This ceremony marks an important milestone for our cohort of learners as they begin their journey along the path to become a Physician Assistant.



The lives stream for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies MPAS Program-Stethoscope Ceremony Class of 2028 will begin at 9:00 am on Friday August 21, 2026.

Event Details

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Convocation Hall, University of Saskatchewan

Program

Master of Ceremonies
Dr. Rahul Mainra (emcee), opening remarks 

Welcome and Blessing
Knowledge Keeper Judy Pelly
 
Remarks from Minister of Advanced Education
Hon. Ken Cheveldayoff, Minister

Remarks from Saskatchewan Health Authority 
Dr. Mark Fenton, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Integrated Health

Remarks from College of Medicine Dean
Dr. Sarah Forgie 
 
Remarks from Academic Director
Dr. Trustin Domes

Student Awards - Dr. Gerald Siemens Award

Presentation of Stethoscopes
Speaker: Mr. Ashley Millham, CD, CCPA

Presenters, and MPAS mentors:
Capt. Kim Derkson CD, CCPA
Edward Loewen CD, CCPA

Student group photo in Convocation Hall

Reception (Convocation Hall)

Incoming Class

Emily Biggin

Lynette Jarjis

Paige Cheveldayoff

Brynn Lewis 

Carli Cooling

Thuy Hang Nyugen

Alana Coulombe

Noah Opseth

Kaitlyn Cadrain

Jessalyn Paradowski

Paige Friesen

Jada Stevenson

Brett Hamilton

Ashley Thoms

Jordan Hein

Emily Williams 

Salma Imran

London Wongstedt

Niteesh Jain

Kelsey Young 

Contact

Anna Taruc
Administrative Coordinator
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Email: anna.taruc@usask.ca 
Phone: (306) 966-8365