M.S. in Physician Assistant Archives - Rutgers - School of Health Professions

Physician Assistants are nationally certified medical professionals who practice on health care teams. PAs are state-licensed to provide patient care and can prescribe medications in all 50 states. At Rutgers, our program builds a strong educational foundation in sciences, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, genetics, and pathology, in preparation for immersion into hands-on clinical experiences.

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For Student Pursuing Physician Assistant Degree, Setbacks and Then Success

Patricia M. Damm2025-06-05T14:37:58-04:00June 5, 2025|Tags: Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice, M.S. in Physician Assistant|

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 [...]

Honored as an Alumni and Faculty Member, Nkechi Mbadugha Tells Students “You Can Do Hard Things”

Patricia M. Damm2025-06-05T10:52:55-04:00June 5, 2025|Tags: Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice, M.S. in Physician Assistant, Nkechi Mbadugha|

Honored as an Alumni and Faculty Member, Nkechi Mbadugha Tells Students “You Can Do Hard Things” The Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually by the Alumni Association, was given to Nkechi Mbadugha for her contributions to healthcare, education and community engagement. As part of the award, Mbadugha served as the alumni guest speaker during Convocation [...]

Fredrick Coffman’s Impact on Students is Recognized with Award

Patricia M. Damm2025-06-05T15:05:39-04:00June 5, 2025|Tags: Department of Health Informatics, Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice, Doctor of Health Informatics, M.S. in Health Informatics, M.S. in Physician Assistant|

Fredrick Coffman’s Impact on Students is Recognized with Award The Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by the New Jersey Health Foundation, Inc. was presented to Fredrick Coffman, Ph.D. at Convocation on May 20 for his outstanding accomplishments as an educator during the 2025 academic year. Coffman’s nomination for the award came from the [...]

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After 27 Years of Service, PA Program Director Lori Palfreyman Bids Farewell

Patricia M. Damm2025-04-30T15:09:16-04:00April 29, 2025|Tags: Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice, Lori Palfreyman, M.S. in Physician Assistant|

After 27 Years of Service, PA Program Director Lori Palfreyman Bids Farewell After 27 years with SHP, Lori Palfreyman, director of the Physician Assistant Program, is retiring from Rutgers. She first joined the program as a guest lecturer in women’s health, bringing her expertise as a practicing clinician, and later became a [...]

Love, Loss, and a Longboard: PA Alum Joey Leveille Rolls into Reality TV Fame

Patricia M. Damm2025-04-30T15:10:15-04:00April 24, 2025|Tags: Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice, M.S. in Physician Assistant|

Love, Loss, and a Longboard: PA Alum Joey Leveille Rolls into Reality TV Fame When a prospective student rolled up to his informational interview on a longboard — and popped it into his hand with a practiced kick — Jennifer Joseph, an assistant professor in the Rutgers Physician Assistant program, was horrified. “I [...]

Rutgers Physician Assistant Studies is Third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School Rankings

Patricia M. Damm2025-04-14T09:31:49-04:00April 14, 2025|Tags: Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice, HOPE Clinic, Lori Palfreyman, M.S. in Physician Assistant, Matthew McQuillan|

Rutgers Physician Assistant Studies is Third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School Rankings The top-five program accepts 50 students per cohort from more than 1,500 applicants annually The physician assistant program at the Rutgers School of Health Professions is ranked No. 3 in the nation for 2025-26, according to U.S. News [...]