Nicolette Manzi ‘18

Nicolette Manzi ‘18 | Biology Major, Psychology Minor | Physician Assistant at Atrius Health

What were you involved with on the Hilltop?

I was a coordinator for the Meelia Center for Student Engagement, an actress in the Abbey Players, and a member of the Alpha Lamba Delta National Honor Society. 

What are 1-2 Highlights of your time at the College?

I would say definitely getting to work for Kids Café, a great organization, as a coordinator through the Meelia center. In addition, performing on stage with the Abbey Players and studying abroad in Galway Ireland.

How did the college shape you/prepare you for your career as PA?

I consider my education at Saint A’s to be essential in my success in PA school and beyond. The rigor of my classes and education I received at Saint A’s helped my prepare for the intense curriculum of PA school. My relationship with faculty also allowed me to ask questions outside the classroom, and be a curious learner, all things that were helpful when I was training to be a PA. 

My liberal arts education also allowed me to be well versed in subjects beyond just the core sciences classes and again made me a curious learner and helped me later connect with my patients on various subject matters. Other unique things at Saint A’s like my time working with the Meelia Center broaden my horizons and helped shape the ways I wanted to practice medicine and also helped set me apart when applying to PA school. 

Career Path since graduation.

I graduated with my Bachelors in Biology in 2018 and worked at a hospital for 2 years to gain health care experience prior to going to Northeastern for PA school. I then graduated PA school in 2022 and started working at Atrius Health in primary care in January of 2023.  

Current work – company, title, etc.

I am a primary care Physician Assistant at Atrius Health.

Connection to the college (ex. host interns, volunteer, donate, come back to campus, etc.)

Not right now.