Alumni Achievements

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)

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)

Name Position Class
Traci (Nicci) St Clair Chairman, 2020 2002
Bobby Eden Member 2001
Tony Giglio Member 2001
Gara Powell Member 2008

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)

Name Position Class
David Wright Chair of EMS PA/NP Task Force 2018

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

Name Position Class
Dr. Tracy Cleveland Exam Development Board Chair for Surgery End-of-Rotation Exam 2002
Nathan Miracle Exam Development Board Committee Member with PACKRAT 2012
Cassidy McCandless Student-Member-at-Large (2022-2023) 2022

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