Student Awards

Awards and Scholarships to MEDEX Students

Students Recognized at the 2011 WAPA winter conference.

MEDEX Scholarship Awards

The Barb Gunter-Flynn Scholarship Awards for humor, grace and passion.

James Hebrlee Yakima Class 17	Brenda Wilks Spokane Class 1

The Vader Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of a MEDEX graduate Sue Vadar, PA-C
(Seattle class 27) recognizes academic excellence and perserverance personified by virtue, grace,
and humanity.

Lisa Alexia
Anchorage Class 2

The Mike C. Merril Memorial Scholarship created in memory of a MEDEX graduate Mike Merrill, PA-C
(Seattle class 26) supporting MEDEX NW Physician Assistant students in their second year who are actively exploring a passion, interest, or pursuit of practicing in Emergency Medicine.

William Roberts
Yakima Class 16

The Richard Smith, M.D Endowed Scholarship in MEDEX Northwest for courage and commitment.

Katrina Flowers Seattle Class 44	Gregory Lang Spokane Class 14

Ryan Dutton Yakima Class 17	Katie Copps-Wilson Anchorage Class 1

2011 WAPA Scholarship Awards

WAPA Barb Gunter-Flynn Scholarship

Robert Kubiniec
Yakima Class 16

Veterans Scholarship Award

Ryan Dutton
Yakima Class 17

WAPA Scholarships

Mandi Bingham Yakima Class 17	Charles Houchin Spokane Class 14
Brenda Wilks Spokane Class 14	Melissa Witteveen Seattle Class 44

In recognition of academic achievement, outstanding service, commitment and
dedication to our country and our profession.

Each year the AAPA Veteran's Caucus scholarships are awarded to selected individuals who have served the country in a branch of the Armed Services, either active duty or reserve, and who have a commitment to provide quality health care in the military or civilian system.

Congratulations from Mike Valdez, Past President AAPA Veterans Caucus Caucus and current Scholarship Committee Liaison, Ruth Ballweg, Director, MEDEX Northwest and all MEDEX Faculty and Staff!

To read more about the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistant scholarship please visit their web-page at http://www.afppa.org

Read more about the AAPA's Physician Assistant Foundation Scholarship: http:// www.aapa.org

To read more about the Society of Emergency Medicine Phsician Assistans scholarship please visit their web-page at http://www.sempa.org/

Read more about the Alaska Association of Physician Assistant Scholarship: http://www.akapa.org/