Brand-New Graduates and Wearers of Long White Coats

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OATH

I pledge to perform the following duties with honesty and dedication:

• I will hold as my primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings.

• I will uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice.

• I will recognize and promote the value of diversity.

• I will treat equally all persons who seek my care.

• I will hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine.

• I will assess my personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve my medical practice.

• I will actively seek to expand my knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine.

• I will work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients.

• I will use my knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community.

• I will respect my professional relationship with the physician.

• I will share and expand knowledge within the profession.

These duties are pledged with sincerity and upon my honor.

   Patrick McCarthy, MD
   JCHS PA Program Medical Director
Commencement Speaker

                          "We love you, Dr. McCarthy!"

             Michael Leake
             Class President

Kathryn Mabe
Anne Dale Award for Vision,
Compassion,and Leadership

                   Ricky Dooley, Ricky Vernon,
                 Kat Strickland, Carol CdeBaca
                     Community Medicine Award

Matt Ard                  
National Health Service Corps Award

Pam Carpenter
Carilion Education
Outstanding Service Award