Category: Physician Assistant Studies

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives nearly $900,000 to expand substance use disorder education

mtf228 | September 16, 2024

Learn about how the Department of Physician Assistant Studies recently received a grant to fund a three-year program on substance use disorder education… Read more

A Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program student in class.

US News and World Report ranks NAU health programs as best in state

mtf228 | August 1, 2024

In 2024, the US News and World Report ranked NAU health programs as the best in state based on peer assessment from deans and accredited degree programs… Read more

Dr. Dehn ASAPA Faculty of Excellence Award

mtf228 | June 3, 2024

Richard Dehn, was honored with the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (ASAPA) Faculty of Excellence Award. … Read more

A photo of physician assistants and Dr. Dehn.

Alumni Career Q + A with Waynette Taylor, Physician Assistant

mtf228 | March 21, 2024

We interviewed Waynette Taylor, a physician assistant and Northern Arizona University graduate, on her career and experience at NAU… Read more

Waynette Taylor, NAU Physician Assistant Studies Alumni.

36+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services

mtf228 | March 7, 2024

Jobs in health and healthcare are in high demand, especially as the state of Arizona faces a healthcare worker shortage—one of the greatest shortages nationwide. As you consider your path in college and beyond, explore some of the rewarding and meaningful career opportunities the College of Health and Human Services can offer… Read more

Delivering extreme care, from the lab to the slopes

mtf228 | February 23, 2024

Ian McLeod is often in the field using his medical expertise to treat, train, and rehabilitate some of the biggest names in professional sports—including world-champion skiers and snowboarders… Read more

Someone riding a snowmobile riding down a snowy hill.

How PAs are closing the healthcare gap in Arizona

mtf228 | December 11, 2023

In another step aimed at closing the healthcare gap in Arizona and becoming a leader in rural healthcare, NAU is expanding its Rural Health Professions Program, which will place physician assistant students into severely underserved communities throughout the state… Read more