The Missouri State University Physician Assistant program has graduated over 500 PAs
since 2001. We are proud of the many successes of our alumni throughout the years
including their leadership accomplishments at local, state, and national levels.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Dominican University (Illinois)
Name |
Position |
Class |
Eric Johnson |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director (2019-2021) |
2008 |
Jefferson College (Missouri)
Name |
Position |
Class |
David Wright |
Paramedic Program Assistant Medical Director |
2018 |
Mercy Health System
Mercy-Springfield APC (Advanced Provider Council)
Mercy-Joplin Clinic Board of Directors
Name |
Position |
Class |
Rachael Ferguson |
Member (Primary Care and Specialty Service APP representative) |
2006 |
Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants (MOAPA)
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National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)
Northeastern State University (Oklahoma)
Name |
Position |
Class |
Dr. Troy Bender |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director (2019-2021) |
2009 |
Northwest University (Washington)
Name |
Position |
Class |
Dr. Troy Bender |
Physician Assistant Program Dean (2021-present) |
2009 |
Physician Assistant Education Association
Saint Louis Children's Hospital APP Councils (Advanced Practice Providers)
Name |
Position |
Class |
David Wright |
APP Council Member/ APP Leadership Council Member |
2018 |
Stephens College (Missouri)
University of Missouri-Columbia
Name |
Position |
Class |
Bob Sobule |
Psychiatry Physician Assistant Fellowship Program Director |
2016 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Name |
Position |
Class |
Eric Johnson |
Physician Assistant Program Director |
2008 |