School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

St. Bonaventure physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 24, 2026 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at St. Bonaventure University had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.

SBU’s School of Health Professions to showcase master’s degree options at Graduate School Fair

Jun 24, 2026 | Explore St. Bonaventure University’s graduate degree options in the health professions during the upcoming Graduate School Fair hosted by the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

St. Bonaventure’s Dr. Claire Watson honored at NCAA FARA Awards Banquet

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Claire Watson was recently honored as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) Division I Newcomer of the Year.

Four St. Bonaventure University students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta

Jun 24, 2026 | Four St. Bonaventure University undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

St. Bonaventure’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold second annual conference

Jun 24, 2026 | The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at St. Bonaventure University will hold its second annual Living Lives of Purpose Conference from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions, Francis Hall.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

Jun 24, 2026 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

SBU receives $250k educational grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to provide healthcare education in Cattaraugus County, a region with some of the highest rates of preventable diseases in New York state.

Perkins advocates for nurses in Washington, D.C.

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, along with a graduate student in the Master’s Entry to Practice nursing program, lobbied in Washington, D.C., with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Perkins earns Best Practices award for event presentation

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, received a Claire Murray Best Practices award for her presentation titled "Dual Degree Nursing Program: the Ultimate Double Dip."

Elsigan is certified facilitator for 'Friday Night at the ER' exercise

Jun 24, 2026 | Julie Elsigan, clinical assistant professor of Physician Assistant Studies, became a certified facilitator for "Friday Night at the ER" by attending a workshop in Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 3 and 4.

Team organized by St. Bonaventure's Nursing Department walks to help prevent suicide

Jun 24, 2026 | A team organized by the Department of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University raised $740 in the Cattaraugus County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, held Sept. 13 in Olean, to raise awareness of suicide prevention and funding in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Olomofe presents research at 2024 public health conference

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, was a panelist at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he presented a research paper titled "Exploring the predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tennessee: A statewide analysis of data."

Allen presents research on food insecurity at Rural Health Symposium

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Jeffrey Allen, chair of the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences, presented his collaborative research, “The Direct and Indirect Effects of Food Insecurity and Variable U.S. Feeding Program Support During the COVID Pandemic on Members of a Low-income, Rural Obesogenic County,” at the New York State Association for Rural Health annual symposium.

Abstract by SBU's Perkins published in Journal of American Nurses-NY

Jun 24, 2026 | An abstract by Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, titled "Master's Entry to Practice: An Efficient Pathway to Grow the Nursing Profession in NYS," was published in the Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York (JANANY).

Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center

Jun 24, 2026 | Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget.

Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal

Jun 24, 2026 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — SBU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.

PA faculty engage in dialogue on clinical education, innovation

Jun 24, 2026 | Faculty from the Physician Assistant Studies program — Dr. Keith Young, founding director and associate professor; Dr. Scott Medler, professor of PA Studies; Nicole Ackley, director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor; and Kate Nelson, clinical assistant professor — attended the Physician Assistant Education Association conference in San Diego, California.

Pitt-Bradford and St. Bonaventure sign articulation agreement, easing acceptance into Occupational Therapy program

Jun 24, 2026 | A new articulation agreement between the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and St. Bonaventure University creates a new pathway for outstanding Exercise Science or health-related science students from Pitt-Bradford to pursue SBU’s Occupational Therapy program.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders

Jun 24, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at St. Bonaventure University’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

SBU’s DePerro School receives grant for specialized equipment

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has been awarded a $120,199 grant from the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) to strengthen hands-on education, research and community outreach through advanced health care technologies aimed at improving rural health outcomes.