Department of Physician Assistant Studies


August 28, 2026

UAMS Physician Assistant Class of 2026 Celebrated at Valediction Ceremony

Ben Boulden

Members of the PA Class of 2026 gather on Aug. 21 after the Valediction for one last formal photo together.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Physician Assistant (PA) Program’s Class of 2026 students celebrated the completion of their degrees in a valediction ceremony.


June 4, 2026

UAMS Physician Assistant Program Welcomes Class of 2028 at White Coat Ceremony

Ben Boulden

The PA Class of 2028 gather for a group photo following the white coat ceremony that officially inaugurates their course of study.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Physician Assistant Studies program formally welcomed its newest cohort during a May 22 white coat ceremony, marking the official entry of the Class of 2028 into the 28-month program. Held before a standing-room-only crowd of family, friends, faculty, and supporters, the ceremony celebrated both the students’ achievements…


December 30, 2025

UAMS Physician Assistant Students Break Fundraising Records for Arkansas Food Bank

Ben Boulden

Maggie Grappe, right, and Claire Tiffin, hold a ceremonial check displaying the total of the funds raised by physician assistant students for the Arkansas Food Bank this fall. Samantha Lawson stands far left.

Students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Physician Assistant (PA) program celebrated a decade of service and another record-breaking year of fundraising for the Arkansas Food Bank during a Dec. 12 check presentation ceremony.


August 27, 2025

UAMS Physician Assistant Studies Program Celebrates Class of 2025

Ben Boulden

Edward Williams at the lectern addresses the audience at the Valediction Ceremony for the Physician Assistant Studies' Class of 2025.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Physician Assistant (PA) program celebrated its Class of 2025 at an Aug. 22 valediction ceremony.


June 10, 2025

Physician Assistant Class of 2027 Don White Coats

Ben Boulden

The PA Class of 2027 recites the Professional Oath before the conclusion of the White Coat Ceremony.

The Class of 2027 Physician Assistant students began their studies a month ago, and on May 23 they donned their white coats for the first time in a ceremony marking the formal start of their professional education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The ceremony represents a rite of passage as students…


May 2, 2025

Physician Assistant Students Present Their Research at Student Research Day

Ben Boulden

UAMS Student Research Day on April 17 included many College of Health Professions students who presented their research along with students from other UAMS colleges and the Graduate School.

Students in the College of Health Professions Department of Physician Assistant Studies recently showcased the research they’ve done at UAMS.


September 4, 2024

UAMS Physician Assistant Studies Celebrates Class of 2024

Ben Boulden

On Aug. 23, the Class of 2024 in the Physician Assistant Studies Program stood for one final group photo together after a valediction ceremony.

Joined by family, friends and faculty at an Aug. 23 valediction ceremony, the Physician Assistant Class of 2024 celebrated the completion of their degrees and prepared themselves for the start of their careers in health care.


June 3, 2024

Physician Assistant Class of 2026 Dons White Coats

Ben Boulden

The 40 members of the Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2024 gather on stage in Smith Auditorium for group portrait.

The smiles of audience members were almost as bright as the new, white coats being put on by students in the Class of 2026 during the Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony on May 24 at UAMS.


May 24, 2024

College of Health Professions Students, Families Celebrate with Brunch, Hooding Ceremonies

Ben Boulden

College of Health Professions students graduating with Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Doctor of Audiology, Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degrees were invested with hoods. May 17 in North Little Rock.

Hundreds of UAMS College of Health Professions students and their families joined faculty and staff May 17 to celebrate their pending graduation, first with an informal brunch and later with an afternoon hooding ceremony.


May 20, 2024

UAMS Graduates 1,134 Health Care Professionals

Chris Carmody

UAMS students take part in the May 18 commencement ceremony at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on May 18 conferred degrees and certificates to 1,134 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded 175 degrees or certificates to students in the College of Medicine, 172 in the College of Nursing, 583 in the College of Health Professions, 78 in the College…



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