The eNewsletter of the Emory Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

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The eNewsletter of the Emory Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Graduation 2018

On August 11, the Emory AA program graduated its 48th class of Anesthesiologist Assistants. We are so proud of the 34 graduates who all passed the NCCAA certifying exam and will be starting jobs in various anesthesiology practices in the coming months. We enjoyed a commencement address by 1998 graduate Gina Scarboro, who is widely known across the profession for her commitment to its professional organizations and development. Mrs. Scarboro was also presented with the Distinguished Alumni award for her service and dedication to the AA profession.

Additional awards were presented to the following people:

  • Steinhaus Award for Academic Excellence: Caitlin Murphy
  • Nagel Award for Clinical Excellence: Lynne Mercier
  • Frazier Achievement Award: Jordan Schmidt
  • Academic Instructor of the Year: Jenny Laing, MMSc
  • Clinical Instructor of the Year: Sasi Duggirala, MMSc
Alumni Corner - 2016 graduate Ann Wolber's experience with the Emory Haiti Alliance

"There is no better feeling than actively improving the quality of life of a complete stranger. This past June, I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Emory Haiti Alliance in a surgical mission trip to Hopital Bienfaisance de Pignon in the mountains of Haiti. The Emory Medical students did a fantastic job raising thousands of dollars in order to make this trip possible. . ."


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White Coat Ceremony

On Sunday, August 26th our 50th matriculating class received their white coats. The white coat ceremony celebrates the start of the students' clinical journeys as members of the anesthesia care team. The white coat itself symbolizes commitment to patient care, patient advocacy, and professionalism. Look for these 36 student anesthesiologist assistants at a clinical site near you!


Staff member highlight - Jerri Elder

Jerri Elder is the Associate Director and Director of Admissions for the AA program. She is originally from Norfolk, VA and has been with the AA Program for nearly 15 years. In that time, she has received and screened every application that has been submitted. 


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