含羞草视频 Celebrates 7th Annual Physician Assistant Completion Ceremony
OMAHA, Neb. 鈥� 含羞草视频 (CSM) celebrated its seventh annual Physician Assistant Completion Ceremony in Gross Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event recognized 12 students who completed their Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree and will soon become certified practicing physician assistants.
Kimberly Allen, PhD, vice president of academic and student affairs, gave the welcome address. 鈥淲hile today is about celebrating your achievements over the past two years, it is also about looking forward to the incredible impact you will have on the future of healthcare,鈥� Allen said. 鈥淵ou are entering the field at a time when the world needs you more than ever.鈥�
Sydney Kramcha M鈥�24 led the invocation. Assistant Professor Lindsey Kaiser, MPAS, PA-C, gave the keynote address.
鈥淎s you stand on the threshold of your professional careers, I urge you to take a moment to reflect 鈥� not only on the knowledge and skills you have acquired but also on the personal growth you have experienced,鈥� Kaiser said.
After receiving their long white coats, the students took the Physician Assistant Professional Oath. Justin Gambini, DMSc, MSPASc, director of CSM鈥檚 PA program, provided closing remarks.
鈥淭he long white coat you don today is not just a symbol of your transition from student to practitioner; it is a mantle of responsibility, compassion, and commitment to the patients and communities you will serve,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t signifies the trust that has been placed in you and the high standards of care you are now entrusted to uphold.鈥�
After obtaining their certification, the graduates will be practicing physician assistants, conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, advising on preventative care, and helping in surgery and prescription writing.
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Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2024
Darayu Boltaeva, Omaha
Erika Cross, O鈥橣allon, Mo.
Kylee Dunphy, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Maria Garcia, Miami, Fla.
Alyssa Grawe, Omaha
Anna Haho, Corcoran, Minn.
Sydney Kramcha, Denver, Colo.
Emily Ludwig, Omaha
Sienna Mahan-Deitte, Omaha
Erin Peabody, Omaha
Sarah Ryan, Omaha
Sarah Wiger, Omaha
