Lon Cameron '05

After graduating from USM in 2005, Lon trialed most of his dream jobs (forest service, park service, mail delivery, etc), but ultimately realized he wanted to go into healthcare and keep the out-of-doors as an extracurricular passion. Not wanting to commit to a more extensive program, becoming a physician assistant became the obvious choice. He was accepted into UNE's PA program, which thankfully kept him local to his home state and community; He graduated in 2016 and been working ever since in emergency medicine and urgent care environments, and currently work at Maine General Medical Center.

Patient centered care has become a passion, and Lon writes, “I've found myself consistently applying my USM anthropology skill set(!); while I'm not foraging for prehistoric remnants, the cultural awareness is priceless. I really love being a PA; it's led me to become involved with MEAPA (Maine Association of Physician Assistants) serving on its board for the past four years.’

He continues, “As much as I'm enjoying my career path, I'm equally as content to return home to a cabin in the middle of nowhere and working to convert it to a year round residence. Youtube has become my "go to" for all things DIY, and the education and projects are neverending, which I appreciate. My dog of 12 years might disagree, though he has done well to find napping places amidst the hum of power tools.”

Lon Cameron and Max! At the Crooked River tiny house in Waterford, ME built by Lon.