Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program

05/24/2026

⭐️Student Spotlight Sunday⭐️

Meet Rebekah Wagner!

Hometown📍: Denton, TX

Undergraduate Degree🎓: The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelors of Science and Arts in Biology

Top Specialty🩺: family medicine but excited to try different specialties in my rotations!

Favorite thing about HSU PA💜: The faculty are passionate about their specialties, and they are available and excited to help students learn inside and outside of the classroom!

Fun fact about you🤗: My family likes to camp/ backpack, and I always manage to get lost.

05/24/2026

Check out what the Class of ‘25 is doing now!🤗🩺

05/23/2026

All smiles for casting & splinting!🦴

05/17/2026

⭐️Student Spotlight Sunday⭐️

Meet Rayann Ayala!

Hometown📍: Abilene, TX

Undergraduate Degree🎓: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Top Specialty🩺: CV Surgery

Favorite thing about HSU PA💜: The friendships you build while surviving PA school together and the balance of being challenged academically while still feeling supported.

Fun fact about you🤗: I maintain my cosmetology license so I never have to go without professional hair products!

05/17/2026

Blessed to serve alongside Boots On The Ground Ministry Thank you for providing opportunities for our students to serve the Abilene Community! 😍

05/15/2026

Today's skills lab: phlebotomy + IVs!🩸💉

05/10/2026

⭐️Student Spotlight Sunday⭐️

Meet Kristen Groff!

Hometown📍: Pilot Point, TX

Undergraduate Degree🎓: University of North Texas (UNT) - Bachelor of Arts in English and History

Top Specialty🩺: While I have always been drawn to orthopedic and trauma surgery, my exposure to pulmonology this past semester has broadened my interests, and I plan to approach clinical rotations with an open mind.

Favorite thing about HSU PA💜: Easy—the small class size and the faculty I am fortunate to learn from. The one-on-one learning opportunities with HSU’s skilled faculty are among the aspects I value most about this program. I have also met incredible classmates whom I can rely on as we navigate the challenges of PA school together.

Fun fact about you🤗: I still remember the cheat code to unlock all songs for guitar hero 1 on PS2🤪

05/05/2026

Our program is thankful we had the opportunity to perform school physicals for 150 middle school students over the span of two days. Thank you Clack Middle School for your partnership! 🏆🩺

05/03/2026

⭐️Student Spotlight Sunday⭐️

Meet Emily Freemyer!

Hometown📍: Temple, TX

Undergraduate Degree🎓: I graduated from Angelo State University in 2024. I got my Bachelors in Health Science Professions with a specialization in Public Health.

Top Specialty🩺: It’s so hard to choose right now because we’re learning so much, and I have enjoyed learning everything! I really like dermatology and family medicine, but I’m excited to see if I change my mind during clinical rotations! I would love to work in an environment where I can really get to know my patients!

Favorite thing about HSU PA💜: My favorite part of the program is how supportive everyone is! I have made really great friends at this program and it makes going through a tough academic program easier because I have such amazing people by my side!

Fun fact about you🤗: I never know what to answer for this question! One time I sang onstage at Carnegie Hall in New York City!

05/02/2026

Shop for Mom, grab a great coffee, and help the PA program fundraise for our mission trip!

04/30/2026

Remember to come out and support PA missions by buying yourself some delicious coffee!☕️💛💜

FUNDRAISING EVENT: Join us this Saturday for Mother's Day shopping and some Doggone Good Coffee!! 🐾☕️🌸