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Hayley Arceneaux

With PAs going up in space, it begs the question: What exactly is a Physician Assistant?

By Austin Robinson CHS Contributor

Hayley Arceneaux’s story is one of hope, perseverance, and firsts.

Haven't heard of her? At 29…

Prepared for Everything

Col. Chris Howell, first-ever PA in the Kentucky Army National Guard to achieve that rank, shares experiences working behind the rollout of the COVID…

Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2023 White Coat Ceremony Goes Virtual

They were selected from a class of nearly 350 applicants.

Now, each student is one of 51.

Today, the…

College of Health Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies receives awards for projects focusing in rural health

Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 5, 2021) -- The University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies has recently…

PAS and Morehead Zoom Practice

UK PA Program Collaborates with Morehead State University Theatre Program to Practice Psychiatric Patient Simulations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2020) -- The University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Studies Program along with the…

PAS Class of 1975-1977 Zoom Reunion

Physician Assistant Studies Program Classes of 1975-1977 Host Reunion via Zoom During Pandemic

The University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program’s graduating classes of 1975-77 recently held…

Physician Assistant Studies Program Begins MAT Waiver Training Initiative

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2020) -- Cheryl Vanderford, MPAS, PA-C, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences’…

Katya Lundberg

PAS student awarded Physician Assistant Education Association 2020 Future Educator Fellowship

Katya Lundberg, a current Physician Assistant Studies student, was recently awarded the Physician…

UK Physician Assistant Studies program selected for second cohort of Prac-Ed-PA Pilot curriculum

With the continuous rise in substance use disorders, health care professionals must be equipped to treat those suffering from this condition. The…

Research Poster

Research projects allow UKPA Class of 2021 to contribute to their future profession

The UK Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2021 finished their year-long original research projects earlier this spring. Due to the COVID-19…