Jefferson College of Health Professions

A huge congratulations to Tyra McConnell (MIRS '26) for winning both the Best Student Poster Award and the People’s Choice Award for her poster, “Arterial Occlusion from DVT: A Case of Paradoxical Embolism" at the 2026 Society for Vascular Ultrasound Annual Conference.

Her exceptional work captivated both judges and attendees, highlighting the power of student-led research and clinical scholarship. A special thanks to her faculty advisor, Dr. Fox. We are incredibly proud of this outstanding accomplishment!

JCHP faculty and PhD students recently visited University College of Dublin for a learning experience focused on collaborative research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and global impact.

Learn more about their experience in Ireland here:

Jefferson Expands International Doctoral Education Through Strategic Partnerships in Ireland Through the collaborations, PhD in Health Science students engaged in interdisciplinary learning and community-based research.

Check out the photos from the PA White Coat Ceremony at East Falls.

Proud to celebrate the outstanding scholarship of our Jefferson community! Our students and faculty from the Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program and the Community & Trauma Counseling program shared their research, expertise, and innovative work at the Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference. Their presentations highlighted Jefferson’s commitment to advancing trauma-informed care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Congratulations to all who represented Jefferson so well!

Last week our Physician Assistant Studies program (EF/NJ) hosted a White Coat Ceremony for our Class of 2027 students. This marks the transition from classroom learning to direct patient care as their clinical phase. We are excited to see you all bring knowledge, compassion, and dedication into the next chapter of your academic journey!

We have our Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) and (PhD) faculty and students presenting tomorrow at the 9th Annual Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference! We are so proud of them for discussing important topics in healthcare.

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Our inaugural PhD in Health Science students recently traveled to Dublin, Ireland, for an international doctoral intensive at University College Dublin (UCD) SMARTLab as part of their studies for a Design Thinking and Inclusive Design in Health Science Research course.

Our students learned alongside PhD students from UCD through seminars, collaborative workshops, and dissertation development sessions exploring design thinking, community-based research, qualitative methodology, and interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex health challenges.

"They weren't simply learning from experts. They were presenting their own ideas, challenging assumptions, learning from one another, and building relationships with colleagues from around the world. That kind of reciprocal learning is exactly what we hope to foster through a globally connected model of doctoral education." said Dr. Kirby Wycoff, Director of the PhD in Health Science Program.

Thank you to Professor Lizbeth Goodman and our colleagues at UCD SMARTLab for an incredible week of learning, collaboration, and friendship.

Attention transfer and graduate students:
We will be representing our JCHP academic programs at the next Open House on August 15th! Learn more about the following programs below. We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://www.jefferson.edu/admissions/events/transfer-graduate-center-city-open-house.html?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=centercityvisit