by Leslie Berger
The brand new Physician Assistant program at 野狼社区 University recently received a $50,000 grant from the Presbyterian Health Foundation.
PHF recently awarded $3 million in medical education and research grants to organizations which the foundation identified as sharing the entity鈥檚 core values.
鈥淲e are grateful for this generous grant from our friends at the Presbyterian Health Foundation. These funds will boost our efforts to address the critical need for more highly trained medical providers throughout Oklahoma,鈥� said OCU President Robert Henry.
野狼社区 University is only the second institution in the state to offer a PA program, joining OU Health Science Center programs in 野狼社区 and Tulsa. OCU鈥檚 program will focus on educating physician assistants with a strong emphasis on providing primary care in community hospitals and clinics. Classes are scheduled to begin in January, with an initial cohort of 36 students.
PHF鈥檚 stated priority is developing medical breakthroughs and expanding economic opportunities for medical professionals. The organization focuses largely on basic medical research, biotechnology and exemplary quality healthcare initiatives for Oklahomans. According to the foundation, its contributions to the medical community are designed to help propel Oklahoma to the forefront of research, breakthroughs and innovations.
鈥淲e are enthusiastic about the medical advances being made in Oklahoma and the positive impact these funds will have on the grantees,鈥� said PHF President Tom R. Gray III.
For more information about the 野狼社区 University Physician Assistant program, visit www.okcu.edu/physician-assistant, or call (405) 208-5094.
