ATSU-ASHS welcomes 100 new students as part of the PA program class of 2026

ATSU-ASHS welcomes 100 new students as part of the PA program class of 2026

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) welcomed the Physician Assistant program class of 2026 on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona.

Worn for more than 100 years by physicians, white coats have been adopted by other health professions. This ceremony serves as a symbol of transformation and a right of passage, and recognizes students for reaching this point in their education.

Brittney Hulsey, DMSc, PA-C, '15, program director, associate professor, welcomed students and introduced the stage party, which included Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MS, MPH, ATSU-ASHS dean and associate professor, and Clinton Normore, MBA, vice president, diversity & inclusion, who both delivered opening remarks.

In total, 100 students received their white coats.

Check out more photos and watch the full ceremony here.