- Ryan Donaldson ’15
- Hometown: North Canton, Ohio
- Major: Medical Technology
When I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. I was interested in becoming a medical technologist, and heard that Mount Union had an outstanding medical technology program.
Student Testimonials
What our students have to say about the PA Studies program…
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"The didactic phase is an intense and exciting 15 months that tests |
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“The Physician Assistant Program is rigorous and challenging, but with the support of the faculty and each other, we are well prepared to succeed in the PA profession. It is exciting to know that we will soon begin our careers in a profession that we love, and that we will continue to be connected long after graduation as both friends and colleagues.” -Stacey DiAntonio, Class of 2011 |
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"Mount Union's Physician Assistant Studies Program is part of the big family |
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"I really enjoyed my time at Mount Union with my "PA family". Professor Luke and the other staff members at UMU have been great mentors and were invaluable to my education. I feel well prepared for the PANCE thanks to their tremendous support, guidance, encouragement, and professionalism. I am excited to say I accepted my dream job thanks to the contact made through the program. The program has given me confidence that I will be successful as I begin my PA career." -Lauren Sirak, Class of 2011 |
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"The greatest success of our program, in my opinion, lies in the small class size. Being a smaller program allows us to receive more personalized attention and create stronger bonds with each other and our faculty. And in PA school, having classmates that can depend on one another makes a world of difference." -Jamie Serenko, Class of 2011 |
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"The Mount Union Physician Assistant Program has been both challenging and rewarding. I feel the faculty and staff have properly prepared me for my clinical experiences, as well as passing the PANCE. Looking back two years ago I would have never imagined that I would feel this prepared and excited to soon be doing what I enjoy on a daily basis." -Carri Meiler, Class of 2011 |
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"When choosing a PA school to attend, Mount Union was hands down the |
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"The past two years have been a whirlwind of experiences, from studying cadavers at the Cleveland Clinic and juggling five major exams in a week, to working alongside health care professionals in treating patients in clinical rotations. All of these experiences were challenging, yet rewarding, especially as I prepare to transition from student to practitioner. I feel confident that the experiences afforded to me through the Mount Union program have prepared me with the knowledge and tools to not only pass the PANCE in the near future, but also to become a confident and competent practicing PA. Though being a part of an inaugural class has its advantages and disadvantages, I am glad that I had the opportunity to learn alongside such a great group of people that I now call friends, instead of classmates." -Shannon Quinn, Class of 2011 |