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Physician Assistant Class of 2028 marks start of training at White Coat Ceremony
- The Penn State College of Medicine welcomed 29 students of the PA Class of 2028 at the White Coat Ceremony, marking the start of their two-year program.
- The ceremony included coats, new stethoscopes, and remarks from Penn State leaders and the program director.
- The Class of 2028 brings diverse backgrounds, including veterans, athletes, educators, and community leaders.
- Selected from over 3,000 applicants, the Class of 2028 enters with strong academic and healthcare experience.
- The cohort includes diverse backgrounds and backgrounds from health professional shortage and underserved areas.
- Faculty and mentors will guide students through classroom and clinical experiences as they prepare to serve patients and health systems.
- The White Coat Ceremony emphasizes responsibility, expectations, and the PA profession's role in caring for communities.
- Keynote speaker Kathryn Kugler, PA-C, spoke about her varied career and commitment to medical education.
- The class includes first-generation students and active service members among its 29 members.
- The program aims to prepare graduates to meet evolving patient and health system needs through teamwork and clinical excellence.
- The PA Program is part of Penn State College of Medicine’s broader mission to train clinicians for underserved communities.
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