School of Health Sciences

As the two students prepare to graduate on Dec. 12, they reflect on their experience moving through the Accelerated Pathways program to physician assistant studies.

The event focused on diabetes prevention and nutrition education, with the help of developed recipes by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

After years of teaching in the classroom, Sarah Jenkins ’25 is hanging it up and putting on the scrubs as she earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through Elon’s accelerated program.

Elon University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program celebrated its Class of 2026 in a November program that symbolized a transition from classroom learning to a series of clinical rotations over the next year.

The funding for a community-based initiative in the university's Physician Assistant Studies graduate program will expand medically based STEM curriculum for students in the Alamance-Burlington School System and strengthen research mentorship.

Nursing Professors Jeanmarie Koonts and Cyra Kussman presented their work on growing the next generation of culturally competent nursing students through transcultural experiences and experiential learning.

Program Director of Physical Therapy Education at Elon Robert Nithman spoke with "The Strategist" about whether your body weight should be considered when choosing a mattress.

The grant paid for the "Friday Night at the ER" game that simulated the real-world tasks of managing human and physical resources in a hospital setting.

During the event, small groups of students meet with community volunteers to discuss topics surrounding end-of-life care. Each participant first reflects individually, then joins their group in open, heartfelt dialogue.

The fellowship gave the Elon nursing student practical experience in her field of interest, just in time for graduation in spring 2026.