October 18, 2024
3:00-5:00 p.m.
MGH Institute of Health Professions
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
LONG WHITE COAT CEREMONY
WELCOME
Jenna Comeau, DSc, MSHS, PA-C
Program Director, Director of Clinical Education
OPENING REMARKS
Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C, DFAAPA
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
STUDENT ADDRESS
Jenna Doherty
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2024
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Aubrey Fiacco Lipshutz, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Atrius Health PAEA Future Educator Fellow
PROGRAM AWARDS
Outstanding ClinicalFacultyAward
Jerene Bitondo, PA-C, DFAAPA, FAPACVS – Presenter
Outstanding FacultyAward
Deanna L. Denault, PhD - Presenter
StudentExcellenceinLeadershipAward
Student Excellence in Service Award
Meaghan Clapp, PA-C - Presenter
Program Chair's Award
Jenna Comeau, DSc, MSHS, PA-C - Presenter
PI ALPHA INDUCTIONS
Mimoza Shehu, PA-C - Presenter
LONG WHITE COAT CEREMONY
Aaron Hoffman, DO, MPH - Presenter
CLOSING REMARKS
Jenna Comeau, DSc, MSHS, PA-C
MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
2024 DEGREE CANDIDATES
Whitney Adrien Dadaille
Ifedayo O. Akinyemi
Emma C. Barker
Emily Anne Benjamin
Christopher J. Bogardus
Alissa Joyce Brual
Amy Rosario Cabrera
Colette J. Caldwell
Casey Cao-Son
Andrew Chau
Michael John Daras
Jenna E. Doherty
Courtney H. Evans
Bailey M. Gobillot
Rachel Harper
Mariah Michele Herring
Kathryn A. Hill
Catherine Johnson
Mikayla Lyn Mackey
Emily Medina
Michael D. Mendes
Nicolás C. Merritt
Olivia R. Monroe
Kathryn Breanna Munzer
Nadene Anwar Nagi
Jeanie Nhi Nguyen
Sushobhit Poudyal
Moqing Quan
Jade Marie Rabago
Matthew A. Reinemann
Emma G. Richert
Kristen M. Roberts
Emily F. Schmidt
Angelika Marie Segal
Moorea Rose Spoljaric
Monica C. Stoeger
Christine Tam Vu
Amy C. Walker
Michelle Murphy Warwick
Colby Lawson Young
PROGRAM AWARDS
Outstanding ClinicalFacultyAward
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
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.
Program Director’s Award
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.
Awardees will be announced the day of the ceremony.