PA Program Ceremony - October 14, 2022

MGH Institute of Health Professions

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies

LONG WHITE COAT CEREMONY

OPENING REMARKS

Joshua Merson, MS HPEd, PA C, CAQ EM Acting Chair, Distinguished Teaching Assistant Professor

STUDENT ADDRESS

George Rand

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2022

Outstanding ClinicalFacultyAward Estevan Garcia, MD, MPA

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Estevan Garcia, MD, MPA

Outstanding FacultyAward

Joshua Merson, MS HPEd, PA C, CAQ EM

PROGRAM AWARDS StudentExcellenceinLeadershipAward*

Student Excellence in Service Award* CapstoneAward* ProgramDirector'sAward*

PI ALPHA INDUCTIONS

Jenny Rand, MMSc, PA C Instructor Class of 2022 Students*

HONORARY PI ALPHA INDUCTION

Alex Johnson, PhD, CCC SLP

LONG WHITE COAT CEREMONY

CLOSING REMARKS

Joshua Merson, MS HPEd, PA C, CAQ EM Acting Chair, Distinguished Teaching Assistant Professor

2022 DEGREE CANDIDATES

Subhana Begum

Elizabeth Belsito

Ashley Berry

Vanessa Bertrand

Tami Bettinger

Jesse Briggs

Jillian Calero

Patrick Canavan

Julia Carney

Julia Ceku

Ann Conway

Alyssa Corley

Khai Davis

Lauren DiNapoli

Kinley Erickson

Aoife Fitzpatrick

Kevin Galinat

John Gironda

Hannah Kearney

Joshua Kleckner

Kristen Klimm

Stacey Kranendonk

Arielle Kubes

Alexandra Masullo

James McMillian

Ali Hussain Mithani

Raielle Novick

Tiffany Passie

Alexandra Penney

Jennifer Pereira

Jessica Pietersen

Sonya Quaife

George Rand

Isabella Ravanesi

Sarah Reis Pieter Reppenhagen

Anisha Sarver

Ronald Slager

Christian Sorenson

Kathleen Striglio

Malani Sundaram

Mariano Suriel

Jasmine Torrey

Brian Tulloh

Melissa Warner Yasmin Willis

PROGRAM AWARDS

Outstanding ClinicalFacultyAward

2022 Recipient: Estevan Garcia, MD, MPA

This award honors a distinguished clinical preceptor who demonstrates excellence in bedside teaching and in supporting PA students’ growth and development in the clinical setting in the following ways:

1. Creates a welcoming and challenging environment for learning,

2. Engages in direct and honest communication including effective use of praise and constructive criticism,

3. Models’ compassionate patient and family centered care and

4. Tailors the learning experience to meet the program’s and students’ individual needs

Outstanding FacultyAward

2022 Recipient: Joshua Merson, MS HPEd, PA C, CAQ EM

This award honors a distinguished faculty member who demonstrates excellence in classroom teaching and in supporting PA students’ growth and development in the didactic setting in the following ways:

1. Expresses enthusiasm for their topic,

2. Fosters an atmosphere of respect for team learning and individual inquiry,

3. Creates a classroom environment that welcomes the expression of diverse viewpoints and

4. Models compassionate patient and family centered care.

StudentExcellenceinLeadershipAward *

This award honors a student graduating from the PA Program who has been identified by peers and faculty as demonstrating outstanding leadership during their time in the program in the following ways:

1. Fosters a positive environment both in and outside of the classroom,

2. Demonstrates supportive, responsive relationships with peers,

3. Responds to and manages conflict effectively,

4. Seeks to improve the program through effective communication with program leadership and

5. Promotes and engages in activities that enhance the student experience.

Student Excellence in Service Award*

This award honors a student graduating from the PA Program who has been identified by peers and faculty as demonstrating an outstanding commitment to service in the following ways:

1. Active participation in multiple IHP and outside service initiatives OR piloted a new initiative that benefits the program and the Institute,

2. Made significant contributions in their service work and

3. Positively represented the PA profession and the IHP through their interactions with peers and community service organizations.

CapstoneAward*

This award honors a student graduating from the PA Program who has been identified by the faculty as having the best overall Capstone Project.

Program Director’sAward*

The Program Director, in consultation with program faculty, selects a candidate for this award to recognize outstanding student contributions to the program, the class, and/or the community.

PiAlpha Induction NationalPhysicianAssistantHonorSociety

Pi Alpha is the national Physician Assistant honor society organized for the promotion and recognition of PA students, graduates, faculty, and others who have made significant contributions to the discipline. Membership signifies inductees’ significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research, community/professional service, and other related activities, as well as a high standard of character and conduct.

*Student awardees will be announced the day of the ceremony.