James Madison University Physician Assistant Program

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our office manager, Marissa Zane, on receiving a Provost’s Award for Administrative Excellence! This is one of the highest honors for staff at JMU !

James Madison University
JMU College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Virginia Academy of PAs
The Graduate School, James Madison University

05/04/2026

Congratulations to the Health Professions Community Partners of the Year award winners for 2026!

Athletic Training
Jackie Leonard, Athletic Training Preceptor of the Year
Todd Nieder, Athletic Training Community Partner of the Year

Dietetics
Cheryl Miller, Applied Nutrition Preceptor of the Year
Jessica Shickel, Applied Nutrition Preceptor of the Year

Health Services Administration
Yara Mahmoud, HSA Internship Supervisor of the Year
Laurie Deavers, HSA Community Partner of the Year

Occupational Therapy
Allison Titus, OT Community Partner of the Year
Alexander Wilson, OT Fieldwork Supervisor of the Year

Physician Assistant Studies
Jeanine Wilson, PA Preceptor of the Year
Colonial Heights Pediatrics, PA Clinical Site of the Year

05/04/2026

05/02/2026

Thanks to Sentara RMH for hosting us at a fabulous Community Resource Fair…working together for a healthier community!

04/23/2026

Today we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day with a big congratulations to our very own Marissa Zane! Marissa is one of two recipients of this year’s Provost Award for Administrative Excellence, presented by the Academic Affairs Administrative Staff Advisory Council.

As the office manager for the Physician Assistant Studies program, Marissa is always a helpful, smiling presence, spreading joy across CHBS and the university. Way to go, Marissa!

04/22/2026

Congratulations to PA student, Taylor Payne, of the Class of 2026! Last week, Taylor was presented with the Outstanding Student Partner Award from the JMU Community Engagement & Volunteer Center for his dedicated service with the Blue Ridge Free Clinic.

James Madison University
JMU College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Virginia Academy of PAs
Medical Society of Virginia
The Graduate School, James Madison University
Sentara RMH Medical Center

04/18/2026

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

As we celebrate 5 years, we always think it is important to remember how we started! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and donated to us!

https://www.greatcommunitygive.org/organizations/blue-ridge-free-clinic.