School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

Medler attends Anatomage users meeting, publishes study

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Scott Medler, associate professor of physician assistant studies, attended an Anatomage Users Group meeting in July in San Jose, California.

Department of Nursing presents at conference

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing at St. Bonaventure, along with her department colleagues Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, clinical assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Erin Lundeen, lecturer, presented at the Learning Innovative Technology conference on July 22, 2022.

Marasco earns Ed.D. degree from University of Dayton

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Suzi Marasco, assistant professor in the occupational therapy program, graduated in August 2022 from the University of Dayton’s School of Education and Health Sciences.

Lundeen earns doctorate in educational leadership

Sep 08, 2022 | Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of nursing, completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership from the American Sentinel College of Nursing at Post University on Aug. 14.

St. Bonaventure physician assistant students do well at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 23, 2022 | St. Bonaventure’s physician assistant program might be only a few years old, but students in the first graduate program of the university’s School of Health Professions are already making an impression.

Henry co-authors article published in Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling

Jun 02, 2022 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of counselor education, co-authored an article titled "The Relationship between Religious Identity Development and Transgender Counseling Competence" that was published in the Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling, a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Perkins and Buttafarro attend Lobby Day in Albany to urge support of simulation-based learning legislation

Jun 02, 2022 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, and Tom Buttafarro, director of government and community relations, attended Simulation Education Lobby Day in Albany on May 3 to urge backing of legislation in support of simulation-based learning.

Medler to present seminar on how he created anatomy curriculum

May 19, 2022 | Anatomage, a market leader in medical virtualization technology, will host a seminar this month with Scott Medler, associate professor of physician assistant studies at St. Bonaventure.

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in 2021-2022

May 15, 2022 | The following students were recognized for academic excellence in honors and awards events leading up to Sunday’s Commencement ceremonies at St. �山ǿ��.

Fall ’22 freshman class largest at St. Bonaventure in two decades

May 09, 2022 | Freshman confirmations are running at a 20-year high at St. �山ǿ��, up 22% over fall 2021 and more than 53% higher than fall 2015.

Bonaventure school named after DePerro; late president also awarded honorary degree

May 05, 2022 | More than 150 people — family, friends, faculty, students and staff — turned out Thursday afternoon in the San Damiano Room of Francis Hall to celebrate the dedication of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

Alexa Shahine of Syracuse selected as student speaker for St. Bonaventure Class of 2022

May 01, 2022 | Alexa Shahine, a pre-med student from Syracuse, New York, has been selected as the student speaker for the Class of 2022 at St. �山ǿ��’s Commencement Exercises May 15.

Weis and colleagues present at association's annual conference

Apr 28, 2022 | Karen Weis, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, was the primary speaker for a workshop at the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2022 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in March.

Free public showing of the documentary ‘Bending the Arc’ to be held April 22 at St. �山ǿ��

Apr 11, 2022 | A showing of “Bending the Arc,” the award-winning documentary about how three young people began a movement that would change global health forever, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, in Rigas Family Theater at St. �山ǿ��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Dr. Jeff Gingerich named St. Bonaventure's 22nd president

Mar 08, 2022 | Dr. Jeff Gingerich, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of Scranton, has been named the 22nd president of St. �山ǿ��.

Ellicottville’s Poole to keynote inaugural �山ǿ�� Occupational Therapy event April 8

Feb 18, 2022 | A man whose life had “hit rock bottom” and now serves as inspiration will be the keynote speaker at a special event for the occupational therapy community of Western New York.

Perkins published in nursing journal; new program approved

Jan 31, 2022 | An article by Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, has been published in American Nurse Journal.

Tkacik earns doctorate from University of Lynchburg

Jan 31, 2022 | Dr. James Tkacik, assistant professor in the physician assistant studies program, graduated in January 2022 from the University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia, with a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree.

PA Studies program teams up with Southern Tier Health Care

Jan 31, 2022 | James Tkacik, director of clinical education for the physician assistant studies program, has been working with Southern Tier Health Care System Inc. over the past year on ways to partner with the organization.

St. Bonaventure offering master’s program in nursing for qualified students with a bachelor's degree

Jan 18, 2022 | A graduate program offering a direct pathway to the nursing profession for those with a bachelor’s degree is now available from the School of Health Professions at St. �山ǿ��.