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OSU-CHS PA program granted accreditation by ARC-PA

The OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program has been granted Accreditation-Continued status for another 10 years by the Accreditation Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
OSU-CHS PA program granted accreditation by ARC-PA
OSU-CHS PA program granted accreditation by ARC-PA

Mon, Jan 5, 2026

The OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program has been granted Accreditation-Continued status for another 10 years by the Accreditation Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

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Graduate programs drive record enrollment growth at OSU-CHS

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

OSU Center for Health Sciences broke a new record this fall semester. For the first time, enrollment in its Graduate Programs has surpassed 2,000 students. Overall, Graduate Programs at OSU-CHS saw a 23% increase in enrollment, with the largest

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OSU-CHS awards inaugural PA scholarships in Audrey Hendershot's name

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

For the first time since its launch in 2021, the OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program has awarded five students with scholarships.

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PA grad builds connections with patients to improve health outcomes

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

Thomas Kamumo, PA-C, decided to pursue a career as a physician assistant after working as a paramedic. Kamumo, who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, was a part of the OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program's inaugural class

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One PA alum's dedication to rural health care

Wed, May 28, 2025

Taylor Lanning, PA-C, always aspired to build her career around serving rural communities. Lanning graduated from the OSU Center for Health Sciences' Physician Assistant program in 2024.

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Black History Month Student Spotlight: Cali Fletcher

Mon, Feb 3, 2025

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting several OSU Center for Health Sciences students, faculty and alumni, including physician assistant student Cali Fletcher.

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OSU-CHS students organize health fair to benefit NE Oklahoma residents

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

More than 50 students from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and the OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program are working together with Cura for the World Medical Clinic, Creek County Community Partnership and Sapulpa Public

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MedWise, OSU-CHS partner to enhance PA education and training

Wed, May 29, 2024

MedWise Urgent Care announced a strategic partnership with the OSU Center for Health Sciences aimed at enriching the education and training opportunities for physician assistant students.

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Inaugural class of Physician Assistant students graduates

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

OSU Center for Health Sciences' first class of Physician Assistant students graduated Thursday, Oct. 19, in front of a packed crowd at the OSU-Tulsa auditorium.

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Physician Assistant program looks back at first year, welcomes new class

Mon, Jul 11, 2022

OSU-CHS launched a PA program in 2021. A physician assistant, or PA, is a health care professional who can diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans and prescribe medications after completing thousands of hours of medical training. They

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