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Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

2020 Virtual PA Program Commencement

The Emory PA program is rigorous, but our students quickly become part of our family. As colleagues, they learn together and support each other. Our faculty and staff inspire them, challenge them, and cheer them on. Class of 2020 graduates, you will always be part of our Emory PA family.

Commencement Details

The Physician Assistant Program Commencement is an opportunity to celebrate our PA class of 2020 at Emory University School of Medicine. During this year’s virtual ceremony, family and friends can learn more about the experiences and successes of these PA students as we celebrate their accomplishments together.

Graduation Program | Honors List | Complete Video of Ceremony | Keynote Address

Video of Full Ceremony

2020 Virtual PA Program Commencement

Commencement Speakers

Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, PhD Guest Commencement Speaker

Adjunct Professor, Rollins School of Public Health & Adjunct Associate Professor, Morehouse School of Medicine

Camera Jones

Taylor B. Hayes, PA-S, LAT, ATC Physician Assistant Program, Class President '20

MMSc-PA/MPH Dual Degree
Emory University School of Medicine
Rollins School of Public Health

Taylor Jackson

Niels Sorensen, PA-S PA Class of 2020 Student Speaker

Niels Sorenson

Awards

Julie Smith, PA-S, RD, LD, received one of the 14 PA Foundation Scholarships nationwide awarded by the PA Foundation.

Julie Smith

What People Are Saying

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Emory Forward

Based on the current COVID-19 conditions in Atlanta, and in consultation with public health experts on and off campus, Emory University has developed guidelines and resources for a continued safe learning environment this spring.

Emory Forward

Graduate Highlights

PA Graduates 2020

PA Class 2020 Profile

Acceptance Rate

  • 2,005 applications received
  • 936 applications completed
  • 130 interviewed
  • 54 students accepted

White Coat Group

Student Characteristics

  • 5 dual degree (MPH/PA) students
  • 76% female, 24% male
  • 22% with a prior advanced degree
  • 27 years average age at matriculation (age range 21-37 years)

PA team

Healthcare & Community Service

  • 6,857 – average hrs of prior hands-on healthcare experience. Range 2,026 – 29,500 hrs
  • 1,664 – average humanitarian volunteer hours. Range 16-12,341 (more than 60 organizations)

Technical Standards

Organizations/Settings

  • High-Risk Youth
  • AIDS Projects
  • Food Banks
  • Medical Missions
  • Big Brother/Big Sister
  • Mentors/Teachers
  • Red Cross

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