Erin L. Frechette, of Lewiston will complete the Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant Studies degree at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) of Midwestern University in August. Ms. Frechette will participate in an official graduation ceremony and conferring of degrees at the Glendale Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on June 3.

Ms. Frechette is the daughter of Patrick Frechette of Lewiston. After graduating from Lewiston High School in 1997, she earned a Bachelor of Science from Castleton State College of Vermont in 2001. After graduating from MWU, Ms. Frechette plans to practice in women’s health in Worcester, Mass.

The Physician Assistant (PA) Studies master’s program at Midwestern provides a rigorous 27-month curriculum that prepares students to practice medicine with physician supervision. A typical PA practice centers on patient care and may include educational, research, and administrative duties.