University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant Program

04/01/2026

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Congratulations to Cessalyn Harvey & Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth. They are raising awareness of the PA profession through workshops that pair skill-based learning with an introduction to the PA role and pathways into the profession. They plan to reach underserved middle and high school students by partnering with Metro Detroit Youth Clubs and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. will participate and share experiences as well.



University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant Program
Michigan Academy of Physician Associates

02/13/2026

12/04/2025

The Class of 2026 spent the past two days with Henry Ford’s ER physicians practicing point of care ultrasound. 🩻

11/27/2025

In response to the Department of Education’s recent negotiated rulemaking session in which the RISE committee proposed a significantly narrower “professional student” definition than the one in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the PA education community has mobilized to protect appropriate access to federal student aid.

Building upon early organizational and coalition efforts to ensure appropriate classification, PAEA will continue to advocate on behalf of students and facilitate opportunities for all interested stakeholders to join these efforts.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/xy1e50XycCi

10/28/2025

All alumni, preceptors & practicing PAs are invited!

10/11/2025

This fall, the University of Detroit Mercy’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program was honored with the Physician Assistant Education Association’s Excellence in PA Education Award, one of the highest national recognitions in the field. First established in 2003, the award is given annually to only one PA program nationwide, making this recognition especially significant. Detroit Mercy is the only PA program in Michigan ever to receive this honor. This prestigious award celebrates programs that demonstrate a strong and lasting commitment to preparing students to provide outstanding care to diverse patient populations. Detroit Mercy’s PA Program, founded in 1972, was selected for its dedication to welcoming and supporting students from all backgrounds, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and advancing excellence through research and scholarship. The program also stood out for its leadership in outreach, advocacy, and service, as well as its commitment to providing enriching learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Faculty members from the program formally accepted the award at the PAEA Fall Conference in San Diego, California, on October 9, 2025. This recognition affirms Detroit Mercy’s place as a leader in shaping compassionate, knowledgeable, and socially responsible healthcare professionals who make a difference in communities near and far.

10/01/2025

Hello UDM Alumni! The MAPA Fall CME Conference is coming up next week and our students are asking for help building their charity table. The charity donations this year will benefit Camp Kesem, a free overnight summer camp experience for children who are impacted by a parent with cancer. Items can be donated or monetary donations are happily accepted via Venmo to our student organization -Beaumont-1. Donated items can be brought to Traverse City and given to any Detroit Mercy faculty or student before Friday afternoon.

Thank you and see you at MAPA!

08/18/2025

🎓✨ Congratulations, Class of 2025! ✨🎓

Michael White, President of MAPA, had the honor of joining the University of Detroit Mercy PA graduation ceremony to administer the PA Oath. 🙌

We are so proud of these new graduates as they step into their professional journey as Physician Associates. The future of medicine is brighter because of your dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care. 💙

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming the newest members of our profession — congratulations, UDM PA graduates! 🎉👏

06/21/2025

UDM PA alum Jordan Braman was featured by the American Academy of Physician Associates

05/11/2025

PA Class of 2025 Commencement! .

04/17/2025

Way to go and !

Michigan PAs are making their voices heard! PAs gathered in Lansing for Michigan Academy of Physician Associates annual Capitol Summit to meet with legislators about the future of PA practice in Michigan – including advocating for the state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Thank you for your dedication to advancing the PA profession!

03/03/2025

University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) recently added two new bachelor’s degree programs to its College of Health Professions (CHP), giving students who want a career in health care even more options.