https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-rss/?orgId=109630&title=News+and+Top+Stories A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Physician Associate Program en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 17 May 2026 03:14:08 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/spirit-competition-and-camaraderie-ysm-students-gather-for-the-kalanithi-house-cup/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/spirit-competition-and-camaraderie-ysm-students-gather-for-the-kalanithi-house-cup/ A rainy forecast couldn't dampen the spirits of 118 students and a dozen house advisors and affiliates as they gathered on Harkness Lawn to compete in the 3rd Annual Kalanithi House Cup. During the May 9 event, students from the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) advisory houses (Creed, Yan, Horstmann, Palade, Slayman, and Hamburg) went head-to-head in pursuit of the coveted House Cup and a year of bragging rights. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-online-programs-final-class-embraces-the-pull-of-their-next-chapter/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-online-programs-final-class-embraces-the-pull-of-their-next-chapter/ The Physician Assistant (PA) Online Program graduated its seventh and final class on Friday, May 8. The ceremony took place in Battel Chapel and celebrated 37 students as they began their careers in healthcare. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yjbm-cover-design-contest/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yjbm-cover-design-contest/ The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, in partnership with the YSM Office of Student Research, is publishing a new special issue highlighting peer-reviewed abstracts accepted to Yale Medical Student Research Day! We are searching for student-designed submissions for the cover of this upcoming issue. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/2026-program-for-humanities-in-medicine-health-professions-students-creative-writing-and-art-contest/ Awardees of the 2026 Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) Health Professions Students' Creative Writing & Art Contest. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-thao-my-nguyen/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-thao-my-nguyen/ Thao-My Nguyen shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate program at Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-program-faculty-students-and-alumni-shine-at-the-connecticut-academy-of-pas-charter-oak-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-program-faculty-students-and-alumni-shine-at-the-connecticut-academy-of-pas-charter-oak-conference/ Yale PA Program faculty, students, and alumni presented at the Connecticut Academy of PAs' (ConnAPA) Charter Oak Conference which was held March 22–24, 2026, at the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, CT. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-bonnie-li/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-bonnie-li/ Bonnie Li shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate Program student at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/register-for-upcoming-ideathon/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the Educational Technology & Innovation (ETI) team will host its second Ideathon, scheduled for April 20 from 1-5:30 p.m. in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library team-based learning classroom (SHM L 115). The workshop will be followed by an optional reception at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-jessica-wang/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-jessica-wang/ Jessica Wang shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate (PA) student at Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-caroline-hoeft/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-caroline-hoeft/ Caroline Hoeft shares a day in her life as a second-year PA student at Yale School of Medicine. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-fabian-robles/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-fabian-robles/ Fabian Robles shares a day in his life as a first-year PA student at YSM. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-juliette-janiszewski/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-juliette-janiszewski/ Juliette Janiszewski shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate (PA) Program at Yale School of Medicine. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-rhea-kalyanpur/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-rhea-kalyanpur/ Rhea Kalyanpur shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate (PA) Program at Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-milana-marsh/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pa-student-milana-marsh/ Milana Marsh shares a day in her life as a student in the Physician Associate Program at Yale School of Medicine. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-auction-raises-over-dollar20000-to-fight-food-and-housing-insecurity-in-new-haven/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-auction-raises-over-dollar20000-to-fight-food-and-housing-insecurity-in-new-haven/ The 32nd annual Hunger and Homelessness Auction on Feb. 20 in Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Med Café raised funds for nonprofits working to alleviate issues of food and housing insecurity in the community. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-pa-student-amie-su/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/a-day-in-the-life-of-pa-student-amie-su/ Amie Su shares a day in her life as a first-year Physician Associate Program student at Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/new-247-community-space-opens-in-medical-library/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/new-247-community-space-opens-in-medical-library/ After years of planning and months of renovations, the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library (CWML) has unveiled its new 24/7-accessible lounge and study area. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/emile-boulpaep-recognized-for-service-and-dedication-to-students/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/emile-boulpaep-recognized-for-service-and-dedication-to-students/ Emile Boulpaep, MD, professor emeritus of and senior research scientist in cellular and molecular physiology, received the Distinguished Service Award during the Physician Associate (PA) Program’s 2025 Commencement ceremony. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/physician-associate-program-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-graduation-ceremony/ On Dec. 8, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Yale’s Woolsey Hall to celebrate the 52nd Commencement of the Physician Associate (PA) Program. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-to-enhance-clinical-reasoning-education/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-to-enhance-clinical-reasoning-education/ Two YSM professors awarded Sketchy Clinical Reasoning Grant to enhance clinical reasoning education Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-class-of-2027-celebrated-at-white-coat-ceremony/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-class-of-2027-celebrated-at-white-coat-ceremony/ Thirty-nine new physician associate students donned white coats on August 22, 2025, at the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program’s White Coat Ceremony. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-student-esther-tsai-presents-research-on-pediatric-obesity-counseling-at-student-research-day/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-student-esther-tsai-presents-research-on-pediatric-obesity-counseling-at-student-research-day/ Esther Tsai presented her poster, Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians’ Prioritization of Counseling Topics for Patients with High BMI, at Yale School of Medicine’s Student Research Day on May 6, 2025. Tsai is in the Physician Associate Program’s Class of 2025. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-spotlights-med-ed-innovation-and-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-spotlights-med-ed-innovation-and-research/ The 13th annual Medical Education Day at Yale was held on June 5, 2025. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-pa-and-pa-online-teams-are-victorious-at-aapa-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-pa-and-pa-online-teams-are-victorious-at-aapa-conference/ Yale School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Online and Physician Associate programs both were champions at the American Academy of Physician Associates 2025 Conference in May. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/co-champions-crowned-in-spirited-kalanithi-cup-competition/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/co-champions-crowned-in-spirited-kalanithi-cup-competition/ Ignoring the soggy weather on May 4, about 200 Yale School of Medicine (YSM) MD, MD-PhD, and Physician Associate (PA) program students, along with heads of advisory houses, PA advisors, and a number of house community and YSM affiliates, gathered on Harkness Lawn and in Café Med and Harkness Ballroom for second annual Kalanithi Cup. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/celebrating-students-and-humanities-in-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/celebrating-students-and-humanities-in-medicine/ On May 1, 2025, the Yale School of Medicine Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) celebrated the winners of its annual Health Professions Students' Creative Writing & Art Contest. The event highlighted the students’ talent and the value of poetry, prose, and the visual arts during their training. Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/med-ed-innovation-flourishes-at-yale-school-of-medicine-ideathon/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/med-ed-innovation-flourishes-at-yale-school-of-medicine-ideathon/ The Yale School of Medicine and Yale Health Sciences IT Educational Technology & Innovation team hosted its inaugural event, a one-half day Ideathon, which sparked innovative technological solutions to medical education challenges. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-students-organize-community-blood-drive/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-students-organize-community-blood-drive/ On March 3, 2025, the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate (PA) Program hosted a blood drive in collaboration with the American Red Cross. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-participates-in-health-professional-school-recruitment-fairs/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-participates-in-health-professional-school-recruitment-fairs/ Yale School of Medicine representatives attended two health profession fairs, one in February, 2025 and one in March, 2025. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/second-year-students-learn-joint-injection/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/second-year-students-learn-joint-injection/ Second-year students participated in a new skills lab focused on learning intra-articular joint injection. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/student-auction-supports-new-haven-nonprofits/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/student-auction-supports-new-haven-nonprofits/ The 31st annual Hunger & Homelessness Auction, held at Yale School of Medicine on January 9, 2025, raised funds for three local nonprofits. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-class-of-2024-celebrated-at-commencement-ceremony/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/pa-class-of-2024-celebrated-at-commencement-ceremony/ “Today, we celebrate 35 exceptional graduates who have dedicated the past 28 months to rigorous academic challenges, countless clinical encounters, and transformative personal and professional growth.” Director of the Physician Associate (PA) Program David Brissette, MMSc, PA-C, stated in opening remarks at the Yale School of Medicine PA Commencement ceremony on December 9, 2024. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/happy-friendsgiving/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/happy-friendsgiving/ The Class of 2026 hosted a pot-luck Friendsgiving meal. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/jonathan-weber-invited-to-present-at-the-2024-american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/jonathan-weber-invited-to-present-at-the-2024-american-college-of-lifestyle-medicine-conference/ Jonathan Weber presented at the 2024 American College of Lifestyle Medicine conference. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/marmolejos-is-guest-editor-of-the-social-mission-alliance-newsletter-presents-health-equity-scholar-guide-at-nccpa/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/marmolejos-is-guest-editor-of-the-social-mission-alliance-newsletter-presents-health-equity-scholar-guide-at-nccpa/ Marmolejos '23 is Guest Editor of the Social Mission Alliance newsletter, presents Health Equity Scholar Guide at NCCPA Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/naming-process-finalized-for-six-advisory-houses/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/naming-process-finalized-for-six-advisory-houses/ Yale School of Medicine’s six advisory houses were officially named on October 28, 2024, after an inclusive 17-month process. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/tips-for-preparing-nutritious-cheap-and-easy-meals/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/tips-for-preparing-nutritious-cheap-and-easy-meals/ October 14 likely was the first time an egg scramble with onions, green bell peppers, and Calabrian chiles was cooked in a microwave in the Cushing Whitney Medical Library’s team-based learning room. Instructor of Medicine (General Medicine) and Chef Nate Wood, MD, MHS, demonstrated how to prepare this easy, healthy, inexpensive recipe to a roomful of Yale School of Medicine (YSM) MD and Physician Associate students during a lunchtime workshop—part of a three-session series focused on preparing healthy, simple, inexpensive meals. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/maria-dalzell-21-wapa-award-winner/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/maria-dalzell-21-wapa-award-winner/ Maria Dalzell '21 was named Rural PA of the Year by the Washington Academy of PAs. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/haven-free-clinics-5k-exceeds-fundraising-goal/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/haven-free-clinics-5k-exceeds-fundraising-goal/ The HAVEN Free Clinic's 10th annual ANDA 5K exceeded its fundraising goal. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-and-appointments-october-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/internal-medicine-faculty-promotions-and-appointments-october-2024/ Congratulations to the following Yale Department of Internal Medicine faculty members, who were recently promoted, appointed, or reappointed. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:41:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-students-elected-to-aapa-house-of-delegates/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/yale-students-elected-to-aapa-house-of-delegates/ Three Yale students; Joseph Kruk '24, Allison Tran '25 and Manuel Gutierrez '25 have been selected to the join the Student Delegation of the AAPA House of Delegates. PA students are the largest delegation to the annual meeting of the HOD, AAPA’s policy making body, and are chosen via a selective application process. Congratulations Joe, Ally and Manny! Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/new-haven-voices-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/new-haven-voices-2024/ ”One way to change your life is to change someone else’s.” This is the advice of Roosevelt Watkins, who provides peer outreach for people experiencing substance use and homelessness. Watkins spoke as part of New Haven Voices, the third annual panel discussion spotlighting the perspectives of leaders in the local community. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:20:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/health-and-wellness-village-at-new-haven-pride-creates-inclusive-space-for-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/health-and-wellness-village-at-new-haven-pride-creates-inclusive-space-for-care/ Yale health profession school students played a leading role organizing the Health and Wellness Village at the New Haven Pride celebration, held on September 7 in Downtown New Haven. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/welcome-bbq-for-new-ysm-students/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/welcome-bbq-for-new-ysm-students/ There was a BBQ for new MD and PA students on August 20. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/students-receive-white-coats-as-they-begin-pa-journey/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/students-receive-white-coats-as-they-begin-pa-journey/ The 40 new Physician Associate (PA) Program students in Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) PA Class of 2026 were welcomed to the profession on August 23, receiving white coats and stethoscopes before a crowd of family, friends, and YSM community members in Mary S. Harkness Hall. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/allison-tran-25-awarded-paea-fellowship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/allison-tran-25-awarded-paea-fellowship/ Allison Tran, '25 has been selected by the Physician Assistant Education Association for a Student Health Policy Fellowship for the 2024-25 cycle. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/class-of-2026-teambuilding/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/class-of-2026-teambuilding/ We are so happy to welcome the Class of 2026, who alongside faculty and staff, participated in an afternoon of teambuilding and icebreaker activities last week. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/welcome-new-staff-faculty-and-postdocs-july-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/welcome-new-staff-faculty-and-postdocs-july-2024/ The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to welcome the following new staff, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and postdoctoral associates who joined the team in June 2024. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/second-year-students-participate-in-skills-week/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/second-year-students-participate-in-skills-week/ The clinical-year students returned to campus last month to participate in a two week intensive Practice Enhancement course. Included in these sessions are standardized patient encounters, clinical skills refreshers on task trainers, and Culinary Medicine at the Teaching Kitchen, led by Nate Wood MD and Max Goldstein, Chief Dietician. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/medical-education-celebrated-on-med-ed-day/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/pa/news-article/medical-education-celebrated-on-med-ed-day/ For the first time in five years, Medical Education Day at Yale —now in its 12th year— was fully in-person. Over 200 Yale School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, residents, fellows, and alumni gathered on June 6, along with colleagues from the Yale Schools of Nursing and Public Health, to share best practices and to celebrate trainees and educators and Yale’s excellence and innovation in medical education. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z