All Things PA Education

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, is joined by PAEA colleagues Amanda Moloney-Johns, MPAS, PA-C, Hannah De La Rosa, MPH, PMP, and Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, to discuss insights from PAEA's annual member survey. They explore how member feedback shapes the association's priorities, resources, and services while highlighting key challenges facing PA education, including accreditation,...

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, is joined by Lachan Siebenmorgen, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, Director of Assessment and Assistant Professor, and Audra Wilson, DMSc, M.S., PA-C, Director of Didactic Education, Associate Medical Director, both from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, for a conversation about rethinking remediation in accelerated PA programs. They discuss movin...

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, is joined by Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, chief data officer and principal psychometrician at PAEA, along with Henry Makinde, PhD, for a conversation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in assessment communications and item development. The discussion explores how PAEA Assessment is incorporating AI into the early stages of item draftin...

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, President of the PA Education Association, is joined by April Stouder, EdD, MHS, PA-C, of Duke University and Shalon Buchs, EdD, MHS, PA-C, of Florida State University to explore how post-pandemic shifts are reshaping PA education. They discuss the growing need for student support, as many learners face increased anxiety, gaps in social-emotional development, and more complex health and l...

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, President of the Physician Assistant Education Association, sits down with Emma Sellers, MS, Chief Recruitment and Engagement Officer at the PA Education Association, and Justin McManus, Director of Admission Services at PAEA, to examine how admissions decisions shape PA program culture and the future workforce. They discuss mounting pressures on admissions teams and explore what traditio...

In this episode, Michael Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, President of the Physician Assistant Education Association, sits down with Tyler Smith, MPH, Chief Policy Officer at PAEA, to unpack recent changes in federal student loan policy and what they could mean for PA education. The conversation focuses on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its introduction of new loan limits that differentiate between graduate and professional students—a ...

In this episode, Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, talks with David Asprey, PhD, PA-C, and Jennifer Snyder, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, co-chairs of PAEA’s Doctoral Education Commission, about the ongoing exploration of a potential entry-level doctorate for the PA profession. They revisit the origins of the Commission and walk through the extensive research, environmental scanning, and stakeholder engagement that...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, sits down with Sara Fletcher, PhD, CEO of the Association, to recap the recent PAEA Forum in San Diego. They discuss strong attendance, engaging workshops, and an active exhibit hall, along with standout special events like the blood drive. Highlights include keynote presentations from Dr. Harvey Castro on AI in healthcare and Dr. Laurel Brait...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, talks with Lizeth Zardeneta, manager for state advocacy and external affairs for the PA Education Association. Lizeth shares how she tracks legislation and regulations that directly impact PA programs, faculty, and students, while also tackling pressing issues like clinical site shortages and scope of practice laws. She discusses strategies fo...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, talks with Brenda Diaz, DMSc, PA-C, program director at Tarleton State University, and Jason Radke, MMS, PA-C, program director at Rosalind Franklin University, about the unique challenges and rewards of leading PA programs. Dr. Diaz, whose 35-year career has centered on rural health and migrant farm workers, and Radke, with experience in pedi...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, sits down with Debbie Trueblood, MSW, FASAE, IOM, CAE, lead consultant at Association Management Center, for a conversation about board governance and leadership. Drawing on her 24 years of experience, Debbie explores the evolving landscape of board governance—highlighting shifts toward micro-volunteering, equity-driven reforms, and stre...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, sits down with Cassidy Punt, PA-C, Assistant Professor at the Rocky Vista University PA Program, and founder of the PAEA AI for PA Education Special Interest Group, for a forward-looking conversation about artificial intelligence in physician assistant education. They discuss how AI tools are being used to support learning, including AI-powere...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association (PAEA), hosts a powerful conversation with two leaders in PA education: Brandon Beattie, MMSc, PA-C, director of didactic education and assistant professor at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Colonel Michael S. Roscoe, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, director of simulation at Indiana University School of Medicine–Evansville, adjunct ...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, sits down with Angelique Redmond, BBA, PMP, Assistant Director of Clinical Education at the George Washington University PA Program. Together, they shine a spotlight on the essential, yet often underrecognized role of administrative professionals in PA education. Angelique shares her personal journey, her passion for integrating health profess...

In this episode, Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, president of the PA Education Association, sits down with Elijah Salzer, DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM, CAQ-OBGYN, clinical professor at Pace University, and Justine Herndon, PA-C, assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic. As leaders of the Sexual and Gender Minority LGBTQ+ Health Special Interest Group (SIG), they discuss the gaps in LGBTQ+ health education, the need for inclusive c...

In this episode, Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, sits down with Dipu Patel, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, and president of PAEA. Patel shares her journey to PAEA leadership, her passion for amplifying member voices, and how AI and digital health are shaping the future of PA education. She also discusses her newly published book, ...

In this episode, host Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, speaks with Stephane P. VanderMeulen, MPAS, MA, PA-C, Program Director of the PA Program at Creighton University, and Rachel Vaca-Lubischer, MSW, MPA, Program Evaluation Analyst at Creighton University. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking project to develop a dynamic dashboard designed to streamline and optimize data management for a new PA progra...

In this episode, Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, talks with Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, Senior Director of Research & DataOps, and Principal Psychometrician at PAEA, about the vital role of data in PA education. Furter emphasizes intentional data collection and analysis, distinguishing between meaningful signals and noise. He outlines PAEA’s efforts to enhance data visualization, aiming to introduce d...

In this episode, Dr. Sara Fletcher, CEO of the PA Education Association, interviews Vanessa Cobarrubias, PA-C, a member of the White House Fellowship Board and former White House Fellow at the Office of the First Lady/Department of Health & Human Services. They discuss the challenges within the PA profession, highlighting the need for advocacy, better working conditions, and the promotion of professional growth. Vanessa shares ...