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Welcome new staff: Lauren Driscoll
Lauren Driscoll, MHPE, RRT, recently joined our staff in the Division of Physician Assistant Education. Here’s more about Lauren in her own words: I am originally from Southwest Iowa. I attended Midland University and earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science, then earned my Master of Health Professions Education from University of Missouri […]
Jan 19, 2022

Welcome new faculty: Melissa Soester, PhD
Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM, recently joined the faculty in the Division of Physician Assistant Education. Here’s more about Dr. Soester in her own words: I was born and raised in Nebraska City. Over the years, I had the opportunity to shadow and work with numerous PAs and other healthcare team members that were influential […]
Nov 17, 2021

Mia Hyde honored with 2021 PAEA Clinical Education Award
The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Clinical Education Award recognizes a program faculty or staff member with a minimum of three years of experience coordinating the clinical education of PA students. Since 2016, Mia Hyde has served as Director of Clinical Development at the Division of Physician Assistant Education at tince 2016, Mia Hyde has served as Director of Clinical Development at the Division of Physician Assistant […]
Nov 15, 2021

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