College of Health Professions News

Pace University has been awarded more than $3 million from the New York State Department of Health’s Healthcare Education and Life-skills Program (HELP) to establish the College of Health Professions Pathways to Practice Initiative (CPPI).

Your Commencement isn’t just about walking the stage—it’s about celebrating the people and values that got you here. That’s why we want the Class of 2026 to help choose our Commencement speaker and the recipient of the Opportunitas in Action Award. Think of someone whose story will light up the room, inspire your classmates, and leave a lasting mark. Ready? Nominate now.

Graduate students from Pace University’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program, part of the College of Health Professions, will partner with the Pleasantville Farmers Market starting this Saturday, September 20, for a featured event in the annual Taste of the Market series.

A Tony nominee. A Citigroup executive. A water law strategist from the White House. This summer, Pace welcomed an extraordinary group of new leaders—each bringing a remarkable career, a bold perspective, and a shared commitment to student success. From the performing arts to business, environmental law to healthcare, these trailblazers are more than accomplished professionals—they’re mentors, visionaries, and changemakers.

Meet Raquel Sammartano! In May she represented the College of Health Professions (CHP) at the national 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado with her father, Robert Sammartano, PA-C, also in attendance!

We connected with Raquel to learn more about her academic and professional journey, inspired by her father to follow in his footsteps as a PA.

Elijah Salzer, DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM, CAQ-OBGYN, clinical professor for the Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program-NYC has been selected for the Paul Lombardo, MPS, PA-C Emeritus Educator of the Year Award.