MGH Institute of Health Professions Department of Physician Assistant Studies PINNING CEREMONY July 22, 2021 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies PINNING CEREMONY OPENING REMARKS Lisa K. Walker, MPAS, PA-C Program Director, Associate Professor KEYNOTE ADDRESS Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD PROGRAM AWARDS
Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award Michelle Helms, MD, FACS
Outstanding Faculty Award
Jenny R. Fanuele, MMSc, PA-C
Student Excellence in Leadership Award* Student Excellence in Service Award* Capstone Award* Program Director's Award* PI ALPHA INDUCTIONS Meaghan A. Clapp, MHSc, PA-C – Instructor Class of 2021 Students* HONORARY PI ALPHA INDUCTION Lauren L. Curry, MHA – Clinical Education Placement & Systems Associate STUDENT ADDRESS Maraline Elizabeth Ferris Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2021 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Paula Milone-Nuzzo, PhD, RN, FHHC, FAAN PINNING CEREMONY CLOSING REMARKS Lisa K. Walker, MPAS, PA-C Program Director, Associate Professor
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MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES 2021 DEGREE CANDIDATES
Mohamed A. Adan
Edisson Naranjo-Mejia
Katharine Boynton Brandt
Sabrina A. Parise
Liana T. Brockway
Maria Rachidi
Jennifer-Anne Badiola Canaday
Payman Rakhzay Jaf
Kaitlyn Marie Carlson
Tara Marie Reynolds
David Clinard
Caroline Thérèse Rizzo
Francesca Rosanna Coughlin
Morgan Christine Russell
Alexandra Kingsley Ellis
Courtney Danielle Schopke
Maraline Elizabeth Ferris
Joshua Schupp-Star
Aubrey Lynn Fiacco
Rejvi Shaju
Kalinee A. Hansen
Michael Hayes Taradash, Jr.
Cory C. Ipsen
Lillian M. Taylor
Erin E. Johnson
Julohn Antonia Teixeira
Brooke A. Kent
Elizabeth Anna Therrien
Dana Marie Koehn
Morgan Anne Tromblee
William Churchill Lary IV
Kevin Matthew Twombly
Kristen Marie Looman
Anna Vaughan West
Margaret R. Maynard
Joseph Ashlin Whittaker
Jaime Lynn McAtee
Bryan Trevor Woodward
Jacqueline R. Morton
Rebecca Nozomi Yanaga
Cameron Thomas Mosgrove
Iris Aishan Zeng
Ashley Wells Munroe 2
PROGRAM AWARDS Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award
2021 Recipient: Michelle Helms, MD, FACS 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 Faculty Award
2021 Recipient: Jenny Fanuele, MMSc, PA-C 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.
Student Excellence in Leadership Award * 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. 2. 3. 4.
Fosters a positive environment both in and outside of the classroom, Demonstrates supportive, responsive relationships with peers, Responds to and manages conflict effectively, Seeks to improve the program through effective communication with program leadership and 5. Promotes and engages in activities that enhance the student experience. 3
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.
Capstone Award*
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’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.
Pi Alpha Induction-National Physician Assistant Honor Society 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.
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