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Physician Assistant Studies

Alumni

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the UWL PA Program's Alumni page! Whether you are an alumnus, a current student, a future student, or just curious about our program; we are glad you found this page!

The program first matriculated students in 1995. Since that time we have graduated over 500 physician assistants. The majority of our graduates find jobs across the regions served by our partners. Graduates also find successful career opportunities across the country. 

If you are an alumnus, we would love to hear from you. Below you can find links to update us. Feel free to share your current location, practice, and any other information you would like us to know about you!

If you are a recent graduate and in need of documentation of education or a letter of reference, you will find links for these items below. 

Stay in touch! Update your contact and practice information. You may be chosen for our Alumni Spotlight!

Program News and Events

Happy #PAweek! 🎉  We're celebrating the more than 178,700 PAs who dedicate themselves 365 days per year to delivering quality care to patients and the communities they serve. @aapaorg #PAsGoBeyond

UWL PA Program on Social Media

The UWL PA program is on Instagram! If you'd like to see what our current students are up to, please follow us. Search for us @uwlax_pa

 

 

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - Andrew Horstman, PA-C

Gundersen Medical Foundation

Gundersen Media FoundationThe program along with its clinical partners, Gundersen Medical Foundation, Mayo College of Health Sciences, and Marshfield Clinic recently awarded Andrew Horstman with the Distinguished Service Award! Andrew is a Physician Assistant within the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and a graduate of the 1997 UWL PA program class. He joined the program's administrative committee in 2002 and made the decision to step down from the position this Spring. Thank you, Andrew, for your 22 years of dedication and service to our students and the healthcare community!

(Pictured along with Andrew - Ms. Nina Conard, PA-C, Gundersen Medical Foundation (UWL PA Class of 2013), and Mr. Ryan Meverden, PA-C  Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (UWL PA Class of 2009)).

Mayo Clinic Health System's Mankato General Surgery PAs recently spent the day with our first year students to demonstrate and practice proper suture technique. A BIG thank you to PAs Amanda Holland and Ashley Vitale!

Letters of Reference or Other Form Requests

 

For letters of reference by one of our faculty members please contact them directly via phone, email, on-campus office or campus mailbox.

For letters of reference or other forms that need to come directly from the program or program director please email: mlaufenberg@uwlax.edu

Requests should include:

  • Your name and graduation year
  • Preferred contact information
  • Due date
  • Requesting organization
  • Purpose of request
  • Attachments/forms in need of completion
  • Pertinent notes or instructions

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