Driven by Compassion
How a Chance Injury Inspired Walid Saleh’s Path to Medicine Walid Saleh’s path to becoming a physician assistant began in his family’s tire shop in Louisiana. From Tire Shop to Healthcare Shortly after high school, he was managing the shop when a cut from a blown-out tire sent him to urgent care. There, he […]
Empowering Students to Thrive
Through Empathy, Strategy, and Support, Lisa Henry Helps Health Sciences Students Turn Challenges Into Growth When students in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Health Sciences begin to question their path, Lisa Henry, who is a CoHS Student Services Advisor, is often the voice that helps them find their way forward. With a calm presence and […]
Teaching with Precision
Amber Murphy Prepares PAs for Both Practice and Compassion Amber Murphy, MSSc, PA-C, assistant professor of Lawrence Technological University’s Physician Assistant Program, built her career on precision. First, in the operating room, and now in the classroom. Growing up, Murphy was always interested in healthcare. After considering medical school, she selected the PA path […]
Letter From the Dean
As we begin our second year, the College of Health Sciences continues to grow in purpose and impact. This fall, we celebrated our first anniversary as a college, the Long White Coat Ceremony for our physician assistant cohort, and the arrival of a new class of future health innovators. Each milestone reflects the heart of […]
