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糖心Vlog, Neb. 鈥� During a hooding ceremony August 16, 24 糖心Vlog (CSM)听Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies graduates received their degrees.听听

鈥淭hey developed true resilience鈥攖he kind that allows future providers to remain calm, focused and effective no matter the circumstances,鈥� said Risa Zimmerman, interim physician assistant studies program director. 鈥淭hey encountered the unexpected and didn鈥檛 let it stop them. Instead, they found the motivation to keep moving forward, always with the vision of becoming compassionate, competent and confident PAs.鈥澨�

The master鈥檚 hooding ceremony recognizes the achievement of an advanced degree and marks the formal transition from student to practicing professional.听

During the ceremony, faculty place the master鈥檚 hood over the graduates鈥� shoulders, symbolizing mentorship and the passing of professional knowledge and values.听

Graduate Grace Baker gave the invocation, and graduate Samuel Pond gave the keynote address. Assistant professor Lindsey Kaiser was the faculty speaker.听

The Preceptor of the Year Award was presented to Sarah Schuetz, a nurse practitioner who works in behavioral health.听

The 24-month physician assistant studies master鈥檚 program prepares students to become competent and compassionate healthcare providers. Faculty cultivate a culture of servant leadership and social responsibility, encouraging students to engage with their communities and address healthcare disparities.听

Students get hands-on experience in the physician assistant classroom, patient exam rooms and anatomy lab, and with high fidelity simulation equipment. They are required to complete 12 clinical rotations in various medical specialties.听听

As a group, the graduates completed 44,484 hours of clinical training, about 1,853 hours per student, during the program.

鈥淭hese were hours filled with new experiences, tough lessons and moments that shaped who they are as professionals,鈥� Zimmerman said.听

2025 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Graduates:听

Jaden Autey, Naples, FL听

Grace Anne Baker, Maple Grove, MN听

Richard Todd Carter, Winchester, CA听

Brooke Chambers, Ashland, NE听

Sydney Dose, McClelland, IA听

Sonya Flores, Omaha听

Natalie JoAnne Garner, Highlands Ranch, CO听

Rebecca Jerina, Crete, NE听

Mayuri Kanji, Nebraska City, NE听

Marti Claire Kennedy, Omaha听

Madeline Emily Lowe, Gurnee, IL听

Brianna Melendez, Omaha听

Jaclyn Negrete, La Vista, NE听

Renae Otto, Apple Valley, MN听

Samuel Pond, Omaha听

Mikayla Jo Reeves, Wahoo, NE听

Samarth Saini, Maple Grove, MN听

Victoria Simon, Valencia, CA听

Sydney Stephens, Olathe, KS听

Samantha Sterbenz, Grimes, IA听

Bryan Tran, Omaha听

Matthew Trotter, De Pere, CA听

Sidney Wells, Cedar Creek, NE听

Madison Ybarra, Redlands, CA听