physician assistant News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New MPAS students aim to make positive impact
September 7, 2023 —
Angel Sen was about to tear up when she received her stethoscope during the Master of Physician Assistant Studies’ (MPAS) Inaugural Exercises.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Our professional responsibility’
October 31, 2022 —
Dismantling racism and reflections on learning through the COVID pandemic were common themes at the first in-person convocation since 2019 for graduates of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rehabilitation sciences, MPAS students ready for virtual convocation
November 9, 2021 —
Students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program will graduate at the final session of the UM Fall Convocation on Nov. 10.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty students look forward to virtual convocation
October 20, 2020 —
For the second time in 2020, graduating students at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will participate in a virtual convocation, viewing the celebration with their family and friends online rather than receiving their degrees in person as they normally would at this time.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Occupational therapy grad giving back to her First Nations community
November 13, 2019 —
For single mother Kimberly Moors, graduating with a master’s degree means more than embarking on her new career – it also gives her a chance to give back to her community and honour her Indigenous roots.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant program welcomes new class, celebrates profession with stethoscope ceremony
September 4, 2019 —
The 12th class of the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program was welcomed at inaugural exercises on August 30, 2019.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rehab Sciences, MPAS grads celebrate first convocation on Bannatyne campus
October 30, 2018 —
126 grads receive degrees at College of Rehabilitation Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies convocation, held at the Bannatyne campus for the first time
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor recognized as outstanding PA educator
November 9, 2017 —
Dr. Jonathon Bellas has received a national award for his teaching in the master of physician assistant studies (MPAS) program.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Record demand shown for physician assistant program
September 6, 2017 —
The U of M physician assistant program attracted a record number of applicants this year.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Largest-ever class enters unique Physician Assistant program
September 2, 2016 —
The only Physician Assistant master’s degree program in Canada has expanded its intake to meet the increasing demand for graduates. On Sept. 2 on the Bannatyne Campus, 15 students recited the Hippocratic Oath as part of Inaugural Exercises for the two-year Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program.