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A Foundation for Success: UW-Platteville Celebrates First Graduate of the Accelerated Nursing Program
"I take a lot of pride in being the first graduating class in the PA master’s program here at UW-Platteville," said Quade Wiegel.
How UW-Platteville is committing to make rural healthcare first in its class
UW-Platteville is addressing the healthcare gap in rural areas by training a new generation of physician assistants. Through a unique partnership with UW-Madison, students gain hands-on experience in local healthcare settings, preparing them to meet the growing needs of underserved communities.
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Summit focuses on rural health care needs, collaborations
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UW-Platteville launches collaborative physician assistant program
After several years of planning, UW-Platteville's collaborative Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is officially open to applicants, with the first cohort scheduled to begin in summer 2023. The program will allow UW-Platteville students to earn a degree through UW-Madison’s nationally-recognized Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, while remaining on the UW-Platteville campus to complete the coursework.