University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program

03/13/2026

Experiencing firsthand the importance of expanding healthcare access in rural communities and the role future PAs play in closing those gaps❗️

A little throwback to last semester but our students had a rural medicine course where they learn about different barriers to care. They go to their rural towns, interview the residents, and then plan a service project to meet a need in the town.

03/11/2026

Guessing what our first clinical rotations are🩺🥼

03/10/2026

Happy Match Day🥹💌 A few short months and we will be making our way around WV for clinicals.

03/10/2026

Match Day! The class of 2027 is getting closer to rotations💌 We are so very proud of everyone.

03/10/2026

Stay tuned, we’re getting ready for Match Day!

03/10/2026

A big thank you to the Mountaineer Montessori Upper Elementary classrooms for welcoming our very own UCPA program cardiology professor, Maddie Long, for a hands-on cardiovascular demonstration! ❤️🫀

Students explored how the circulatory system works, practiced listening to heart sounds, and learned how healthcare professionals use tools like stethoscopes to understand the body. To keep the curiosity going, each student received their own stethoscope to take home—hopefully inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! 🩺✨

We are so grateful for classrooms that encourage curiosity, science, and big dreams for the future.

03/05/2026

This race brings incredible energy to Charleston, WV!

Heads up, UC PA students! You have a really exciting study break coming your way this summer. 🚴‍♀️🙌🎉

03/04/2026

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Leadership! 🎉

The University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program proudly congratulates Dr. Sam Atassi and Dr. Katherine Calloway on being inducted into the West Virginia Healthcare Hall of Fame – Class of 2026! 🏅

Dr. Atassi is an Adjunct Professor in our PA Program and an internist at Montgomery General Hospital.
Dr. Katherine Calloway is HospiceCare’s Medical Director and a valued preceptor and MedTalk lecturer for our program.

Presented by West Virginia Executive magazine, this prestigious honor recognizes healthcare leaders who have made outstanding contributions to improving health and healthcare across the state of West Virginia.

We are grateful to have such exceptional leaders supporting the education of our PA students and the health of our communities. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Atassi and Dr. Calloway on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

03/02/2026

We are incredibly fortunate to have Peter Ward, Ph.D., as adjunct faculty for our Clinical Anatomy course, where he plays a significant role in the education of future physician assistants.

As one of the lead editors for the ninth edition of the "Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy," he is responsible for selecting and refining illustrations, updating terminology, and ensuring the content remains relevant to current clinical practices. His efforts enhance the educational experience for our students as well as aspiring healthcare professionals around the world.

By providing access to high-quality, clinically relevant resources, he contributes to the development of skilled practitioners across various medical fields. In addition to his role in our program, Dr. Ward also serves as faculty at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

02/28/2026

We’re proud of our Medical Director and the important role she plays in our program and community health care.

Dr. DeTemple had the privilege of serving as the Doc for a Day at the WV Legislature through the WV American Academy of Family Physicians. It was great day spent giving back to the community.

📷 : Price

02/03/2026

C/O 2028 has officially checked off their first skills lab 💉✔️

11/16/2025