Department of Physician Assistant Studies & Practice
HOPE Clinic Launches In-House Diabetes Education Program Thanks to a generous, anonymous gift, the Rutgers HOPE Clinic is beginning an in-house diabetes and nutrition education program to address a gap in patient care needs. When the clinic opened its doors in Plainfield, it had a dual purpose: meeting the health care needs [...]
Rutgers Expands Leadership in Interprofessional Education Through Innovative Greece Exchange Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is pushing interprofessional education (IPE) to the forefront of health professions training with a new international program in Greece that brought Rutgers and Greek students together to study how communication, teamwork, and health systems differ across borders—and [...]
Rutgers Physician Assistant Program Marks 50 Years of Excellence The Rutgers Physician Assistant (PA) program celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that brought together generations of alumni, faculty, students, and friends. The milestone event honored a half-century of education, service, and leadership in advancing the PA profession in New Jersey and beyond. Guests [...]
SHP Honors Scholarship Recipients at Celebration Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) honored 41 exceptional students at its annual scholarship celebration, held Nov. 6 at the Rutgers Club in Piscataway. The event brought together students, faculty, and program leaders to recognize academic excellence and achievement across SHP’s diverse programs. The awards included SHP [...]
Join Us for the SHP Staff Council Kick-Off Celebration — October 22! We’re kicking off the launch of the SHP Staff Council with a celebration just for you! Join us Tuesday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Piscataway or Newark for a morning of connection, fun, and appreciation.Enjoy a full hot [...]
For Student Pursuing Physician Assistant Degree, Setbacks and Then Success Initially struggling to earn a master’s degree, James Moore buckled down and persevered. After dropping out of a physician assistant program in North Carolina following three grueling semesters, James Moore, then 28, found himself working third shift at a warehouse. He had long [...]