Marshall University Physician Assistant Program

05/28/2026

A white coat is just the beginning. 🩺

For our physician assistant students, this moment represents dedication, compassion and the future of patient care. 💚

Support the Class of 2028 by sponsoring a white coat and celebrating this important milestone.

📅 Deadline: June 12

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05/22/2026

This week our students completed their first POCUS clinical skills lab!

We covered the foundations of point-of-care ultrasound, including machine basics, probe orientation, image acquisition, and clinical applications. Students also got hands-on experience with skin & soft tissue ultrasound and ultrasound-guided IV placement skills.

It was exciting to see everyone building confidence with probe handling and clinical decision-making from day one. Looking forward to watching these skills continue to grow throughout the program! The next two weeks we're covering musculoskeletal POCUS.

05/15/2026

Get ready for the ultimate team-up! 🏈👊 The Marshall University School of Physical Therapy and the Marshall University Physician Assistant Program are again joining forces to bring you FREE sports physicals to the tri-state on June 13th from 9a-2p! Walk-ins only. You are encouraged to bring your state's physical form and a parent/guardian must be available. See flier for details!

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

As the Class of 2027 starts their clinical rotations this week, they have compiled a video showing the reveal of their first clinical site and experience. Join us in wishing them the best of luck with these first steps in the clinical curriculum. We can’t wait to hear their stories on the first Call Back Day!

05/11/2026

🎉 The Marshall University Physician Assistant Program is throwing open its virtual doors TOMORROW at the CareerEco PA Virtual Fair! 🚪️ Prospective applicants, register now and join us from 11a-3p on 5/12 at https://www.careereco.com/events/pa-May12. We'll be there to answer all your burning questions (yes, even the weird ones 🤔) about the program. Can't make it? No worries! Send your questions to [email protected] and we'll happily field your questions.

05/09/2026

The Marshall University Physician Assistant Program application cycle for the Class of 2029 is now open! If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, joining a community that's dedicated to delivering strong patient care, and thriving in an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration, then the Marshall PA Program is the perfect fit for you!

Applications through CASPA (the centralized application service for physician assistants) can now be completed and submitted. Don't miss out on this opportunity - submit your application as soon as possible to take full advantage of our rolling admissions cycle, with a deadline of October 1st for submission and verification.

For more information about our program, visit https://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/physician-assistant-program/, and for any questions, reach out to [email protected]. Let's change lives, together! 💕

05/09/2026

05/07/2026

The moment has finally arrived! 🎉 After 28 months of unwavering dedication and perseverance, the Class of 2026 has conquered the MUPA Program and will be honored with their formal hooding ceremony tomorrow, Friday, May 8th at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center, followed by the Marshall University Commencement at the Marshall Health Network Arena on Saturday, 5/9 at 9am.

Join us to celebrate this remarkable achievement and cheer on the class as they embark on their journey to become exceptional healthcare professionals! 💫 If you can't be there in person, you can still be part of this unforgettable moment via our live stream: https://www.marshall.edu/livestream/livestream/physician-assistant-hooding-ceremony-2026/

05/06/2026

This time of year is busy for the MUPA program. As we're getting ready to celebrate our 4th graduating class with a hooding ceremony this Friday, 5/8, at 9am and the University Commencement on Saturday, 5/9, at 9am, we're also looking ahead to our White Coat Ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2028.

The white coat stands as a symbol that students will be venturing into the clinical world to gain valuable experience with real-life patients - experiences that they will remember and use to make themselves the best providers possible. In our program, didactic students receive their white coats after the first semester so that they may go to the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center and interact with patients to practice their History and Physical skills, better preparing them for next year's clinical rotations.

As we have in the past, we're opening up the opportunity for friends, family, and community members to show support for the Class of 2028 by donating towards their white coat ceremony. If you're interested, visit the link below for instructions and more information:

Help Marshall University raise $5,000 for the project: PA White Coat Sponsorship: Class of 2028. Your gift will make a difference!