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Arcadia University
Michael Dryer, PA-C, Dr.PH
Donna Agnew, MT, (ASCP), MSPAS, PA-C
Christopher R.A. Sim, MPAS, PA-C
Linda Brasel, MS, PA-C
Michael Huber, MMS, PA-C
David Paulk, EdD, PA-C
Joe Zaweski, MPAS, PA-C
Thomas Lynch, PhD, PA-C
Rachel Ditoro, MSPAS, PA-C
Judy Joseph, PA-C
Diana Noller, MMS, PA-C
Amanda Seymour, MSPAS, PA-C
Jen Smith, MA, PA-C
Renee Vacanti, MSPAS, PA-C
Irwin Wolfert, MD, FACFP
Tabassum Salam, MD, FACP
1996
MMS, dual degree MPH
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BP Screening; Fund raising; Homeless/Food bank work
Arcadia University
Michael Huber and David Paulk
University: www.arcadia.edu
Program: http://www.arcadia.edu/academic/default.aspx?id=425
Dual Degree option
Campus in Christiana, Delaware (First PA Program in the State)
Internal rotations in >10 different countries
Student and Faculty Exchange agreement with University of
Birmingham, UK (Largest Medical School in the World)
All students use laptops in class
All lectures podcasted
99.8% overall pass rate NCCPA Boards
Graduates score >95th Percentile of NCCPA Boards
100%
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Chatham College
Luis Ramos, MS, PA-C
Heidi Felix, MPAS, PA-C
Carl Garrubba, MPAS, PA-C
Carol Ennulat, MBA, PA-C
1995
Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
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A campaign is undertaken each year on the campus to promote
recognition of National PA Week. This is achieved through
hanging AAPA and PSPA posters on campus and by operating a
health education exhibit to distribute printed material and health
information. Additionally, students obtain a mayoral
proclamation from the city of Pittsburgh in recognition of
National PA Week. Students and faculty participated in the 2009
televised presentation of the proclamation from Pittsburgh City
Council and Mayor Ravenstahl recognizing National PA Week.
Community Service is a requirement for students in the PA
program. Each student participates in six service experiences
which may benefit the University, the PA Program, or the
Community. Recent community projects have included 140
Volunteers for the 140th Anniversary of Chatham University;
serving meals in shelters for the homeless; packaging medical
supplies to be sent to third world countries; Paws for the Cure
Walk for Susan B. Komen Pittsburgh; and many, many more.
Printed PSPA and AAPA materials regarding the profession are
distributed as part of the community service programs
coordinated by the students. Participation in Chatham’s Annual
Health Fair is a staple of the Chatham PA students’ public
education efforts. In the past, students have participated in Tar
Wars education programs for elementary and middle school
students.
Chatham University SAAAPA Chapter
Mark Hertweck, MA, PA-C
http://www.chatham.edu/departments/healthmgmt/graduate/pa/
Poster presentation at the 2003 AAPA conference. The Chatham
PA program has at least one fellow a year awarded a fellowship
in the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program.
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DeSales University
To provide quality medical education which integrates the
classroom and clinical experiences. The University’s aim is to
produce graduate physician assistants who have the commitment
and training to provide preventive care and education, as well as
acute and chronic care to others, with emphasis in the primary
care setting.
Christine Bruce, MHSA, PA-C
Distinguished Fellow, AAPA
Professor
Terry Russo, MMSc, PA-C
Jane Arenas, MS, PA-C
Kathleen Ehrhardt, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
David Brock, MD
Edward Jones, MD
Wayne Stuart, MD
Linda Schroeder, Program Assistant
Patricia Siegfried, Clinical Assistant
1997
MSPAS (Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies)
40; more than 400 graduates to date
Continuation of clothing and food drives for local community;
collection of stuffed animals and puzzles for local hospitalized
children. Healthcare check-up booth for all students at University
Center.
Child Advocacy Program Holiday tree, with donations
distributed locally. 5K “Keep the Pace” Race benefit.
Fundraisers at local restaurants to benefit the DeSales Free
Clinic.
DeSales University Student Society
Terry Russo
www.desales.edu/physicianassistant
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Integrated curriculum for clinical medicine,
pathophysiology, and pharmacology for entire didactic
year
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Friday morning clinical rotations during the didactic year
of the program, allowing our students to see patients
clinically every week, reinforcing their didactic
instruction and broadening their clinical expertise
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Over 900 local preceptors affiliated with the PA Program,
allowing our students to stay in the Lehigh Valley to
complete their clinical training without the need for
relocation
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Faculty that continue to practice clinically, allowing them
to be better teachers
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Students have multiple job offers during the clinical rotations,
receiving offers locally, in state and out of state. Many do not
return to their home state after graduation, remaining in the
Lehigh Valley. Average starting salary for ‘08 class was
$76,222. All graduates are employed or enter medical/dental
school within four months of graduation.
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DeSales University Physician Assistant Program won a
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from
the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC on
June 14, 2003.
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Seven-time Pennsylvania State Medical Challenge Bowl
Champions
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Three-time Northeast Medical Challenge Bowl
Champions (46 programs in region)
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Four-time National Medical Challenge Bowl Champions.
Only 4-time champion in the U.S., as well as only backto-back champion (2002, 2004, 2008, 2009)
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Ranked FIRST in the nation on the PACKRAT
examination for ten consecutive class years (2001-2010
classes). For the last nineteen test administrations,
DeSales has been first or second for each examation.
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More than 99% of our graduates pass the national
certification examination on their first attempt after
graduation. (100% first-time pass rate for the last 7
classes.)
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National Partnership Award given for joint venture
between The DeSales Free Clinic and the Allentown
Rescue Mission. The DeSales Free Clinic is a studentdriven initiative and was opened in January 2007, with
the help of students who wanted to provide healthcare to
the needy in the area. Students provide healthcare
services under the direction of the DeSales faculty.
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Six National Public Health Scholarship winners have
graduated from the DeSales Program.
Linda Schroeder, Program Assistant
610-282-1100, x1415;
[email protected]
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034
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Duquesne University PA Program Profile
The Program’s overall purpose is to provide the highest quality
of academic and clinical training that will prepare our graduates
to be certified and licensed to practice as extenders to physicians
in a competent and reliable manner.
The mission of the Duquesne University Physician Assistant
Program is four-fold:
1.
to prepare trainees with the necessary knowledge and
skills to reliably perform the role of a physician assistant.
2. to promote a lifelong responsibility for ongoing learning
and active participation in a changing health care
environment.
3. to instill a professional identity in each student based on
the education for the mind, heart and soul that is achieved
at Duquesne.
4. to prepare graduates to provide quality primary health
care among rural, urban and minority populations.
Duquesne University provides an environment in which we can
enrich the mind and the life of the spirit by providing the highest
quality of educational and clinical professionalism, and
maintaining an atmosphere of inclusion, tolerance and free
exchange of ideas that fosters critical thinking and problemsolving. The faculty work with the students in a values-laden
environment to achieve this end. The Rangos School, through the
Department of Physician Assistant Studies, encourages students
to examine the moral and ethical foundations of their thoughts
and actions, and to develop their values and ethical commitment
as it relates to the provision and delivery of healthcare services.
The Program’s overall purpose is to provide the highest quality
of academic and clinical training that will prepare our graduates
to be certified and licensed to practice as extenders to physicians
in a competent and reliable manner. To fulfill this mandate, five
departmental goals guide the Program. They include:
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to provide an innovative and stimulating course of study
through an integrated set of educational experiences
to facilitate an understanding of core medical sciences,
patient care, cultural values, public policy issues, and
critical thinking that will enable future physician
assistants to assume positions of responsibility
to graduate a cadre of educated and clinically-competent
professionals able to serve the public by delivering high
quality, cost-effective medical services while
simultaneously improving access to care
to engage in meaningful research applicable to the
interests and needs of the physician assistant profession
to provide ample opportunities for service learning
consistent with the University’s Mission.
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Bridget Calhoun, DrPH, PA-C
Dana Motika, MPA, PA-C
Mark Freeman, MBA, MEd, PA-C
Linda Bizzak, MPA, PA-C
Allison Morgan, MPA, PA-C
Linda Sekhon, MMS, PA-C
Cheri Tedrick, Admistrative Secretary
1993
Master’s in Physican Assistant
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PASA
Allison Morgan, MPA, PA-C
http://www.duq.edu/physician-assistant/index.cfm
Entry level” students come into Duquesne University as
freshmen, complete the five year curriculum, and earn both a
Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and a Master of Physician
Assistant degree.
• The rigorous 3-year pre-professional curriculum is comprised
of core curriculum requirements and pre-requisites for the
professional phase.
• Pre-requisite courses provide the strong science background
necessary for academic success as a professional phase student.
• Pre-professional phase students meet with PA program faculty
on a regular basis and have numerous opportunities to learn more
about the program and the PA profession.
Department of Physician Assistant
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412.396.5914
Fax: 412.396.4118
Office Location
John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences
4th Floor, Suite 420
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
The Duquesne University Physician Assistant (PA) Program was
the nation’s first five-year, entry-level Master’s degree program
in the nation.
For the past five classes (2004-2008), 100% of all graduates have
successfully passed the PANCE and are NCCPA-certified. These
scores reflect the favorable outcomes for Duquesne University
graduates, when compared to the corresponding national scores
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Gannon University
Michele Kauffman, J.D. MPAS, PA-C
Carolyn Knox MS, PA-C;
Kim Cavanagh, DHSc, PA-C;
Jennifer Freer, MSPAS, PA-C
Cathy Gillespie, DHSc, PA-C;
Holly Jodon, MPAS, PA-C;
Thomas Serena, MD, FACS;
Judy Quinlan, Department Administrative Assistant
1977
5-year Master of Physician Assistant Science (MPAS)
2-year Post-Baccalaureate MPAS degrees.
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Carolyn Knox, MS, PA-C
www.gannon.edu/programs/grad/pa2yrgrad.ihtml
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Catherine Gillespie, DHSc, PA-C, [email protected]
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Hahnemann PA Program at Drexel University
To educate primary care physician assistants; Improve health
care delivery in rural and urban medically underserved areas; and
to promote the physician assistant profession.
Patrick Auth, Ph.D., MS, PA-C, Hahnemann Physician Assistant
Program; Geraldine Buck, DrPH-C, MHS, PA-C, Program
Director for PA Post professional program
Jose “Pepe” Barcega, MHS, BS, PA-C;
Rebecca M. Buckley, MHS, PA-C, B.Sc.;
Nina Multak, MPAS, PA-C,
Robert Young PA-C, MS, ATC
Diana Domhoff-Smith, PA-C,
Naveed Ahmed, MD, MPAS, PA-C,MHS, Julie Kinzel, M.Ed,
PA-C
Naveed Ahmed, MD, MPAS, PA-C,
Patrick Auth, Ph.D., MS, PA-C,
Adrian Banning, MMS, PA-C;
Jose Barcega, MHS, PA-C,
Rebecca M. Buckley, MHS, PA-C;
Rosalie Coppola, MHS, PA-C;
Ellen D. Feld, M.D., FACP;
Gretchen L. Fox, MMsc, PA-C;
Julie Kinzel, M.Ed, PA-C;
Nina Multak, MPAS, PA-C,
Daniela C. Livingston, PA-C, MD;
Annie Madden, PA-C;
Kathryn Phillips, MHS, PA-C;
Donna Reuther, PA, MPAS;
Diana Domhoff-Smith, PA-C, MHS,
Charles Stream, MPH, PA-C;
Robert Young, PA-C, MS, ATC
1971
MHS
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Blood Pressure screening on campus and at local homeless
shelter
Community Service/Public Education Activities:
Regular volunteer service at local homeless shelter; blood
pressure and stroke risk assessments at various health fairs,
community education to elementary school children, senior
centers and community agencies; collection of food and clothing
donations to local charities
Curriculum Highlights/Info:
The curriculum consists of 117 quarter credit hours over a
continuous 27 month period with a part-time option requiring an
additional calendar year of study. The curriculum is divided into
12 months of didactic courses followed by 15 months of
supervised clinical practice. The program is challenging both
intellectually and physically. It demands a high degree of
integrity, self-sufficiency, motivation, self discipline and study
skills.
Wilbur W. Oaks Student Society
Julie Kinzel, M.Ed, PA-C
http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/physician_assistant/
masters_welcome.asp
http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/physician_assistant/awards.asp
100% with 40% practicing in primary care settings and the
remainder in a full spectrum of medical and surgical specialties.
Telephone number 215-762-7135;
Physician Assistant Program
Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
1505 Race Street
Mailstop 504
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
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King's College Physician Assistant Program
The King’s College Physician Assistant (PA) Program is
designed to provide sophisticated didactic and clinical training in
all areas of general medicine. The goal is to provide basic
knowledge and competencies upon which the PA can depend and
build in the future. After completion of the program, a physician
assistant under supervision of a licensed physician will be
capable of performing certain tasks heretofore performed by a
physician.
Frances Feudale, DO
Diana Easton, MPAS, PA-C, Clinical Director
Jocelyn Hook, MPAS, PA-C, Clinical Coordinator
William Reynolds, MPAS, PA-C, Clinical Coordinator
Kyle Fetterolf, MPAS, PA-C,
Jean Denion, MHA, PA-C,
Barbara Sauls, Ed.D, PA-C
Lorraine Noviniger, M.Ed, PA-C (part-time)
Pamela MacNeely, PA-C (part-time)
Ellie Steinruck, PA-C (part-time)
Mark Radziewicz, DO
1975
Master of Science PA Studies
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Student society participates in runs/walks for Lupus, Alzheimer’s
Disease, and other causes, adoption of families for Thanksgiving
and Christmas. Preventive Health presentations are done as part
of Master’s project options on various topics as assigned by
clinical faculty.
History of the King’s College PA Program, Murmur’s Alumni
Newsletter
Simman utilized in Physical Diagnosis Labs
Cadaver Lab in conjunction with A &P course
Dr. Lester Saidman Student Society
Barbara Sauls, Ed.D, , PA-C
Jean Denion, MHA, PA-C
Sharon Kaminski,
Administrative Assistant
Pamela Wiernusz,
Administrative Assistant
King’s College Dept. of PA Studies
133 N River St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
570-208-5853
570-208-6018, fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Mission:
Lock Haven University
The mission of the program is to educate and train highly-skilled
Physician Assistants who:
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are capable of providing quality health care
have expertise in the health care needs of the medically
underserved
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are prepared to critically evaluate, and become leaders in
bringing about improvement in the medical and social
systems that affect the health of underserved populations
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will seek and retain employment as primary care
Physician Assistants in medically underserved areas of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Walter Eisenhauer, MPAS, PA-C
Anna Mae Smith, MPAS, PA-C
Lane Bower, MHSc, PA-C
Academic Coordinator(s):
Steven Harris, MHS, PA-C
Walter Eisenhauer, MPAS, PA-C
Anna Mae Smith, MPAS, PA-C
Lane Bower, MHSc, PA-C
John Leffert, MPAS, PA-C
Steven Harris, MHS, PA-C
Curtis Grenoble, MS, PA-C
Sarah Lewis, MHS, PA-C
Dr. Michael Greenburg, MD, MBA
Dr. Lou Widmann, PharmD
Mr. Dan Gales, ATC
Ms. Lori Beers
Ms. Candace Gibson
1996
Master of Health Science
“3+2” B.S./Master of Health Science
40 (72 max starting with the entering class of 2012 in May of
2010)
Information table at sites on campus
1. Adopt a Family
2. Hunger Bowl food drive
3. LHU Campus Community Health Fair
4. Diaper Drive
5. 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit Sister’s Place
6. Clothes/Medical Supplies Collection for Morocco
7. Relay for Life
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8. Children’s Health Fair
9. Children’s Health Day at Dickey Elementary School
10. Volunteered to do grounds keeping at the Infant
Development Center
11. Used Cell Phone Drive for the Clinton County Women’s
Center
12. Lycoming County Health Fair
13. Book Drive for AAPA 2009
John Schroeder Physician Assistant Student Society (JS PASS)
Lane Bower, MHSc, PA-C
http://gradprograms.lhup.edu/pa
The first year of the program is primarily classroom and the
second year primarily clinical. Courses are arranged so that
foundation information is learned early and provides students
with confidence and a strong basis for subsequent material. The
medical content is designed around the most common problems
encountered in primary care. Clinical experiences in the second
year also emphasize primary care. Students gain depth and
breadth of knowledge during five clinical rotations and one
clinical preceptorship. The rotations are six weeks in duration
and are concentrated in the areas of pediatrics, obstetrics,
gynecology or emergency medicine, general internal medicine,
and general surgery. The preceptorship is an 18 week clinical
experience in primary care.
The curriculum is presented in a modular format. Each module
corresponds to a body system or medical specialty and contains
information regarding: epidemiology, pathophysiology, physical
diagnosis, clinical medicine, diagnostic procedures, anatomy,
medical reasoning, rural health issues, medical issues, medical
records/communications, pharmacology, medical nutrition, and
medical research. Each module contains lecture, laboratory,
service learning, and case-based learning components.
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Locations include the Lock Haven University main campus and
three branch locations (Clearfield Campus, Charles Cole
Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, and the Dixon University
Center in Harrisburg) via distance education (internet TV
delivery), accompanied by onsite faculty, the LHUP program
offers students a high quality, affordable education experience.
Multiple PSPA Nathaniel Alston Award winners
Multiple Lock Haven University Foundation scholarship winners
AAPA Grant Programs supporting pediatric/childrens health
90+ Percent
Ms. Lori Beers
214 Health Professions, Railroad St.
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA 17745
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Marywood University
Karen E. Arscott, D.O., MSc
Lori E. Swanchak, MPAS, PA-C
Ann Mekilo, MS, PA-C
1998
Master Degree in PA Studies
15-30
Various programs with AHEC, Race for the Cure, Various
programs with Women's Health Alliance, Various Health
Screening in Community.
Health Literacy Promotion Program, Community Book Drive,
and reading to children in local elementary schools
Marywood University Physician Assistant Student Society
(M.U.P.A.S.S.)
Ron Johns, PA-S, Marie Bonovoglia, Vice-President
Lori E. Swanchak, MPAS, PA-C
www.marywood.edu
5 Specialized tracks in Master Program. Choose from 1)
Emergency Medicine,
2) Orthopedic/Sports Medicine; 3) Geriatric Medicine, 4) Public
Health, 5) General Medicine.
Please contact the PA Office at Marywood at 570-348-6298 or
[email protected].
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Penn College (Pennsylvania College of Technology)
Dr. Michael Gaylor
Paula D. Holmes, M.H.S.c, PA-C
Jane Arenas, MS, PA-C
Kathy Wiegand, M.H.S.c, PA-C
1996
BS, and M.H.S.c.
Pennsylvania College of Technology and Nova Southeastern
University have entered into a unique educational agreement.
They are collaborating to give Penn College students an
opportunity to complete NSU's Master's in Health Sciences
degree by taking a combination of courses at Penn College and
NSU.
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at Pennsylvania
College of Technology is to educate a graduate who is a
professional and competent entry-level practitioner. Consistent
with our mission, our programs are structured to support and
develop essential qualities of caring, accountability, a credible
work ethic, critical thinking, problem solving and effective
interpersonal relationships. Graduates will be prepared to enter
the health professions workforce, and be eligible for licensure,
certification and advanced education.
Number in graduating class: 30
• Twenty-seven students in the Physician Assistant Program at
Penn College gained real-world experience while they served
baseball teams 24 hours a day for 16 days during the recent Little
League World Series in South Williamsport. The students, who
are juniors and seniors in the program, provided urgent care for
players, coaches and their hosts, or “uncles,” from Aug. 15 to 30.
They saw more than 200 patients while they manned the
infirmary in International Grove – the residential area set aside
for the baseball teams.
• Blood Pressure Screenings on Penn College campus during Fall
and Spring Visitations.
• Loyalsock Elementary School Career Fair.
• Susquehanna Health Fair at the Lycoming Mall, in Muncy.
Students held a meet and greet with the community and
explained about the PA profession and what PA does as well as
offering free blood pressure screenings.
• Heath Summer Camp at Penn College. Students’ grades 7
through 10 come to Penn College to learn more about health
professions. Several PA’s from Regions VI educated the students
about the Physician Assistant profession. The students were also
taught how to cast and splint.
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•The 5th annual Russell M. Trapp memorial golf tournament was
held June 19 and Penn College PA students as well as many
PSPA members donated their time to gather donations from
regions far and wide, as well as donating their time to work at the
golf tournament to make the 5th annual tournament a huge
success.
Blood Pressure Screening at Lycoming Mall.
Physician Assistant Club (PAC)
Miriam Witmer, PA-S
Paula D. Holmes, M.H.S.c., PA-C
http://www.pct.edu/paprogram
The Physician Assistant Program contains a tiered classroom
with a seating capability of 50 with wireless Web capabilities for
laptop student computers. The Anatomy lab consists of six
ventilated cadaver tables, one of these having self-enclosed
ventilation capabilities. The lab has a secured alarmed entrance,
and students have access to the lab 24 hours a day.
• 2004 Physician Assistant Senior Student selected as
Commencement Speaker
• 2004 Physician Assistant Graduate Accepted Surgical
Residency at Yale
• 2004 allowed the opportunity for a Senior Physician Assistant
student to spend a week in Guatemala on a medical mission trip.
The team was about 55 including 12 translators and several bus
drivers. 40 people were from Pennsylvania which included 6
Medical Doctors, 1 Physician Assistant, 1 PA-student, several
Nurses, a Pharmacist, a Veterinary Doc, and medical assistants.
We were proud to have one of our senior students be such an
active part of this mission trip.
• Penn College's Physician Assistant Class of 2003 and 2004
have both achieved a 100-percent passage rate on the national
certification exam (PANCE) during the post graduation testing
cycle, according to word from the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants.
• PCT Physician Assistant Graduates also have a 100%
placement / employment rate within 6 months of graduation.
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
The Mission of the PCOM Physician Assistant Program is to
educate highly qualified physician assistants, focusing on
preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and
comprehensive health care providers for clinical practice in rural
and urban medically underserved areas.
John Cavenagh, MBA, PA-C
Marilyn DiFeliciantonio, MLS, PA-C
Colleen Maguire, MHS, PA-C
Laura Molloy, MMS, PA-C
1996
Master of Science in Health Science
approximately 50
PCOM PA students are very active in their student society. In
addition, the curriculum includes Community Service courses
that provide both didactic and practical experience in providing
public health education to the community. The areas of public
education and community service often meld as students
participate in a wide variety of projects that focus on these areas
on an ongoing basis. PCOM PA students participate in activities
such as:
· tutoring underserved urban school districts
· volunteer work at homeless shelters, women crisis centers and
soup kitchens
· fund raising for local charities and organizations such as AIDS
Walk, Dining Out for Life, Breast Cancer rose sale, the Susan G.
Komen Foundation, COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant
Association) and American Heart Walk to name a few
· established first-ever PA Olympics between PCOM and Drexel
University students (PCOM won and both PA programs donated
their proceeds to Shriner’s Hospital for Children)
· students are donors and participants in every PCOM blood and
bone marrow drive
· packaged over 700 pounds of pasta for Greater Philadelphia
Food Bank
· volunteered at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
To celebrate the day, PCOM has hosted renowned speakers and
panels comprised of both clinical and academic PA experts to
address the current PCOM PA students, faculty and alumni. We
also opened the event to undergraduate students from the
University of the Sciences at Philadelphia (USP). Students were
able to ask questions of panel members. The lectures and
discussions were followed by a reception for all PA students,
faculty and PCOM physician assistant alumni.
Sara Somers Rupert PA Student Society
Michael Huber, MMS, PA-C
Laura Molly, MMS, PA-C
Colleen Maguire, MHS, PA-C
www.pcom.edu
Student successes:
Highlights of Curriculum:
· Last year the Sara Somers Student PA Society started the 1st
Annual PA Olympics in Philadelphia and won the event. This
was done in conjunction with another local PA Program to raise
money for a charity organization. This year PCOM will
coordinate this event again and will involve all four of the local
area PA programs.
· PA students founded the first PCOM PA Newsletter called the
Medical Examiner to circulated to all clinical preceptors, alumni
and students.
· PA Student Society awarded the 2002 PCOM Community
Service Award
· Students have raised in the past over $1,000 and donated it to
community organizations
Highlights of curriculum: The PCOM PA curriculum is a 26month program. It includes academic offerings that are unique to
PCOM. Because PCOM is a medical college, we have a full
anatomy lab and students learn on cadavers in the class, Human
Gross Anatomy. Community Health Service I and II provide
students an opportunity to interface with community-based
agencies and become familiar with diverse communities, both
their challenges and their resources. In addition, this course
allows students to develop a better understanding of how social,
environmental and cultural factors can impact their patients’
attitudes about health. In part II, students have the opportunity to
perform an ongoing community service project with students at
local underserved schools. The class, Radiology for Physician
Assistants is an introduction to the field of radiology designed to
provide the Physician Assistant student with a basic knowledge
of the use and interpretation of a variety of radiographic studies.
The class, Medical Nutrition introduces students to the basics of
nutrition science as it relates to clinical medicine. Topics include
nutrition assessment, focusing on dietary history taking and
physical exam skills needed for the management of health and
disease. The basic principles of vitamins and minerals, including
digestion, absorption, function, structure deficiency, toxicity,
requirements throughout life, and preventive aspects are
included. Students complete 7 core preceptorships, each sixweek in length. Our preceptorships allow students the
opportunity to work in medicine in many areas of the country in
both rural and urban settings. These clinical settings span the
entire country from California to Georgia, Alaska to Hawaii,
from Texas to Florida, Washington to Maine, and the entire east
Highlights of Curriculum
(Cont):
Percent Hired Upon
graduation:
PA Program:
Program Director:
Clinical Coordinator:
Medical Director:
Year Program Established:
Degrees Offered:
Mission:
Number in Graduating Class:
Public Education Efforts:
National PA Day Activities:
Name of Student Society:
President of Student Society:
Faculty Advisor of Society:
Web site Address:
coast. In addition to required preceptorships, students are able to
take a four-week elective preceptorship of their choice. Each
student develops an individualized learning contract that includes
objectives for their elective rotation and a method to demonstrate
achievement of these objectives at the conclusion of their
preceptorship. Also unique to the PCOM PA program is the
student retreat. After students complete orientation week and
their summer term, they go participate in a two-day “Outward
Bound” type retreat to strengthen team building skills and
address cultural diversity issues.
100%
Philadelphia University
Michael A. Rackover, PA-C, M.S.
Karen Sweeney, PA-C, MHS
John Krimm, D.O
1994
Master of Science
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program of Philadelphia
University is:
I. To provide students with the foundation of knowledge and
technical skills necessary to competently perform the functions
of the physician assistant (PA) profession in an ethical,
empathetic manner.
II. A secondary focus is to prepare students to provide primary
care medical services to underserved populations in inner-city
locations.
This mission will be accomplished through a well-organized,
comprehensive program of didactic courses and clinical
experiences developed and implemented by highly qualified
faculty and administrative staff using Philadelphia University
facilities and outside clinical sites.
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Master’s Projects to include Community Service
and Patient Education
Luncheon
Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program
Student Society
David Mumma, PA-S ’05 & Jacqueline Pagenkemper, PA-S ‘06
Robert W. Emery, PA-C
http://www.philau.edu/paprogram/
Highlights of Curriculum:
Student successes:
Percent hired upon
graduation:
PA Program:
Interim Program Director:
Clinical Coordinators:
Academic Coordinators:
Year Program Established:
Degrees Offered:
Number in Graduating Class:
National PA Day Activities:
Community Service:
Name of Student Society:
Faculty Advisor of Society:
Published:
25 month curriculum –
State-of-the-art Teaching Facilities
Full dissection Anatomy
Full-time PharmD on faculty
Comprehensive Basic Science Curriculum
Innovative Behavioral Science Curriculum
Practical Curriculum Orientation
Humanistic Emphasis
Outstanding Clinical Sites
Excellent Seminars including Medical
Genetics & Bioterrorism
Innovative Teaching Methods and
Evaluation Systems
Clinical Electives
Great PANCE Preparation
Excellent Program Location: Philadelphia
Raised $2500.00+ for Breast Cancer Research in
October 2004
30% & 85% at 5 months
Saint Francis University
Bill Duryea, PA-C
Cynthia Casher, PA-C
Donna L. Yeisley, M.Ed., PA-C
1979
The SFU PA Program offers both a five-year and a two-year
Master of Physician Assistant Science degree. A student, without
previous college coursework, may apply for the five-year
program (receives B.S. in Health Science at the completion of
the fourth year). A student with a completed
baccalaureate degree would apply for the two-year program.
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The Department holds a luncheon on PA Day.
Students perform blood pressure screening and assist in giving
flu shots each year. The students also complete Wellness Posters
Sessions and Master Capstone Projects such as “What you need
to know about Dialysis”
Public education efforts: The Department and its students
educate the public at Rotary Club Career Fairs, Health Career
Summer Camps, Science Day and visits by High School Students
to the Department’s Cadaver Lab.
John Orichosky Physician Assistant Student Society
William Duryea, Ph.D., PA-C
PSPA News, Spring 2003
PA Program:
Program Director:
Clinical Coordinators:
Academic Coordinators:
Year Program Established:
Degrees Offered:
Number in Graduating Class:
National PA Day Activities:
Name of Student Society:
Faculty Advisor of Society:
Web site Address:
Student successes:
Highlights of Curriculum:
Percentage hire upon
graduation:
Published:
Seton Hill University
Bernadette Fondy, Ph.D.
Jane Arenas, MSPAP, PA-C
Cathy Shallenberger, MS, PA-C
1997
B.S., certificate
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The didactic-year students had several educational displays with
information concerning breast self-exams, stress management,
and balancing one’s diet. Pre-Professional phase students handed
out information about the PA Profession.
PAth to Wellness
Bernadette Fondy, Ph.D
www.setonhill.edu
Class of 2002 graduate: 1 accepted into an Orthopedic Residency
1 recipient of National Health Services Corp Scholarship
Program begins in January of each year and offers a BS in
Physician Assistant or certificate for those who already have a
BS. Students participate in pharmacology courses broadcast
synchronously from St Francis University campus to Seton Hill
University and Penn College. This provides 70 hours of
instruction in pharmacology which exceeds the requirement for
licensure in Pennsylvania.
All are employed.
PSPA News, Spring 2003