Westfield State University Physician Assistant Studies

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Westfield State University Physician Assistant Studies The Westfield State University (WSU) Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is the first public PA program in all of the New England states.

With the tendency for public higher education graduates to remain in the state after graduation, the current health care crisis, and the diversity and affordability associated with public higher education, a public Physician Assistant program in Massachusetts will serve a significant public health care need for the entire state. As well, as a public institution, the University will be able to deliver a program that is more affordable for students. The WSU PA Program is within the Department of Health Sciences. The program may be completed in two years. The first year will focus on didactic studies, in which students will complete coursework employing a systems approach and learn a variety of pedagogical techniques. The curriculum is full-time and very demanding. Following the successful completion of coursework, a competency-based course will be offered to assure the readiness of the student to enter clinical rotations. The student will then progress to 12 months of clinical clerkships throughout the region. The clinical clerkships will be in private medical offices, hospitals and medical centers in areas such as primary care, hospital medicine, surgery, and emergency medicine. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WESTFIELD STATE’S PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] • (413) 572-8149

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A CLINICAL PARTNER, PLEASE CONTACT JENNIFER HIXON [email protected]

The WSU PA Program was well represented at the PAEA Education Forum earlier this month. We were especially proud to have...
10/22/2026

The WSU PA Program was well represented at the PAEA Education Forum earlier this month. We were especially proud to have clinical year PA student Abby Salamon join faculty and staff as the Program’s first-ever PAEA Future Educator Fellow! 🦉💙🩺

More info on the PAEA Educator Fellowship can be found here: https://paeaonline.org/how-we-can-help/pa-students/future-educator-fellowship

Thanks for joining us at the WSU Homecoming. Happy to see some familiar faces. Can’t wait to see you next year!!! 🦉
10/17/2026

Thanks for joining us at the WSU Homecoming. Happy to see some familiar faces. Can’t wait to see you next year!!! 🦉

We are honored to recognize Physician Assistant Week, October 6–12, 2026, as officially proclaimed by the Commonwealth o...
10/08/2026

We are honored to recognize Physician Assistant Week, October 6–12, 2026, as officially proclaimed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This proclamation celebrates the dedication, resilience, and contributions of PAs to the health and well-being of patients and communities across the Commonwealth.

We are proud to educate the next generation of PAs and celebrate all who advance the profession through excellence in patient care.

The WSUPA Program raised over $600 for the BeLikeKat foundation with a 5k around Westfield! 🎉💜🏃‍♀️Thank you to Be Like K...
09/20/2026

The WSUPA Program raised over $600 for the BeLikeKat foundation with a 5k around Westfield! 🎉💜🏃‍♀️

Thank you to Be Like Kat for your continued support of our program and our Class of 2026’s recent mission trip to Peru! 💜

We are so happy to give back to support Kat’s legacy.

07/01/2026

Thank you for inviting NCCPA to present to the PA students at Westfield State University.

https://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/degrees/ms-physician-assistant-studies

Thank you, Susan McDiarmid, EdD, MS, PA-C, Assistant Program Director, Director of Clinical Education & Associate Professor, Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program, and Dennis J. Brown, DrPH, MPH, PA-C, Professor & Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies, Chair Division of Continuing Graduate Education, Westfield State University, for the invitation.



Westfield State University Physician Assistant Studies
Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA)

Westfield State PA students and faculty thoroughly enjoyed attending the American Academy of Physician Associates Nation...
05/19/2026

Westfield State PA students and faculty thoroughly enjoyed attending the American Academy of Physician Associates National Conference 2026 in New Orleans! We are incredibly proud of our Challenge Bowl team and grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and network with PAs and PA students from across the country.

A special thank you to the Westfield State Alumni Office for hosting our Alumni & Friends reception and helping us reconnect with alumni while strengthening our PA community.

The Westfield State University PA Program warmly invites all students, alumni, faculty, preceptors, and friends of the p...
05/04/2026

The Westfield State University PA Program warmly invites all students, alumni, faculty, preceptors, and friends of the program to join us for an evening of connection, networking, and celebration at AAPA New Orleans 2026.

📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Hilton Riverside Hotel, Compass Room

We look forward to reconnecting and celebrating our growing PA community—hope to see you there!

Please use the the link below to Register! Any and all are welcome!

https://lnkd.in/e-RpFsJr

04/22/2026

⭐ We’re Hiring! Join the Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program ⭐

We’re excited to share an opportunity to join our growing PA team as the Director of Clinical Education.

🎓 Tenure-track faculty position within a faculty union

🏛️ Massachusetts state employee benefits (retirement, health insurance, and more)

🔹 First and only public PA Program in New England

🔹 100% first time PANCE pass rate with the most recent cohort

🔹 Established PA Program (ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued)

🔹 Unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative and community-focused program.

🔗 View full job details and apply: https://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=199714

📣 Please share with colleagues or tag someone who would be a great fit!

Thrilled to see Westfield State University PA students and faculty making an impact at today’s MAPA Lobby Day!Impressive...
04/07/2026

Thrilled to see Westfield State University PA students and faculty making an impact at today’s MAPA Lobby Day!

Impressive advocacy, impactful conversations, and a collective dedication to progressing the PA profession statewide. 👏

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