Allysen Shaughnessy, DMSc, PA-C, the newly appointed director of advanced practice provider education at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, epitomizes dedication and excellence in the medical field. Graduating from the SIU MSPA program in 2014 and from the SIU DMSc program in 2022, her journey reflects a profound commitment to patient care, provider education, and professional advancement. Shaughnessy’s path into medicine was deeply influenced by her mother’s battles with severe asthma and breast cancer; witnessing her mother’s struggles ignited her desire to become a health care