Category: Physician Assistant Studies

America’s Top PA Winners | Sarah Bolander

erj92 | November 4, 2026

America’s Top PA is a peer-nominated award given annually to select Physician Associates across several specialties who have demonstrated leadership through increasing patient outcomes and/or through peer community support, advancement, leadership, and education. This year, Northern Arizona University (NAU) celebrates one of its own PA faculty. … Read more

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Northern Arizona University DMSc Program Partners with Physician Associates for Latino Health (PALH)

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The Northern Arizona University Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program is proud to announce a new collaboration with Physician Associates for Latino Health (PALH), a nationally recognized caucus of the American Academy of Physician Associates dedicated to advancing diversity within the PA profession and improving healthcare outcomes for underserved communities… Read more

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NAU gets $6M to train more healthcare workers for rural Arizona

erj92 | October 28, 2026

More than $6.35 million in federal funding will help Northern Arizona University students pursue careers in healthcare while building the workforce needed in the state’s rural, Tribal and medically vulnerable communities. The two five-year awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will provide more than $1.27 million in scholarships each year, expanding access to health education and preparing graduates to serve communities with the greatest health care needs… Read more

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Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards Second Class of Scholarships to College of Health and Human Services Students

erj92 | September 2, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services is grateful for the continued investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust which supports students and innovative learning environments at CHHS’s Phoenix Bioscience Core campus. … Read more

NAU receives grant to add complex care unit to continuing education program for rural primary care providers | Arizona Daily Sun

mtf228 | June 30, 2026

The Arizona Daily Sun recently highlighted Northern Arizona University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies after it received a three-year, $175,000 grant from the Vitalyst Health Foundation to expand its Project ECHO program. The funding will support the development of a new continuing education program focused on complex care, helping primary care providers—especially those in rural communities—build the knowledge and confidence to treat more complex conditions close to home… Read more

NAU's Department of Physician Assistant Studies.

NAU Physician Assistant Studies students celebrate at white coat ceremony

mtf228 | June 15, 2026

The NAU College of Health and Human Services’ Master of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2027 celebrated their white coat ceremony this May at the Phoenix Bioscience Core campus. The white coat ceremony marks a symbolic milestone as students transition into the clinical training phase of their education. … Read more

College of Health and Human Services’ Master of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2027 white coat ceremony.

CHHS Celebrates Award-Winning PA Faculty and Student Leaders

mtf228 | May 14, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services proudly celebrates the achievements of its Physician Assistant Studies faculty and students who were recently recognized at the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants annual conference. These honors highlight the college’s continued commitment to excellence in education, leadership, and service within Arizona’s healthcare community… Read more

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives grant to expand access to care for Arizonans

mtf228 | April 21, 2026

NAU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies has been awarded a $175,000, three-year Systems Change grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation. The grant will expand access to care for Arizonans with complex health needs, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities through Project ECHO, a model designed to strengthen primary care capacity across the state. … Read more

First Class of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarships Awarded to College of Health and Human Services Students

mtf228 | April 16, 2026

Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently received a generous investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Part of the grant will support a significant renovation, expanding a lab to allow students in NAU’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training programs to practice clinical skills in a larger, technology-equipped environment designed for collaborative learning… Read more

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US News & World Report ranks CHHS careers among top 20 jobs in health care

Katie Fahy | January 23, 2026

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 rankings of the best health care jobs, and programs offered through Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) are preparing students for many of the nation’s top-ranked careers. This year’s rankings were determined by salary data, unemployment rate, and projected job growth as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read more