WCU-Texas MPA Students Win 2023 TAPA Challenge Bowl聽

  • September 29, 2023

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In a display of quick thinking and medical knowledge, a team of 国产主播 master of physician assistant students emerged this September as champions of the 21st annual Texas Challenge Bowl. 

Led by WCU-Texas students Tori I., Taylor R. and Emily A., 鈥淭eam Warfarin鈥 not only exemplified the students鈥 dedication but underscored the program’s unwavering commitment to excellence in medical education, WCU-Texas MPA Dean Amy Bronson said. 

鈥淭he challenge bowl is a really fun event to get students engaged in our profession,鈥 Bronson said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also a way to go head-to-head with programs across Texas and really show that we are a really great program to be a part of.鈥 

Hosted by the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, the Challenge Bowl is an annual quiz bowl that pits 36 teams from Master of Physician Assistant programs across the state. During each round, three teams face each other at a time in a 鈥榖racket.鈥 The winner of that bracket moves on to the next round of the single-elimination tournament. 

The WCU-Texas team鈥檚 journey to victory was marked by exceptional dedication, Bronson said. In addition to their rigorous class schedules, the students spent time after school with individual faculty members, not only honing their test-taking skills but also deepening their medical knowledge. 

鈥淲e were asked questions during the competition that we wouldn鈥檛 have known if we hadn鈥檛 practiced with our professors beforehand, and even during class,鈥 WCU-Texas MPA student Emily A. said. 鈥淓veryone was really helpful.鈥 

The Challenge Bowl became more than just a competition, team members said, and transformed into a collective effort for the MPA program, with professors and peers rallying behind the team and celebrating the win as a shared triumph.  

鈥淭he best part was really the support that we鈥檝e seen from everybody,鈥 WCU-Texas MPA student Taylor R. said. 鈥淭his was everyone鈥檚 win.鈥  

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