Physician Assistant Student Gains Rural Health Experience

Alyssa Glaves completes clinical rotation at Jewell County Rural Health Clinic

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Alyssa Glaves, a physician assistant student at Kansas State University, is currently completing a clinical rotation at the Jewell County Rural Health Clinic. Glaves, a lifelong resident of Washington, Kansas, is committed to serving rural communities through family medicine. During her time at the clinic, she has learned a tremendous amount from the practitioners and is grateful for their mentorship.

Why it matters

Glaves' experiences growing up in a rural community inspired her to pursue a career in medicine with the goal of improving access to quality care in small towns. Her clinical rotation at the Jewell County Rural Health Clinic is helping prepare her to practice family medicine in a rural area, where she can build lasting relationships with patients and care for multiple generations of families.

The details

Alyssa Glaves is a physician assistant student at Kansas State University who is currently in the clinical phase of her education. She is completing her first rotation at the Jewell County Rural Health Clinic, where she is learning from the practitioners and advancing her clinical skills. Glaves graduated from Washington County High School in 2021 and earned a bachelor's degree in nutrition and health from Kansas State University in 2024, with a secondary major in gerontology and a minor in psychology.

  • Glaves began classes in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at Kansas State University in January 2025.
  • Glaves is expected to graduate from the program in May 2027.

The players

Alyssa Glaves

A physician assistant student at Kansas State University who is committed to serving rural communities through family medicine. She is a lifelong resident of Washington, Kansas.

Jewell County Rural Health Clinic

The clinic where Glaves is currently completing a clinical rotation as part of her physician assistant studies program.

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What they’re saying

“Alyssa has learned a tremendous amount from the practitioners at Jewell County Rural Health Clinic and is deeply grateful for their mentorship and guidance as they continue to help her advance her clinical skills.”

— Alyssa Glaves, Physician Assistant Student (The Superior Express)

What’s next

Glaves is expected to graduate from the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at Kansas State University in May 2027 and plans to practice family medicine in a rural area.

The takeaway

Alyssa Glaves' commitment to serving rural communities and her clinical experiences at the Jewell County Rural Health Clinic demonstrate the importance of providing quality healthcare access in small towns and the valuable role physician assistants can play in addressing this need.