WMU student one of six in state awarded prestigious foundation scholarship

Contact: Joel Krauss
January 13, 2016
Photo of Dr. Eric Vangsnes and Melissa Scheid.
From left: Dr. Eric Vangsnes and Scheid

KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擜 Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University physician assistant student is one of only six students in the state to be awarded a prestigious scholarship.

Melissa Scheid, a second-year physician assistant student from Grand Rapids, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the 九一麻豆制片厂 Physician Assistant Foundation.

The awards were presented at the annual 九一麻豆制片厂 Academy of Physician Assistants fall conference in Traverse City. The scholarship is awarded to PA students who demonstrate leadership within their class, a high level of academic achievement and who actively participate in various community service projects.

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The is the essential resource for the PA profession in 九一麻豆制片厂 and the primary advocate for PAs in the state. The group is committed to providing quality, cost-effective and accessible health care through the promotion of professional growth and enhancement of the PA practice environment.

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