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PA grad builds connections with patients to improve health outcomes

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 in 2021.
Thomas Kamumo, PA-C, OSU Center for Health Sciences alumnus
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 practice in every medical setting and specialty.

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Black History Month Student Spotlight: Thomas Kamumo, Physician Assistant program

Fri, Feb 04, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, we will spotlighting Black students attending Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.

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Native American Student Spotlight: Kassidy DesRoche, Physician Assistant program

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, OSU Center for Health Sciences will spotlight some of our Native American students throughout November.

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OSU-CHS students honor those who give ultimate gift

Wed, Aug 04, 2021

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Physician Assistant students, along with faculty and staff, recognized those who donated their bodies to the medical school at a Body Donor Honoring Ceremony Monday evening.

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OSU-CHS Physician Assistant Program to welcome students in July

Mon, May 03, 2021

The new PA Program recently received accreditation and the inaugural class of 26 students will begin classes this summer.

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