Fellowship Alumni Spotlight: Anna Solomon

Anna Solomon is a fifth-year student in the Duquesne University Physician Assistant Studies program who participated in the 2022 Patient Safety Fellowship. Anna is from West Deer, Pennsylvania. An active participant on campus, Anna served as President of her residence hall, Vice President of the Duquesne Student Alumni Association, and a member of the Honors College. During her time at Duquesne, Anna worked as an intern at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Pittsburgh's Hill District, where she learned about the effective delivery of community-based health care. In 2022, Anna was awarded the John G. Rangos Anatomy Prize for her paper on spinal epidural steroid injections. Anna graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a minor in Public Health.

Anna is currently on clinical rotations, where she participates in patient safety initiatives such as preventing falls and infections, conducting morbidity and mortality discussions, and advocating for the needs of patients and their families. Anna hopes to work as a neurosurgical physician assistant after graduation.