Anne Dang CCPA BHSc PA BHSc

Biography

Anne is a Canadian certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) with over 8 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery both in a community and academic urban setting. She is former Vice President of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, and serves on the Board of Directors of PAs for Research and Education in Canada (PARSEC). She is also the 2015 recipient of the "Tom Ashman PA of the Year", and guest instructor at both PA Consortium and McMaster's PA Education Program. She is an avid advocate for the PA profession through social media, and enjoys advising PA students.

Quote from the Winner

In my 2nd year of PA school, on my first rotation in family medicine, my clinical preceptor had told me that "anyone can learn medicine, but you can't teach attitude". Your role as a PA learner and ultimately a practicing PA does not rely on you "just being a body, there to do the work". How you show up every single day matters too. Your attitude and energy is what makes you memorable on clinical rotations, and stand out to potential employers. This includes your enthusiasm for learning and practice of medicine, care and attentiveness to detail, your professionalism, humility, and the kindness you show people you encounter on your journey to becoming a PA, whether this be your peers, clinical instructors, preceptors, or mentors.

About the Award

The Physician Assistant Program Awards recognize excellence in teaching, mentoring and supporting in the BScPA Program. There are two categories: Excellence in Teaching Award, and PA Role Model Award.