Caring and talented faculty provide education and support for ATSU physician assistant students
Posted: June 4, 2025
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program student Veronica Boudreau, PA, ’26, found a welcoming atmosphere from the moment she first visited ATSU’s Mesa, Arizona campus.
“I chose ATSU because I wanted to find a school and program that made me feel like I was a part of a community,” she said. “I loved how welcoming everyone was during the interview process, and the faculty has been an amazing support system throughout my time here.”
Boudreau is from Gilbert, Arizona, and majored in physiology with a minor in psychology at University of Arizona, graduating in 2021 and later seeking to become a PA.
“I want to go into pediatrics after graduating and the pediatric workshop we had recently was amazing exposure to children of all different ages. We got to work on our physical exams on the children and hang out with them and it was definitely my favorite day of PA school so far,” she said.
Boudreau serves as a student ambassador, something she signed up for when she wanted to become more involved and have a chance to show prospective students what it was like to be an ATSU student. She also offers a unique perspective being from the area and having a lifetime of experiences on things to do in the East Valley.
She also shares insights into the supportive faculty found in the program.
“I absolutely love the faculty we have here,” she said. “They are incredibly knowledgeable and truly care about us becoming compassionate, well-rounded PAs who treat patients based on whole person healthcare. I also love all of the resources the school provides for students, like free counseling and learning specialists, to help support us both inside and outside the classroom.”