Physician Assistant Studies - Elon

The newest alumni of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences were encouraged to ground their careers in human relationships, compassion and purpose during a Commencement ceremony attended by hundreds of close family and friends.

Lavender Celebration, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente united 2025 graduates from the School of Law and School of Health Sciences to honor the influence of relationships, culture and authenticity in their academic and professional achievements.

Seventy-five posters were presented by students in the School of Health Sciences as part of its Annual Global Engagement and Research Forum on Dec. 8 in the Alumni Gym.

Mike McCormack G’25, Devron Felder G’25 and Samir Halalou G’25 call themselves the ‘Room Dogs,’ after an impromptu nickname created a laugh for the three. But now, as the Physician Assistant Studies students prepare to graduate, their bond has become more than a nickname.

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).

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.

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.

The physician assistant studies student has been selected to participate in this fellowship designed to develop leadership skills in the healthcare industry.