Academics
Advancing the Future of Patient-Centered Care: UB PAI Earns ACLM Partial Academic Pathway Designation
When Cortney Davis, DMSc, PA-C, earned her degree from University of Bridgeport in 2015, the Physician Assistant Institute (PAI) was still in its early years. What began as the foundation of her clinical career inspired a passion for holistic, patient-centered…
Physician Assistant Institute
The Physician Assistant Institute at University of Bridgeport prepares students to become successful health care providers.
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Academics
Advancing the Future of Patient-Centered Care: UB PAI Earns ACLM Partial Academic Pathway Designation
When Cortney Davis, DMSc, PA-C, earned her degree from University of Bridgeport in 2015, the Physician Assistant Institute (PAI) was still in its early years. What began as the foundation of her clinical career inspired a passion for holistic, patient-centered…
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UB PA Students Bring Preventive Medicine to Peru
In Peru’s highlands, preventive medicine looks a bit different. A pair of reader eyeglasses. A CPR demonstration. A dental hygiene kit. A meal cooked…
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UB Physician Assistant Students Bring Care and Compassion to Peru
Each year, University of Bridgeport’s Physician Assistant Institute (PAI) students travel abroad to Cusco, Peru, on a medical outreach mission designed to expand their…
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Pre-PA vs. Pre-Med: What’s the Difference?
If you have a passion for healthcare and envision a future helping others, there’s a good chance you’ve considered becoming either a physician or…
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Academics
A Passion for Patient Care: Juliana Garofalo’s Journey Through UB’s Physician Assistant Program
Juliana Garofalo, PA-C, has always been driven to make a difference in the lives of others. Growing up in Westport, Connecticut, she found inspiration…
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UB Physician Assistant Institute Love Stories
UB PA Institute Love Stories 💜 They came to UB to pursue their dreams in medicine — but found something even more special along…
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5 for 2025 — In-Demand Careers to Explore in the New Year
The new year symbolizes fresh starts. For many, it’s a time for transformative changes — prioritizing personal growth, breaking habits, or deepening connections with…
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Health Sciences
Physician Assistant and Nursing Students Volunteer in Peru
By Mirofora Paradis, MSPAS, PA-C After months of meticulous preparation, Physician Assistant (PA) students Nicholas Tuttle, Juliana Garofalo, Shelbylayn Montilla, Jessica Maddela, Ayana Jacob,…
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University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program Achieves Outstanding 10-Year Accreditation-Continued Status
University of Bridgeport (UB) is thrilled to announce its Physician Assistant program has received a 10-year Accreditation-Continued status from The Accreditation Review Commission on…
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University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Students Win National and State Titles in Academic Challenge Bowls
Bridgeport, Connecticut — (June 28, 2023) — University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announced that students from the school’s Physician Assistant Institute, which…