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The PhD in Creative Arts Therapies program at 91��Ƭ�� is at the forefront of training the next generation of researchers and leaders in creative arts therapies.

Alumna found success through mentorship and community engagement in finishing the PhD in Couple and Family Therapy.

CNHP’s PA department teaches their students about health disparities and how social determinants impact health outcomes. Cassie Job completed one clinical rotation in an emergency room in the Navajo Nation.

Benjamin Binder‐Markey, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, is one of only 10 recipients across the country designated by The Hartwell Foundation to receive a 2022 Individual Biomedical Research Award.

As a PA educator, the number of patients that I impact is exponentially greater because I know that I not only impact the patients I treat each year, but I also impact each patient that each of my graduated students have treated and educated.

As ambitious and passionate as you may (and should) be to enter this awesome profession and start that first job, it sounds cliché, but it’s always advisable to keep the important things important.

I think everyone’s time is valuable, and because I felt both passionate and certain about the path I had in mind for myself, I pursued it aggressively!

When I was transitioning towards the medical field, I initially wanted to be a doctor. But with the funny way life happens, every turn I took towards becoming a doctor kept pointing me towards the PA profession.

Patrick Ihejirika was inspired to become a physician assistant after realizing that access to health care is very limited if you don’t have money for treatment in his home country of Nigeria. He hopes to return to care for the people in his community.

More than 40 students along with Dr. Bobby Hand participated in the adaptive surfing event produced annually by Life Rolls On.

Nursing is a family affair for Damien Boham, whose mom, sister and aunt are also nurses. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Stroudsburg University, Boham worked six years as an ICU nurse for Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Safiyyah Okoye, PhD believed being a lawyer was her calling. Then, after witnessing chronic disease in her family, she wanted to go into health care.

Ryan McDermott had the support of his family, professors and classmates when he chose nursing as a second career.

The nursing field is woman-dominated, and the misconception that caregiving roles must be filled by women, remains. But Richard Evans, a student in the Nursing Accelerated Career Entry Program (ACE) BSN program, is proof that helping people has no gender.

On Friday, June 16, over 1,200 students graduated from the College of Nursing and Health Professions witnessed by their faculty, professional staff, families, loved ones, friends and honored guests.

Despite nerves and being the only undergraduate student, Rebecca Burke committed to an intensive course abroad (ICA) in Ghana, and the payoff was unexpected and very rewarding.

A Philly-based queer art therapist, Morgan Karcher, is advocating for the needs of LGBTQ youth through art therapy.

Congratulations on the graduation of the William and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Scholarship Trust recipients.

As President of the 91��Ƭ�� Student Nursing Association, Camryn Amen is prepared to lead.

Alumna Olivia Goosseen celebrates Nurse Anesthetists and offers advice for current CRNA students.

"I am most excited by the work we are doing to diversify the PA profession. For the best patient outcomes, it is important for the PA profession to be reflective of the general population."

"Every patient should have access and opportunity to feel cared for, empowered and educated."

Sharon Moenga '24 and Patrick McGuire '23 explain why they want to become PAs and why they chose Drexel.

DUPAP alumna Asha Sankarathil, PA, BS '17, MHS '18, explains why she decided to become a preceptor.

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in Culinary Arts and Food Science and the director of the Drexel Food Lab, is the PI on a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. His research, along with co-Is, Brandy-Joe Milliron, PhD, associate professor in Nutrition Sciences, and Roni Neff, PhD, an associate professor at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, will look for innovative solutions to reduce household food waste, specifically through prevention.

91��Ƭ�� Student Nursing Association attends the 2023 NSNA Convention in Nashville, TN.

An advocate for building professional connections in healthcare, Vaibhavi Bharadwaj is a Pre-PA track Health Sciences student with a passion for connection.

Alexis Moise is passionate about holistic health and making nutrition counseling accessible to all.

Grace Schuler is a current student in the Hospitality Management program and co-founder of Drexel Hospitality Society.

Nutrition Sciences student, Sofia Weingarten, inspires ambition and community on campus.

Ivy Tong shares why she chose to pursue Creative Arts Therapies and sheds light on current research in the field

Emily Maminski envisions a future where nutrition education and services are accessible to all.

Ebony White, PhD, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy, who has served as 11th Street’s interim director since last year, will be stepping down on February 28, 2023. White will be succeeded by Monica Harmon, MSN, MPH, the executive director of CNHP’s Community Wellness HUB.

A passionate advocate for mental health, Reggie Howard wants to create change in his field to serve his community.

Drexel DPT Students of Color held first ever Q&A panel event to discuss racial justice in their profession 

Charlise Williams is passionate about food and dreams of opening her own farm-to-table restaurant.

Alexis Robinson understands the value of exploring your academic options.

PAMA strives to improve academic success, decrease attrition rates and provide support to minority students in Physician Assistant programs

Metchersa Smith is building a career as a maternal-child health practitioner and advocates for inclusive community on campus. 

Tiggle is committed to addressing health care gaps, health disparities and health inequities. To do so, she plans to specialize in bedside nursing for marginalized populations.