Perspectives Spring 2015

Photos for this article were provided by Werner Kahn Studios, Rohan Swanston (class of 2015 SGA historian), and Iris M. Reynolds. DR. CHERILYN HENDRIX CAREER ADVANCEMENT Cherilyn Hendrix, D.H.Ed., M.S.B.M.E., PA- C, a Johns Hopkins University alumna who served as academic director and assistant professor from 2012 until the summer of 2014, was known for her selfless advocacy for the students. This trait was so evident to the class of 2015 that it selected her to be the keynote speaker for the class’ White Coat Ceremony. Among her many contributions, one high point was enabling our program to gain access to a modern marvel known as The Anatomage Table—the most technolog- ically advanced anatomy visualization system for anatomy education that is being adopted by many of the world’s leading medical schools and institutions. Last summer, Dr. Hendrix accepted a position at Florida Hos- pital Adventist University of Health Sciences, where she will be developing new graduate and postgraduate PA curricula for the univer- sity’s Health Sciences Program. DR. LAURA GUNDER MCCLARY NSU PROMOTION After serving as associate professor for only 16 months, Laura Gunder McClary, D.H.Sc., M.H.E., PA-C, was promoted to academic director, bringing with her the same enthu- siasm and dedication previously invested in our students and program. Prior to her ca- reer with NSU, she worked as a clinical lab- oratory scientist and has served as a patient educator, medical writer, course developer, and consultant. Along with her husband, she also founded Guardian Health Partners, LLC—a medical house-calls program and consulting business. KIRSTEN ASSELTA NSU DEPARTMENT TRANSFER Kirsten Asselta, B.H.S., began working at the Orlando Campus in August 2011 as an ad- ministrative assistant in the College of Nurs- ing. She then transitioned to the Physician Assistant Program in August 2014 as a clini- cal coordinator. In this position, she works closely with the clinical team and the clinical preceptors that provide valuable rotations for our students. VICTOR QUINONES – NEW PROFESSOR With the Big Apple as his original stomping ground, Victor Quinones, M.S., PA-C, EMT- P, joined our team of instructors during the summer months as an adjunct professor. Due to his approachable demeanor and pleasant personality, along with his experi- ence in cardiology, EKG, and emergency medicine, it’s not surprising to learn he was invited to join our team as soon as the oppor- tunity became available. Last fall, Quinones accepted a full-time position as both an ad- viser and professor in the Electrocardiogra- phy and Cardiology I and II courses. TIA SOLH – RELOCATING TO GEORGIA Tia Solh, M.P.A.S., PA-C, joined the physi- cian assistant faculty full-time as an assistant professor in 2013 after teaching the Microbi- ology course as a guest lecturer. In Decem- ber, she relocated to Georgia, where her husband was offered a position as a bone- marrow transplant specialist. “While I am happy for myself and my family as I feel this is a good move for us, I feel heartbroken leaving all of you and the students,” she con- fessed. “I will miss all of you dearly.” Ryan Wood Deck Hendrix Gunder McClary Asselta Quinones Solh Graduating Class of 2016 Pictured (from left) are Mindy Ley, Maria Lipari, Krystan Lozan, Molly Meinen, Tatiana Mesa, Nicole Miller, Charlemene Nieves, Ashley Nnorom, Amanda Ansbaugh, Michael Barrera, Candice Behm, Adam Bergin, Steve Betcherman, Andrew Geers, Ashley Botsford, and Amanda Gilbert taking the Hippocratic Oath.