The Missouri State University Physician Assistant program has graduated over 600 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)
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Shannon Hauschildt |
Employer of Excellence Awards Review Committee, 2023 |
2004 |
| Cassidy McCandless |
Physician Associate Student of the Year, 2022 |
2022 |
| Harlee Kelley |
South Central Regional Director, Student Academy Board of Directors, 2024 |
2024 |
Dominican University (Illinois)
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Eric Johnson |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director (2019-2021) |
2008 |
Drury University (Missouri)
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Jason Lewis |
Physician Assistant Studies Associate Program Director |
2017 |
| Bethany Lemmon |
Physician Assistant Studies Assistant Director of Clinical Education |
2009 |
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
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Rachael Ferguson |
Joplin Clinic Board of Directors Member (Primary Care and Specialty Service APP representative) |
2006 |
| Brandon Davis |
Director of Operations Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Sports Medicine |
2009 |
| Destinee Salyer |
Mercy Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider Lead-Joplin & West Springfield |
2019 |
Missouri State Univeristy
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Shannon Hauschildt |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director |
2003 |
| Kimberly Cook |
Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Studies |
2003 |
| Katelyn Maben |
Director of Didactic Education, Physician Assistant Studies |
2014 |
| Crystal Powell |
Director of Assessment, Physician Assistant Studies |
2005 |
Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants (MOAPA)
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Dustin Bartlett |
President, 2023 (former President Elect & Delegate, 2020) |
2004 |
| Amanda Bartlett |
Secretary, Membership Chair, & Delegate, 2023 (former Vice President, Delegate & Membership
Chair, 2020) |
2006 |
| Melanie Chisam |
former Secretary & CME Committee Exhibitor Coordinator, 2021 |
2004 |
| Andrea Applegate |
Treasurer, CME Committee Chair & Delegate, 2022 |
2010 |
| Jessica Spencer |
Southwest Region Assistant Director-at-Large, 2022 |
2014 |
| Torria Slagle |
Vice President, 2023 (former Mid-Missouri Region Director, 2022) |
2019 |
| Meredith Cunningham |
former CME Committee Chair, 2020 |
2007 |
| Eric Johnson |
Northwest Region Director, 2022 |
2008 |
| Dr. Megan Blakemore |
Mid-Missouri Region Director, 2023 |
2004 |
Learn about MOAPA Officers
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)
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Dr. Megan Blakemore |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director (2019-present) |
2004 |
| Eric Johnson |
Founding Physician Assistant Studies Program Director (2016-2019) |
2008 |
University of Missouri-Columbia
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Bob Sobule |
Program Director, Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship (2017-present)
Associate Medical Director, University of Missouri-Columbia Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
Clinic
Clinical Faculty, University of Missouri-Columbia
|
2016 |
| Carolyn Kundert |
Associate Director, Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship, 2024 |
2016 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
| Name |
Position |
Class |
| Eric Johnson |
Physician Assistant Program Director (2021-present) |
2008 |
