Misericordia University Celebrates Physician Assistant Class of 2026

Twenty-five Graduates Complete Rigorous Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program

DALLAS, Pa. — Misericordia University celebrated the Class of 2026 graduates of its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program during a Program Completion and White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 7, in Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall.

Twenty-five students successfully completed the rigorous 25-month graduate program, which combines comprehensive classroom education with extensive hands-on clinical training. Through their academic and clinical experiences, graduates developed a strong foundation in medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, problem-solving, professionalism and essential patient care skills.

The program prepares graduates to enter the healthcare profession as competent, compassionate and collaborative medical providers equipped to serve diverse patient populations.

Members of the Misericordia University Physician Assistant Class of 2026 are:

• Natalie Asselta, Pitman, New Jersey
• Brianna Appleman, Danville, Pennsylvania
• Amarilis Rodriguez, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Caitlin Cooper, Calvert County, Maryland
• Bailey Flannery, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Fiza Ahmadi
• Chloe Rattiner, Freehold, New Jersey
• Emily Price, Sellersville, Pennsylvania
• Sadie Herman, Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Sarah Kuderka, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
• Kolbi Krebs, Coal Township, Pennsylvania
• Emma Sweitzer, Dallas, Pennsylvania
• Marissa Bittner, Middletown, Delaware
• Cally Lawton, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
• Grace Beveridge, Chalfont, Pennsylvania
• Maya Powell, West Deptford, New Jersey
• Logan Palko, Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Jeanette Chiu, Houston, Texas
• Brendan Curran, Oakfield, Wisconsin
• Adam Alfareh, Fair Oaks, California
• Ariella Shlugleyt, Oakland, New Jersey
• Thomas Young, Branchburg, New Jersey
• Mason Shultz, Danville, Pennsylvania
• Jenna Usilton, Secretary, Maryland
• Eric Glass, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

The Physician Assistant Studies program at Misericordia University provides students with the academic preparation and clinical experiences necessary to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors required for physician assistant practice.