Chris Snavely, Winner, PA-C, 1995 graduate of the University of South Dakota Physician Assistant studies program, was recently inducted into the physician assistant Pi Alpha national honor society as a distinguished alumni member.
Pi Alpha is the national physician assistant honor society organized for the promotion and recognition of both PA students and graduates. Membership signifies the inductees significant academic achievement and honors them for their leadership, research, community/professional service and other related activities. The society also encourages a high standard of character and conduct among students and graduates.
In addition to his induction, Snavely also served as the keynote speaker for the 2015 graduating class of the physicians assistant studies program. He spoke of his love for his family, his hometown and the patients he serves in the community of Winner.
Also graduating that day was Rachele (Schrader) Vietor, Winner. She received the PA program’s didactic achievement award for her outstanding academic performance during her tenure in the program. She will be living in Winner and practicing with Horizon Health Care Inc.