Collected here are conference presentations and lectures given by faculty and staff in the Physician Assistant studies program.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Degree Program is a full-time, 27-month program in the Department of Physician Assistant Education within the University of the Pacific's School of Health Sciences.
Submissions from 2021
Description and Outcomes of an Interprofessional Education Activity Regarding Elder Abuse for Health Professional Students, David B. Gillette, Gabriella Musacchia, Tracey DelNero, and Todd E. Davenport
The Influence of Artificial Intelligence Medical Training on Student Learning and Skill Development, Nancy Hamler, Tana Summers, and Amin Azzam
Interprofessional Education to Promote Interprofessional Practice as an Effort to Prevent Medical Errors, Benjamin Reece, Tracey DelNero, and Deepti Vyas
Submissions from 2020
Remote Clinical Rotations, Jessica Q. Garner
Reliability of the Kiersma-Chen Empathy Scale in Health Professions Students, David B. Gillette, Todd Davenport, J. Mark Van Ness, Tracey DelNero, Deepti Vyas, Suzanne M. Galal, and E. Chavez
Use of Video Vignettes and Case-Based Learning to Educate Health Professions Students about Elder Abuse, Deepti Vyas, Tracey DelNero, Amanda Nguyen, and Lan Chi Nguyen
Submissions from 2019
Challenges and Opportunities in the Management of Overactive Bladder, Mark P. Christiansen
Charting a New Course for COPD: Key Updates for the Primary Care Clinician, Mark P. Christiansen
GLP-1 RA Therapy in T2DM: Implementing a New Standard of Care, Mark P. Christiansen
GLP-1 RA Therapy in T2DM: Implementing a New Standard of Care, Mark P. Christiansen
Goldilocks in Primary Care: A real-Life Story of Insulin Choices, Pattern Management, and Dose Adjustment, Mark P. Christiansen
Individualizing Asthma Treatments: Improving Control with Add-on Therapy, Mark P. Christiansen
Long-Term Management Strategies for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: What Clinicians Need to Know to Optimize Patient Outcomes, Mark P. Christiansen
Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Primary Care in Early Diagnosis and Management, Mark P. Christiansen
Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Primary Care in Early Diagnosis and Patient-Centered Management, Mark P. Christiansen
Optimizing the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Primary Care, Mark P. Christiansen
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management: The Primary Care Partnership, Mark P. Christiansen
Endocrine board review, Tracey DelNero
Transition to clinical practice and medical malpractice, Tracey DelNero
Evaluation and Management of Fatty Liver Disease in Primary Care, Curtis Fowler
Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop, Scott Martin and Curtis Fowler
Submissions from 2018
Early Recognition and Optimal Management of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Patient-Centered Approach, Mark P. Christiansen
Evolution of Dyslipidemia Management: The Expanding Role of PCSK9 Inhibitors, Mark P. Christiansen
Fighting the Flu: Advances in Influenza Treatment, Mark P. Christiansen
Strategies to Optimize Detection and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Primary Care, Mark P. Christiansen
Endocrine board review, Tracey DelNero
Medical billing and coding, Tracey DelNero
Evaluation and management of the Patient with Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI), Curtis Fowler
Defusing the Difficult Patient, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2017
Multimodal Treatment Strategies for Osteoarthritis Management, Mark P. Christiansen
Convulsive Syncope, Tracey DelNero
Implementation and Outcomes of TBL Activities, Tracey DelNero
Interactive Teaching with CANVAS, Tracey DelNero
Syncope – Approach to a syncopal patient in a dental office, Tracey DelNero
Hypoglycemia: Recognition and Intervention, Curtis Fowler
Hypertensive Urgency, Jed Grant
The Fundoscopic Exam in Clinical Practice, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2016
Emerging Trends in Infectious Disease, Jed Grant
Who Have You Been Kissing? (Oral Lesions), Jed Grant
Submissions from 2015
Endocrinology snip-its, Tracey DelNero
Pneumonia Update 2015, Tracey DelNero
A Pain in the Neck, Jed Grant
Toxicologic Emergencies, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2014
Enhancing Faculty Knowledge and Skills: Culturally Diverse and Underrepresented Students, Mark P. Christiansen
One Minute Preceptor, Mark P. Christiansen
Physician Assistants in Rural Primary Care: What Does the Data Show?, Mark P. Christiansen
Simulation Panel – The Use of Simulation in Physician Assistant Education Programs, Mark P. Christiansen
Understanding Consequences through Vignettes, Tracey DelNero
Current Drugs of Abuse, Jed Grant
Pediatric Pitfalls, Jed Grant
Updates in Asthma Management, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2013
What is a Physician Assistant?, Mark P. Christiansen
Why you should consider a career as a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner, Mark P. Christiansen
ENT Emergencies, Jed Grant
PA Interactions with Law Enforcement, Jed Grant
The Red Eye, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2012
What is a Physician Assistant?, Mark P. Christiansen
The Expanding Role of NPs and PAs in Dermatology Care, Mark P. Christiansen, Lakshi M. Aldredge, and Susan Tiso
How to be a Great Preceptor, Tracey DelNero
A pain in the neck: Atypical presentations of potentially life threatening conditions, Jed Grant
Management of Complications following Application of Conducted Energy Devices, Jed Grant
Ocular Emergencies, Jed Grant
Shortness of breath, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2011
NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualification in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Mark P. Christiansen
NCCPA Update and Certificates of Added Qualification (CAQ), Mark P. Christiansen
Submissions from 2010
NCCPA Update: Specialty CAQs (Certificates of Added Qualification), Mark P. Christiansen
The Latest on PA Certification from NCCPA, Mark P. Christiansen
The Latest on PA Certification from NCCPA, Mark P. Christiansen
Submissions from 2008
Get a new job, Jed Grant
Novel front end processes to decrease wait times, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2007
Effective MLP utilization in the Emergency Department, Jed Grant
Get a job, Jed Grant
Submissions from 2006
Disaster Preparedness, Before –During-After, Tracey DelNero
Submissions from 2004
Migraine management, Tracey DelNero
Migraines management, Tracey DelNero
Submissions from 2001
Women’s Health Issues, Tracey DelNero
