Testimonials
Alumni
Thoughts About Their Preparation for a Career as a PA
"Looking back on my student days, the quality of the lectures by school of medicine faculty and our PA program staff was excellent. I was well prepared for my career as a practicing PA (I chose to work in family practice) and the breadth and depth of my knowledge has been recognized by several physician and PA colleagues. I always credit the exceptional training I received while at OHSU." Alise Osis, PA-C, class of 2003
"It is difficult to imagine a better program model than that at OHSU. I was constantly impressed with the planning involved and the implementation of lectures and experiences that the program provided. I left the program confident that I had been prepared well and was able to hit the ground running. One of the best things about the program was that I was given the tools to be able to integrate the constantly changing medical environment with the knowledge that I gained in school." Mark Spencer, PhD, PA-C, class of 1998, current clinical preceptor
"What made me realize I received solid education & training from OHSU, was that right away during my first position, I felt very confident treating patients. There was knowledge back in the recesses I really didn't know was there until it was called upon. The preparation I received was even better than I had thought whenever I would require answers in a challenging situation. I feel very fortunate to have received my education from OHSU and it benefits me every day." Eric Moen, PA-C, class of 1997
"The further out of school I get, the more I really appreciate not only the quality of education I received at OHSU, but also the great people (both classmates and faculty) I had the opportunity to meet through my experience in the PA program." Jennifer Graslie, PA-C, class of 2007
"Given the amount of knowledge that a P.A. student has to master, I believe the OHSU's Master of P.A. Studies did a fantastic job in preparing me for my career as a P.A., particularly for passing the P.A. board exam." Jonathan Wong, PA-C, class of 2003
"I have been working in Family Practice since graduation. The OHSU PA program did a great job preparing me for practice. I feel that our strong science background, challenging rotations with extra hours required make the difference... I would recommend our program to anybody." Scott Wagnon, PA-C, class of 2005, current clinical preceptor
Thoughts About Faculty and Lecturers
"The faculty is extremely helpful and committed to the success of each individual. Having lecturers from OHSU provides the latest and greatest medical information creating a superior environment to learn." Christy McAllister, PA-C class of 2001
"I believe the faculty are fantastic educators and caring people, they genuinely cared and wanted me to succeed. I struggled but I succeeded because they believed in me." Jonathan Wong, PA-C class of 2003
Thoughts About Clinical Year Experiences
"These varied in locale and settings, but the common thread was the dedication of my preceptors. They were awesome and exemplified a commitment to medical education. They not only inspired me to become a better PA, but also demonstrated the importance of providing these experiences to future student. It is why I jump at the chance to precept students now." Mark Spencer, PhD, PA-C, class of 1998, current clinical preceptor
Thoughts About Their Career as a PA
"I can't imagine doing anything else. This was a second career for me and it has been extremely rewarding. There is a tremendous up front investment in time, energy and money, but my education at OHSU has paid for itself many times over in terms of professional rewards, income, job security and especially job satisfaction." Mark Spencer, PhD, PA-C, class of 1998, current clinical preceptor
