Student Corner

Who are We?
Program Vision
- will educate a PA workforce committed to excellence, compassion, and patient-centered care to serve rural and medically underserved areas in Maryland and beyond.
Program Mission:
- educate students in compassionate patient-centered care
- learn best practices, use innovative technology, and work in interprofessional teams to deliver quality care, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas in Maryland and beyond
- committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community service
Student Life
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the program located?
Hagerstown, Maryland - How should you prepare for PA school once accepted?
Enjoy time with family and friends! It is more valuable than you think. - When faced with adversity in PA school, how do you ensure success?
Each person is going to be different, but learn to lean on your classmates and understand you are all here together working towards the same goal!
Things we look forward to...
- Orientation
- Class events
- PA Week
- White Coat
- Graduation
Tips and Tricks for Surviving PA School
- Take a Day for yourself, this is vital for PA School
- Be open to change, don't get bogged down looking at the future, take it one day at a time
Get involved with us!
- Opiod response Program
- Student Government
- PA Advocacy
Student Gallery
Check Us Out!
"Starting off PA school by going to a baseball game was a great way to get to know some of my classmates in such a fun environment!" -Jayce Klingenberg, PA-S1
"The PA program at FSU has been an immersive experience for me and has provided me with great educational experience." -Isaac Esene
"It is empowering to play a role in advocating for future health care, PA profession laws, and the health of Marylanders." -Shawnie Bittinger, MPH, PA-S1

PA Advocacy Day

Opioid Response Training

Jersey Day

White Coat Day (C21)

Challenge Bowl 2022

Baseball Game
Physician Assistant Scholarships
USMH
Frostburg State PA Scholarships
Scholarship Booklet
- Asian American Cultural Society of Cumberland Scholarship
- Asian American Cultural Society STEM Scholarship
- Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon and Dr. Alvin C. Broyles Presidential Merit Scholarship
- Dr. Rommel B. Gonzaga Physician Assistant Scholarship
- Sam and Pam Griffith Physician Assistant Scholarship
- Herold Family Scholarship
- Sean and Terri McCagh Family Physician Assistant Scholarship
- Randy Walters Memorial Physician Assistant Scholarship
AAPA Scholarships
- AAPA Member Scholarship
**There are several other scholarships to apply for when applying to this one!
Veteran Scholarship
HRSA's National Health Scholarship Corp