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Graduates of DMSc celebrate together

Preparing tomorrow’s PAs

The SIU School of Medicine DMSc degree will prepare PAs to be leaders in health care, higher education, research and innovative industries, as well as public and private agencies. The DMSc program is designed to advance physician assistant clinical and educational skills, preparing PAs for more prominent roles in leadership, advocacy, scholarship, management, and service to their organizations, patients, and students, all while advancing the PA profession.   

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DMSc graduation ceremony 2022
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DMSc graduation ceremony 2022

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Ribbing is new president of IAPA

Jacob Ribbing, DMSc, PA-C, began his new role as president of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) on January 1.

Diemer appointed to State Medical Board

On September 16, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced new appointments to state boards and commissions. Don Diemer, PA, DHSc, was appointed to serve as a member of the Illinois State Medical
DMSc Hooding trio

First Class: Doctors of medical science graduate from SIU School of Medicine

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

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