Thomas Mcintyre of Marietta was a member of the Thiel College's first class of students to graduate in the physician assistant studies program. A ceremony honoring the 37 Master of Science in physician assistant studies graduates in late August at the William A. Passavant Memorial Center.

Thiel College's physician assistant studies program began in 2021, with the mission of graduating physician assistants who have the disciplinary knowledge and skills, clinical preparation, and dispositions to provide excellent patient care and serve the needs of their community.