Physician Assistant (PA) Recognition

Every October, during National Physician Assistant Week (October 6-12), we recognize our physician assistants with a celebration event and annual awards. The Annual Physician Assistant Recognition Award is one of many ways we recognize and celebrate the outstanding leadership and patient care our physician assistants provide.

Congratulations to the 2023 Physician Assistant Recognition Award Recipients!

Distinguished PA of the Year

Catherine Quinn, PA-C

PA Educator of the Year

Elizabeth Hankinson, PA-C

PA Pillar of the Year

Lisa Gagne, PA-C

Rising Stars of the Year

Sarah Fittro PA-C, and Kevin Sinclair, PA-C

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