Cassidy McCandless, first year physician assistant (PA) and member of the MSU physician assistant studies class of 2022, has accepted the position of student-member-at-large on the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Board of Directors.

As the student-member-at-large, she will represent PA students nationwide in quarterly meetings. Cassidy was selected for this position from a national pool of accomplished PA students.

“I’m so excited for this opportunity to represent my fellow students nationwide and to learn from leaders in the PA profession about ways our profession can continue to grow,” McCandless said.

McCandless will work with the board on facilitating student participation in PAEA projects. She will assist with strategic planning, serve as liaison to the Future Educator Development Steering Committee and take on other duties assigned by the board.

She will begin her two-year term on the board Jan. 1, 2022.