ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Leading a “Skill Station” presentation, Kelly Dallas, assistant professor of physician assistant (PA) studies at the University of Mount Union, highlighted her experience at the 2026 Physician Assistant Education Association Midwest Regional Meeting in June. 

Dallas’ presentation, titled “Rubrics for Technical Skills - Setting the Tone for Success,” guided fellow PA educators and professionals from across the region on rubric best practices.

“Professor Dallas has been teaching the UMU PA students clinical skills for years, and she continuously improves upon the assessment and evaluation of students completing technical skills with the use of rubrics,” said Betsy Ekey, professor and director of Mount Union’s PA Studies program. “This presentation clearly demonstrated her knowledge and expertise in evaluating PA students.  Through this skill station, she engaged and guided other PA faculty in the application of rubrics to assess the skills of PA students.” 

Mount Union’s Master of Science in PA Studies program is led by expert faculty like Dallas. Learn more and apply to the program at mountunion.edu/pa.