DMSc Student Jacquelyn Granquist Celebrates First Academic Publication

The College of Idaho is proud to recognize Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) student Jacquelyn Granquist, PA-C, MMS, for reaching a significant milestone in her academic and professional career with the publication of her first scholarly research article.

Granquist, who is enrolled in the College’s Health System Leadership track, recently served as a co-author on the publication, “Trends and Predictors of Colonoscopy Completion After Abnormal Fecal Immunochemical Testing in a US National Healthcare System.” The research was published in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy DDW 2026 Abstracts special issue and presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 in Chicago, one of the world’s premier conferences in gastroenterology.

The achievement also earned recognition from the Office of PA Services within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which shared the accomplishment with Physician Assistants across the Veterans Health Administration, celebrating Granquist’s contribution to national scholarly activity and her commitment to advancing Veteran healthcare.

“This is my first academic publication, and it represents a tremendous milestone in my career,” Granquist shared in the announcement. “I am especially proud to have contributed by designing the charts and figures featured in the publication and poster, which helped visually convey our findings.”

Following the publication, Granquist reached out to her DMSc faculty to express her gratitude for their mentorship throughout the program.

“I want to share this accomplishment with you and thank you for your expertise and guidance, and for inspiring me to incorporate writing into my career,” she wrote. “I am looking forward to the second half of my DMSc journey and to the exciting possibilities ahead.”

Her success reflects one of the core goals of The College of Idaho’s Doctor of Medical Science program: empowering physician assistants to become leaders, scholars, educators, and innovators who advance patient care through evidence-based practice and research.

By combining rigorous coursework with faculty mentorship and practical leadership development, the DMSc program encourages students to contribute meaningfully to the profession while continuing their clinical careers. Granquist’s publication demonstrates how students can apply what they learn in the classroom to produce impactful scholarship with real-world implications.

The College of Idaho congratulates Jacquelyn Granquist on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to seeing her continued success as she completes her Doctor of Medical Science degree.