081b05519-3194-4d5d-9e91-b9a99e66884fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=silverberg-inaugurated-as-president-ofwest-virginia-academy-of-family-physicians-and-brenwalt-recognsompurposeImage provided by West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-05-04T09:25:56-04:004bf755ba-f901-4e43-8418-36d1d386a360https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-pharmacy-faculty-honored-for-excellence-in-interprofessional-education-at-wvusompurposeThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education has named Angela Goodhart, PharmD, and Jennifer Momen, MD, MPH, as recipients of the 2023 Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-04-06T15:24:29-04:0053e88a6b-34db-4af4-a5b6-8a185623e1d0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sisters-share-experiences-from-their-journeys-towvu-school-of-medicine-and-beyondsomempowerSisters Rachel and Sarah Reppert have a lot in common. From an early interest in the health care field to majoring in exercise physiology for their undergraduate degrees, the siblings consider West Virginia University Health Sciences and the School of Medicine to be influential parts of their story.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-01-26T11:54:54-05:0055fc0812-2c01-4c6c-abe7-36eaffc7252ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-wvu-program-ensures-future-physician-assistant-training-and-strengthens-rural-health-partnershipsomeducateWest Virginia University's School of Medicine will expand training opportunities for physician assistant studies students while increasing access to healthcare in rural communities across the state through a more than $1.3 million dollar grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-17T08:56:09-04:0031ef0fea-deff-40e9-84fc-0742a4cf193bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-video-tour-available-for-morgantown-health-sciences-campussomengageThe West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in West Virginia. To give prospective and current students, faculty and staff a look at our campus, a new video tour showcasing key locations is available at health.wvu.edu/morgantown-campus and on the WVU Health Sciences YouTube Channel.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-10-18T11:25:41-04:009ec42e74-9753-46b3-9202-3362838617aahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=professional-programs-tailgate-set-for-sept-10All alumni and current students of the School of Medicine Professional and Undergraduate Programs are invited to attend an alumni tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 10, before the WVU - Kansas football game.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-08-26T10:52:16-04:001cf13f87-cb52-4253-8538-c2857f74c3a0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=physician-assistant-studies-class-of-2023-participate-in-white-coat-ceremonyThe Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2023 participated in a white coat ceremony on April 30, 2022.Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-16T10:45:17-04:009cee1038-9f03-4ec7-8a1d-65051b28a2edhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physician-assistant-studies-students-recognized-for-commitment-to-serving-rural-communitiessompurposeFour students from the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program are being recognized for their mission to serve rural communities within the Appalachian region.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -04002022-05-25T16:18:10-04:008a3c4233-c9fe-4a7b-a855-058891818f2ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-dentistry-organized-interprofessional-speakers-to-train-tobacco-treatment-specialists-to-aWest Virginia University School of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Office of Interprofessional Education, is providing training to Health Sciences students and healthcare providers regarding evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment in West Virginia — a state that is plagued with health problems related to tobacco use. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-10-25T16:27:27-04:007678a1ea-1592-42e8-8ec0-aa53270adefahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-pa-program-holds-inaugural-white-coat-ceremonyThe Physician Assistant Studies program at the West Virginia University School of Medicine held their inaugural White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, July 11 in Okey-Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-07-13T15:50:06-04:00fc7f311d-62c4-4387-b09d-ee6efe8e73d9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-now-to-learn-how-other-countries-experience-health-careEver wondered how people in other countries experience health care? If you've asked yourself any of the following questions, this session might appeal to you.Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -04002021-06-03T12:22:07-04:00a7a18776-13aa-439c-94c0-1314b5f447a8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-physician-assistant-studies-earns-accreditation-classes-to-start-in-januaryThe West Virginia University School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Studies program has earned provisional accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or ARC-PA.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -05002019-11-20T16:11:33-05:0072106836-f9e8-4219-ae86-bb4742733848https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=silverberg-earns-certificate-of-travel-healthBenjamin Silverberg, M.D., assistant professor in the West Virginia University Department of Emergency Medicine and the Physician Assistant Studies program, recently received a Certificate in Travel Health from International Society of Travel Medicine.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -04002019-08-06T14:37:31-04:00f855e47d-a108-4fa0-b734-38996dd1d1b6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=silverberg-named-medical-director-for-physician-assistant-studies-programBenjamin Silverberg, M.D., M.Sc., assistant professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Human Performance, has been named the medical director for the School's Physician Assistant Studies program.Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -05002019-08-06T14:38:07-04:001de7dfc2-78a7-4d94-9a53-b2b82216a598https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-announces-new-physician-assistant-program-names-directorTo meet growing healthcare needs locally and statewide, the West Virginia University School of Medicine is launching a new physician assistant education program. The program will begin accepting students in January 2020 and is comprised of four semesters of classroom instruction, followed by a full year of clinical training.Sat, 23 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -04002019-08-06T14:38:28-04:00