Marshall University Physician Assistant Program

04/18/2026

The Class of 2026 is officially in the home-stretch of their time here at the MUPA program. They've completed their clinical rotations (doesn't it look like they had fun!?) and are finishing up with their cumulative assessments. Soon, they'll be walking across the stage for their hooding and buckling down to study for boards. Leave some inspiration and motivation for them as they make their victory lap!

04/16/2026

🩸 Stop the Bleed — Free Community Training
Hosted by GrowMed — Marshall University's PA Program Global, Rural, and Wilderness Medicine Student Interest Group

Severe bleeding can happen anywhere — at home, on the road, at work, or in your community. In those critical first minutes, you can be the difference between life and death.

Join us for a FREE Stop the Bleed training designed for community members with no medical background required. You'll learn simple, lifesaving skills including:
• How to recognize life-threatening bleeding
• How to apply direct pressure
• How to use a tourniquet
• How to pack a wound
• What to do until help arrives

This is an official Stop the Bleed–based training initiative developed from national efforts led by the American College of Surgeons and supported by organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other emergency response agencies. https://www.stopthebleed.org/get-trained/

More than 5 million people worldwide have already been trained to become immediate responders in bleeding emergencies.

📍 Open to the public
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children/minors welcome with a guardian present
👩‍⚕️ Certain healthcare professionals may be eligible to become Stop the Bleed instructors after completing training
🎟️ Limited spots available
🕒 Quick, high-impact training
💲 Completely FREE

This hands-on training is free, practical, and empowering — because emergencies don't wait, and neither should you.

Be prepared. Be confident. Be the one who helps.

Sign up today and learn how to Stop the Bleed.

Link to register: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0545AEA629A4FFC16-63442489-acsstop?useFullSite=false

04/14/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Join us at Christopher's Eats on Wednesday, April 15th, from 11am to 9pm for a delicious meal that will not only satisfy your taste buds but also support a great cause! 🎉 Just by dining, you'll be contributing to the MUPA Program, as 10% of the proceeds from tomorrow's sales will be donated to this wonderful organization. 🙏 So mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and come hungry!

04/09/2026

Get ready for a delicious and charitable dining experience! 🍴 The MUPA Program has an upcoming fundraising event that's a win-win for everyone involved. On April 15th, treat yourself to a meal at Christopher's Eats between 11a and 9p, and you'll be supporting a great cause at the same time! 🙌 10% of the proceeds will go toward the benefit of the Marshall PA Program!🎉 If you want to plan your meal ahead, you can check out Christopher's Eats' full dinner menu here: https://www.christopherseats.com/full-dinner-menu.html. From savory appetizers to delectable desserts, they have something for everyone! 🍰 So mark your calendars for April 15th, gather your friends and family, and get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that will make a difference. 📅

03/30/2026

Spring time brings warmer weather, longer days, and increased opportunities for community outreach and recruitment. The Marshall PA cohorts are out there educating the community and potential further students about everything the MUPA program has to offer. Recently, student not only participated in the university Marshall Bound day for current Marshall undergrads, but also had a presence at the 2026 Black Family Wellness Expo in Charleston. Next, the students and faculty will be on campus for the Green and White Day April 11th and keep following our socials for upcoming events and our annual Open House.

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

The students have been sponsoring a Donation Drive for the Bobcat Health Center at Hamlin Middle School and are looking for more donations. This organization has been a welcoming site for students, and they want to show their appreciation by giving back. If you are interested in donating to a local cause, see the flier for more details.

03/12/2026

The MUPA Program will be hosting the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive next Friday, March 20th from 12p to 5p. Each year, students are encouraged to pursue and establish ways to give back to the community and this event has been a recurrent Spring milestone within our program. Come join us in giving back.

03/10/2026

While we're quickly approaching graduation time for the Class of 2026, the Class of 2027 are preparing for their upcoming Clinical Rotations and the next year in the wild of medical clinics and hospitals. Recently, they had their first surgical scrub experiences to help them function and thrive within the operating room encounters awaiting them. You may not be able to tell, but they are all-smiles under those masks.

02/20/2026

GROWMED, the PA program's global, rural and wilderness medicine student interest group hosted its first official workshop and members went straight to the field.

Students focused on musculoskeletal injuries in austere environments, practicing improvised splinting with available materials. They also trained in water safety and basic rescue techniques, including patient protection against hypothermia and construction of a rope litter for transport.

Wilderness medicine challenges learners to think critically, adapt quickly, and work collaboratively when resources are limited. It was impressive to watch students translate classroom knowledge into practical, hands-on skills in real time.

The next GROWMED meeting will be held March 16 at 12:00 PM. MUPA students interested in joining are encouraged to attend. MUPA faculty, staff, and alumni who share an interest in global, rural, and wilderness medicine are also invited to participate.