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��������’s College of Arts and Sciences and College of Health Sciences and Professions hosted a Physician Assistant Visit Program on Oct. 25, 2024, at OHIO’s Dublin Campus.

During the visit, 16 pre-health students were given an overview presentation of the Physician Assistant Master’s Program (MPAP), which included cost, pre-requisite coursework and rotations throughout �������� and other areas. The visit included a campus tour and hands-on learning stations in a lab and exam room where students practiced various skills.  

The learning stations allowed students to listen to heart sounds with Harvey, the patient simulator, watch and practice an ENT exam using an otoscope, use scalpels to learn how to remove a cyst and learn to scrub in for surgery properly.

“Program visits with hands-on activities help students envision daily life as graduate students and see themselves as future physician assistants,” said Cailin Johnson, assistant director for experiential design. “Our students also gained incredible insight into the program from the panel of faculty, staff and current students.” 

Alongside three pre-health advisors, approximately 10 current OHIO physician assistant students led the experiential stations and responded to questions, allowing students to ask questions about the program.

After the visit to the Dublin campus, one student said, “The visit to the Physician Assistant School at �������� was fantastic and strengthened my desire to pursue a career as a physician assistant. Throughout the visit, the instructors and students were incredibly helpful and gracious enough to engage with us by answering our questions and performing demonstrations they had learned with us. The school is beautiful and equipped with everything students need to learn how to become a physician assistant.” 

The MPAP is a seven-semester, 27-month program designed to prepare students to work in diverse clinical settings, with a focus on providing primary care in medically underserved urban and rural communities across �������� and Appalachia.  

Assisting the program visit was Nancy Edwards-Grady, assistant director of career and employer engagement for Career Services.

“My favorite part of my role in Career Services has been fostering connections that help students take the next steps toward their professional goals,” Edwards-Grady said. “Whether it’s preparing them for internships, facilitating networking with employers or alumni, or supporting their post-graduation plans, I take pride in empowering their success. The visit to OHIO's PA school was a win-win for the students involved. It also highlighted the power of collaboration, as I worked alongside colleagues from both the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences and Professions to make it happen.”