ARMY
Instructor / Medical Assistant at Beyond The Trek
Nicholas
Riggieri
Education & Credentials
Master of Physician Assistant Studies: June 2019, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: April 2018, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science in Human Performance: May 2008, Union College, Barbourville KY
NCCPA - Certified
Georgia State Medical License holder
Nicholas Ruggieri is an Active-Duty Army Officer with 18 years of service in both Conventional and Special Operations Formations. Nick joined the Army Reserves while attending Union College in 2005, after graduation in 2008 he enlisted into active service as an X-ray technician at Fort Sam Houston TX. Realizing he was made for more; Nick attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection and was chosen to become a Special Forces Medical Sergeant. After completion of the Q-course Nick and his wife Allie moved to 7th SFG(A) at Eglin AFB. Nick eventually applied to the Interservice Physician Assistant Program and was accepted to attend in 2017. After commissioning in 2019, Nick became the Battalion Physician Assistant at 1-64 Armor on Fort Stewart GA, where he currently works.
His service includes 2 Combat tours and multiple more deployments including being part of 1ABCT, 3ID when they rapid deployed to Germany in support of the Ukraine invasion.
Nick currently lives in Richmond Hill GA with his wife Allie, sons Nicholas (9) and Gabriel (7), daughter Charlotte (4) and dog Lilly. Nicks’ current purpose and priorities are vested in God and family. Understanding how you want your life to be is the first step in creating the future of your dreams.