Marshall University Physician Assistant Program

07/25/2025

The Marshall University PA Program Class of 2027 has spent much of the week in the Clinical Skills lab, honing the ability to perform trauma assessments as well as working closely with the Athletic Training program students in an interprofessional event. By utilizing simulation models and engaging in interprofessional events, our students are able to practice practical skills in tandem with other medical professionals - emphasizing a team-based approach to medicine. If you're interested in joining the next generation of Physician Assistants, the application cycle for the Class of 2028 is now open! You can find more information on our website https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/ and keep following us here to see what the Class of 2027 will be doing next!

07/21/2025

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician
Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to
the Marshall University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by
Marshall University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status
granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the
ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws
from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for
failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next
validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be July 2035. The
review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the
Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA
website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-marshall-university/.

07/13/2025

The Class of 2027 may seem accident-prone, but they are actually just learning the valuable skills of splinting and casting. Orthopedic PAs, including our very own Class of 2023 alum Elijah Drummond, came by to lead a clinical skills session on all-things-ortho! If you're interested in getting out there and "breaking a leg" in the medical community like this class, the application cycle for the MUPA Class of 2028 is now open through October 1st for a January 2026 start! You can find more information about applying on our website https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/prospective-students/. Apply early to take advantage of our rolling admissions process! For any questions about applying, reach out to paprogram@marshall.edu and come join a wonderful group of future successful PAs!

06/21/2025

The Marshall PA Program celebrated their 5th cohort yesterday with a traditional White Coat ceremony. We were also able to recognize Jillian O’ Connor PA-C for her contributions to the program and the PA profession with our newly established Recognition of Excellence in Education Award. Congratulations to the Class of 2027 and to PA O’Connor!

06/20/2025

Tonight, join the Marshall University Physician Assistant Program in celebrating the Class of 2027 as they participate in the program's 5th White Coat Ceremony. The White Coat, graciously provided to this class through charitable donations from the community, serves as a symbol that the student are ready to embark on the next step in their medical education and begin a more clinically-driven curriculum. The ceremony will be held this evening at the Joan C Edwards Playhouse with doors opening at 5:30p and the ceremony scheduled to begin at 6p. A short reception will be held immediately after in the Marshall University Student Center across the street. For those friends and family unable to join in person, you can find the livestream of the event at https://www.marshall.edu/livestream/livestream/5th-annual-physician-assistant-white-coat-ceremony/ .

06/16/2025

The Marshall University Physician Assistant Program would like to thank the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy for hosting us in our collaboration to provide Sports Physicals to the Tri-State. On Saturday, many students from the Class of 2026 spent their Saturday with three faculty PAs and the PT school to provide 65 free sports physicals to middle and high school students within the community. Thank you to all who attended and participated, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

06/06/2025

The Marshall PA Program Class of 2026 and the Marshall School of Physical Therapy will be collaborating to provide Free Sports Physicals to the tri-state on Saturday, June 14th, at the School of Physical Therapy facilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for community youngsters to get their upcoming sports physicals while furthering the education of PAs and PTs alike. Doors will be open from 9am to 2pm for walk-ins only. Hope to see you there!

05/30/2025

The Marshall PA Class of 2027 are still at it in the Clinical Skills Lab, mastering injections and IV placement. The didactic curriculum allows for ample opportunities to practice practical skills, preparing them to enter the medical workforce. While this class continues to navigate each new challenge, if you are interested in giving the gift of a donation to their upcoming White Coat Ceremony, visit https://give.marshall.edu/project/46547 for more details.

05/27/2025

✨ A white coat is more than just a piece of clothing—it’s a symbol of compassion, care and commitment.

This year, we’re proud to celebrate a new tradition by sponsoring white coats for our 5th class of Marshall University Physician Assistant Program students! 🎓💚

Be part of their journey by sponsoring a white coat today.

🗓️ Deadline to give: June 10

➡️: give.marshall.edu/project/46547

05/19/2025

Faculty Focus: One of our beloved instructional faculty, THE Dr. Bryan Burk, has gone above and beyond to incentivize student excellence within the MUPA program. As a reward for their overall performance in Gross Anatomy, Dr. Burk sacrificed his well-cultivated facial hair and allowed the Class of 2027 to design and sculpt his perfect new look. After much debate, they landed on this look...the Captain Jack Sparrow. Help be recognize this extra-ARRRRRRR-dinary (pirate-pun) instructor on increasing engagement and celebrate "Captain" Burk's commitment to his students.

05/18/2025

05/16/2025

The summer semester is here! The Class of 2027 is now enjoying the hands-on portion of the curriculum as they are spending more time in our Skills Lab. Students are either all-smiles or intense-focus-faced as their first week back included learning IV placement and dabbling in ultrasound. Join us as we follow their progress from procedure beginners to experts in their field. If you would like to join the ranks of high-quality medical providers, the admissions cycle for the Class of 2028 is now open!