AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED “It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.” You must know someone who has made a difference in your life. I’m sure there is someone who has allowed you or encouraged you to practice medicine more effectively, inspired you to become the dedicated, well trained Physician Assistant that you are, or moved you with their selfishness towards mankind. If you know someone like this, why not recognize them and thank them for their inspiration and accomplishments.
Nomination is very easy and can be completed in 4 easy steps:
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HEY STUDENTS… Wouldn’t it be nice… If the answer to any of these questions is “YES”, then I heartily encourage you to apply for the Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Award. Each year the PSPA honors six senior Physician Assistant students at their Annual Conference. This year the conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA. Furthermore, each recipient of the Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Award is presented with a $1000 honorarium. The deadline for essay submission is June 30, 2009. To date I have received zero (0) submissions, so the odds are in your favor to win! “Everything is out there waiting for you. Everything you want also wants you. For more information on the Nathaniel Alston Student Achievement Awards, please check out www.pspa.net/studachieve.htm, or feel free to contact Helen Hiserman, PA-C . |
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Information on the $1000 Nathaniel Alston Student Scholarship Award
Public Health: The Future is in Our Hands Public Health is an issue that we as Americans should have an interest in. Our efforts to protect our communities from preventable disorders and health threats include promoting our community-based health center and preventive health services. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: epidemiology, drug and alcohol services, family and community health services, public health preparedness, prevention of communicable and chronic diseases, HIV/AIDs services, and injury prevention. Dr. Eugene Stead’s vision in promoting the physician assistant profession was born out of his desire to meet the growing demands for patient care services. Fittingly, he credits the success of the profession to Physician Assistants themselves. Looking ahead to our new president, we have the opportunity to further advance our profession by taking part in public health. Our communities are diverse and they need us to rise to the occasion by serving as agents of public health. There are many resources available to help us better understand public health and the role we can play to further advance our role. As Physician Assistants, we can provide public health services through leadership, education, and preventive care. Our efforts can improve outcomes in population health and disease prevention. Our participation in the development of policies and health surveillance will help us better understand issues such as the prevention of certain mortalities and chronic diseases in particular populations. Our economy can benefit from the improvement of quality of life that public health aims to offer. Please join the Diversity Council as it strives this year to participate in the promotion of Public Health. Please consider participating in this year’s diversity writing competition. Let us hear about your ideas as well as the work you are doing to help provide better care for our communities. Links to Public Health sites: 2008 Diversity Writing Competition Winners (click on the name to see the essay)
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