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Scott Massey, PhD, PA-C
University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
BIOGRAPHICAL
Name: Scott Massey, PhD, PA-C Birth Date: 25 April 1960
Home Address: 4217 Bristol Lane
New Castle, PA 16105
Birthplace: Madison, WI
Home Phone: (937) 623-2395
Citizenship: United States of America
Business Address: 3420 Forbes Avenue
Murdoch Building, Room 241
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email: [email protected]
Business Phone: (412) 624-6717
EDUCATION and TRAINING
UNDERGRADUATE
1981-1982
Madison Area
Technical College,
Madison, WI
Diploma, 1982 Licensed Practical
Nursing
1985-1987
Kettering College of
Medical Arts,
Kettering, OH
Associate of Science,
1987
Physician Assistant
1987-1989
Regents College State
University of New
York-Albany,
Albany, NY
Bachelor of Science,
1989
Biology
GRADUATE
1991-1993 University of Dayton,
Dayton, OH
Master of Science,
1993
Counseling Education
1999-2003 Andrews University,
Berrien Springs, MI
Doctor of Philosophy,
2003
Leadership
2008-2008 Harvard University
School of Education,
Cambridge, MA
Diploma, 2008 Management
Development
Program
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APPOINTMENTS and POSITIONS
ACADEMIC
1991-1995 Kettering College of Medical
Arts, Physician Assistant
Program
Kettering, OH
Associate Director, Academic
Coordinator, Assistant
Professor
1997-2000 Kettering College of Medical
Arts, Physician Assistant
Program
Kettering, OH
Program Director, Assistant
Professor
2000-2005 Kettering College of Medical
Arts, Physician Assistant
Program
Kettering, OH
Associate Professor
2005-2006
Kettering College of Medical
Arts, Physician Assistant
Program
Kettering, OH
Associate Director, Professor,
Director of Graduate
Research, Learning Officer
2006-2007
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health
Sciences, Physician Assistant
Program
Manchester/Worcester
Campuses
Manchester, NH
Department Chair, Associate
Professor
2007-2010
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health
Sciences, School of Physician
Assistant Studies
Manchester/Worcester
Campuses
Manchester, NH
Dean and Program Director,
Associate Professor
2010-2011
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health
Sciences, Boston, MA
Assistant Provost of
Academic Affairs, Associate
Professor
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2011-2013
Andrews University, PhD
Program in Leadership
Berrien Springs, MI
PhD Student Advisor,
adjunct/part-time
2011-2014
Misericordia University,
Department of Physician
Assistant Studies
Dallas, PA
Founding Department Chair
and Program Director,
Professor
2014-2015
Slippery Rock University,
Physician Assistant Program
Slippery Rock, PA
Didactic Year Director and
Coordinator of Research
Assessment; Associate
Professor
2015-2017
Slippery Rock University,
Physician Assistant Program
Slippery Rock, PA
Program Director and
Associate Professor
2016-2017
University of the
Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
Master Faculty Distinguished
Visiting Professor
2017-2019
Central Michigan University,
Physician Assistant Program,
School of Rehabilitation and
Medical Sciences
Mount Pleasant, MI
Program Director and
Professor
2020-2020
Central Michigan University,
Physician Assistant Program,
School of Rehabilitation and
Medical Sciences
Mount Pleasant, MI
Associate Program Director
and Professor
2020-2020 Central Michigan University,
School of Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences,
Department of Physician
Assistant Studies, Hybrid
Program
Associate Director, Associate
Professor
NON-ACADEMIC
1987-1991
Family Practice/Emergency
Medicine
Bloomer, WI
Physician Assistant
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1992-1995
Geriatric Nursing Home
Practice
Xenia, OH
Physician Assistant
1995-2000
Wright State University
School of Medicine,
Physician Assistant Program
Dayton, OH
Physician Assistant Faculty
Appointment
1997-1998
Greene Memorial Hospital,
Fast Track and Emergency
Room
Xenia, OH
Physician Assistant, part-time
1998-2000
Geriatric Nursing Home
Practice Masonic Home
Xenia, OH
Physician Assistant, part-time
2000-2003
Hospital Albert Schweitzer
Republic of Haiti
Visiting Clinician
2000-2003
Miami Valley Trauma Center
Dayton, OH
Fast Track Service
2003-2006
Seventh-Day Adventist
Hospital, St. Ignacio, Belize
Visiting Physician Assistant
2006-2006
Internal Medicine
Miamisburg, OH
Physician Assistant
CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE
SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 2016-2026
MEDICAL or OTHER PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Inactive PA License, State of Wisconsin
Inactive PA License, State of Ohio
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MEMBERSHIP in PROFESSIONAL and SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
American Academy of Physician Assistants Fellow 1988-Present
Ohio Association of Physician Assistants Legislative Committee 1993
Kettering College of Medical Arts Alumni Board Chair, Finance Committee 1994
Ohio Academy of Physician Assistants Secretary 1994
Kettering College of Medical Arts President, Alumni 1995
Associations
National Board of Medical Examiners (National
Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants),
PANRE/Pathway II
Accreditation Review Commission for Physician
Assistant Education Accreditation
Physician Assistant Education Association Education
(2nd Term)
Alpha Eta
New Hampshire Society of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant Education Association Research
Institute
Physician Assistant Education Association Board of
Directors
PAEA Education Programming Steering Committee
Item Writer 1997-2000
Site Visitor 1997-2002
Committee Member 2006-2011
Charter Member 2008
Legislative Committee 2010
Member 2011-2012
Director at Large 2013-2014
Member 2018-
Present
HONORS
Teacher of the Year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences,
Manchester Campus
2007
Commencement Speaker, MSPAS Program, Kettering College
2007
Faculty College-Wide Research/Scholarship Award: Scholarship of Teaching,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Manchester Campus
2010
Distinguished Visiting Professor Program, South College Knoxville Tennessee
2011
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New Hampshire Physician Assistant of the Year
2011
Dean Emeritus, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2011
Nominated for Master Faculty Award, PAEA
2014
Nominated for Article of the Year, PAEA
2014
Keynote Address, “Implementing Cooperative Learning into Your
Curriculum,” Mercy College
2014
CHP Researcher Representative, CMU Research Forum
2019
PUBLICATIONS
ORIGINAL PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
Massey S, Sedrak M, Lee L. The effects of an interactive learning system on PANCE performance.
Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2008;19(3):30-34.
Massey S, Goldsmith C, Miller K, Lee L, Moreau T, White S. Effects of synchronized distance
education (SDE) on anxiety, depression, and academic achievement in a physician assistant studies
program. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Education. 2009;6(5):1-
9.
Massey S, Goldsmith C, Miller K, Lee L, Moreau T, White S. Effects of synchronized distance
education (SDE) on anxiety, depression, and academic achievement in a physician assistant studies
program. Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2009;20(2):17-22.
Massey S, Stallman J, Lee L. The relationship between formative and summative examinations
and PANCE score: Can the past predict the future? Journal of Physician Assistant Education.
2011;22(2):23-30.
Goldsmith C, Massey S, Miller K, Lee L, White S. Effects of synchronized distance education
(SDE) on anxiety, depression, and academic achievement in first year doctor of pharmacy students
in an accelerated curriculum. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 2011;4(4):285-291.
Massey S, Lee L, Young S, Holmerud D. The relationship between formative and summative
examinations and PANCE scores: A multiprogram study. Journal of Physician Assistant
Education. 2013;25(2):27-34. PubMed PMID: 23858823.
Massey S, Holmerud D, Hammond J, Tipton L, Rizzolo D, Preston T. Correlation of physician
assistant education association end of rotation examinations with the physician assistant national
certification examination. Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2015 Sep;26(3):1-3. PubMed
PMID: 26244469.
Massey S, Twombly S, Rizzolo D. Integrating oral health content into physician assistant
curricula. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2015;28(12):1-2.
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Rizzolo D, Massey S, Leonard D. Factors that influence a physician assistant/associate student’s
career choice: An exploratory study of students from the United States and United Kingdom.
Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2017 Sep;28(3):149-152. PubMed PMID: 28762990.
Lixin L, Zhou J, Massey S. Metformin: An old drug with new applications. International Journal
of Molecular Sciences. 2018;19(10):2863 PubMed PMID: 30241400.
Massey S, Yealy J, Chadha R, Beck D. The relationship between the PA school admissions exam
(PA-CAT) and undergraduate performance measured by science GPA and cumulative GPA.
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2020;18(2):9.
Rizzolo D, Massey S. Fluctuations in stress over time during the first year of health science
programs. Journal of Allied Health. 2019 Dec 31;49(2):120-124. PubMed PMID: 32469372.
OTHER NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
2002 Massey S. A mystic connection. Feature article about the physician
extender program at Albert Schweitzer Hospital. Deschepelle, Haiti. AAPA
News 1.
2002 Massey S. The physician extender program at Albert Schweitzer Hospital,
Deschepelle, Haiti. Advance for Physician Assistants.
2004 Massey S. The effects of cooperative learning versus traditional classroom
instruction on cognitive achievement, critical thinking, and attitudes toward
learning in teams in a physician assistant program. Andrews University.
Berrien Springs, MI.
BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, AND MONOGRAPHS
Massey S. The effects of cooperative learning in a medical education program. VDM Publishers.
ISBN: 978-3-8364-7593-8.
Massey S, Sedrak M. Classroom to clinic study system: personal professor for clinical rotations
and PANCE/PANRE. FA Davis Company. 2017 September.
Massey S. Labyrinth: My winding path through pain, loss, and addiction to a life of success and
fulfillment. Sacra Linguist Publishing.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
Massey S, Lee L. The effects of synchronized distance education (SDE) on anxiety, depression,
and academic achievement in a physician assistant program. Journal of Physician Assistant
Education. 2008;19(4):44-45.
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Goldsmith C, Massey S, Lee L. The effects of synchronized distance education (SDE) on anxiety,
depression, and academic achievement in a physician assistant program. American Journal of
Pharmaceutical Education. 2009;73(4) Article 57.
Massey S, Stallman J, Lee L. The relationship between formative and summative examinations
and PANCE scores: Can the past predict the future? Journal of Physician Assistant Education.
2011;22(2):18-19.
ABSTRACTS, POSTER PRESENTATIONS
November 2008 Massey S. The effects of synchronized distance education (SDE) on
anxiety, depression, and academic achievement in a physician assistant
program. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education
Forum. Savannah, GA.
July 2010 Miller K, Goldsmith C, Massey S. The effects of synchronized distance
education (SDE) on anxiety, depression, and academic achievement in first
year doctor of pharmacy students in an accelerated curriculum. American
Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
October 2010 Massey S. The relationship between formative and summative
examinations and PANCE scores: Can the past predict the future? Physician
Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum. Baltimore, MD.
November 2008 Massey S. The effects of synchronized distance education (SDE) on
anxiety, depression, and academic achievement in a physician assistant
program. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education
Forum. Savannah, GA.
November 2011 Ahari A, Piepmeyer H, Lee L, Massey S, Walker C. Synchronous distance
education in physician assistant learning: A student’s perspective. Physician
Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum. New Orleans,
LA.
November 2011 Lee L, Massey S, Silva M, Stallman J, Steiner S. Test anxiety and academic
achievement in physician assistant education: A pilot study. Physician
Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum. New Orleans,
LA.
May 2012 Lee L, Massey S, Silva M, Stallman J, Steiner S. Test anxiety and academic
achievement in physician assistant education: Multiple Site Study. AAPA
Conference. Toronto, Canada.
November 2012 Massey S, White S, Young S, Martin H, Wulff S, Becker R. The
relationship between formative and summative examination and PANCE
results: Can the past predict the future? A multi-program study to determine
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external validity of testing instruments. Physician Assistant Education
Association Annual Forum. Seattle, WA.
September 2015 Massey S, Rizzolo D. Fluctuations in stress during first year of health
science programs. International Academy of Physician Associate Educators
8th Annual Conference. Pretoria, South Africa.
October 2016,
September 2017
Massey S, Rizzolo D. Fluctuations in stress during the didactic and clinical
year of health science programs. PAEA Annual Forum. Minneapolis, MN,
2016; International Association of PA Educators. Lexington, KY, 2017.
March 2020 Filipowski KB, Nordstrom AH, Pham T, Floren M, Massey S. Adaptive
and maladaptive perfectionism: The impact on graduate student health. 91st
Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
TEACHING
Graduate Student Teaching:
1991-2001 PHAS 510 Medical H&P I 40 students 4 credits
1991-2001 PHAS 527 EKG 40 students 1 credit
1991-2001 PHAS 520 Clinical Medicine I 40 students 6 credits
1991-2001 PHAS 500 Intro to PA 40 students 1 credit
1991-2001 PHAS 515 Medical H&P II 40 students 4 credits
1991-2001 PHAS 525 Clinical Medicine II 40 students 6 credits
1991-2001 PHAS 550 Behavioral Med 40 students 2 credits
2001-2006 PHAS 510 Medical H&P I 60 students 4 credits
2001-2006 PHAS 560 Seminars—Pop. 60 students 4 credits
2001-2006 HEPR 410 Planning/Research 60 students 3 credits
2001-2006 HEPR 322 History of Medicine 60 students 2 credits
2001-2006 PHAS 640 Capstone Project 60 students 2 credits
2001-2006 PHAS 600 Professional Development 60 students 1 credit
2001-2006 PHAS 605 Board Review I 40 students 2 credits
2001-2006 PHAS 553 Clinical Genetics 40 students 2 credits
2006-2011 MPA 527 Healthcare Issues I 80 students 1 credit
2006-2011 MPA 528 Healthcare Issues II 80 students 3 credits
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2006-2011 MPA 554 Special Populations 80 students 4 credits
2006-2011 MPA 540 Patient Assessment III 80 students 3 credits
2006-2011 MPA 620 Professional Development 80 students 1 credit
2006-2011 MPA 622 Capstone for Physician Assistants 80 students 1 credit
2012-2014 PA 526 Intro to the Profession 20 students 1 credit
2012-2014 PA 538 Patient Assessment I 20 students 4 credits
2012-2014 PA 527 Health Care Issues I 20 students 2 credits
2012-2014 PA 539 Patient Assessment II 20 students 4 credits
2012-2014 PA 528 Health Care Issues II 20 students 1 credit
2012-2014 PA 560 Research, Epidemiology and Statistics 20 students 2 credits
2012-2014 PA 609 PA Education Elective Rotation 5 students 3 credits
2012-2014 PA 610 Clinical Research Elective 20 students 2 credits
2012-2014 PA 631 Professional Development 20 students 1 credit
2012-2014 PA 631 PANCE Preparation 20 students 2 credits
2012-2014 PA 633 Summative Evaluation 20 students 1 credit
2016-2017 PA 640 Clinical History & Physical Diagnosis with
Lab I
55 students 4 credits
2016-2017 PA 642 Clinical History & Physical Diagnosis with
Lab II
55 students 4 credits
2016-2017 PA 644 Clinical History & Physical Diagnosis with
Lab III
55 students 4 credits
2017-2020 PHA 608 Clinical Medicine I 40 students 4 credits
2017-2020 PHA 650 Diagnostic Tests I 40 students 2 Credits
2017-2020 PHA 660 History and Physician Examination I
10 students 4 Credits
2017-2020 PHA 609 Clinical Medicine II 40 students 5 credits
2017-2020 PHA 661 History and Physical Examination II
10 students 2 credits
2017-2020 PHA 624 Issues in Practice 40 students 2 credits
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Faculty Development Teaching:
October 2003 Massey S. A clash of generational differences and pedagogy. Physician
Assistant Annual Education Forum. Phoenix, AZ.
November 2004 Massey S. Teaching cardiac heart sounds through technology. Ohio Academy
of Physician Assistants Annual Conference. Columbus, OH.
March 2004 Massey S. A clash of generational differences and pedagogy. Southwestern
Ohio Council for Higher Educational Annual Conference. Dayton, OH.
March 2005 Massey S. A clash of generational differences and pedagogy. League for
Innovations. New York, NY.
November 2005 Massey S. Predicting NCCPA exam success: One program’s experience and
response. Physician Assistant Annual Education Forum. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
November 2005 Massey S. The changing landscape of higher education: A clash of generational
and teaching styles. Physician Assistant Annual Education Forum. San Juan,
Puerto Rico.
November 2005 Massey S. Tutoring students who failed the PANCE on the first attempt: How
do you start? Physician Assistant Annual Education Forum. San Juan, Puerto
Rico.
March 2006 Massey S. Implementing cooperative learning in college science: A qualitative
study. League for Innovations. Atlanta, GA.
March 2006 Massey S. Beyond theory to application: Implementing learner-centered
methods in the classroom. League for Innovations. Atlanta, GA.
March 2006 Massey S. The changing landscape of higher PA education: Clash of
generational and teaching styles. League for Innovations. Atlanta, GA.
November 2006 Massey S. Predicting NCCPA success: The KCMA experience and response.
Physician Assistant Annual Education Forum. Quebec, Canada.
October 2007 Massey S. Beyond board review: Creating an effective system for PANCE
preparation. Physician Assistant Annual Education Forum. Tucson, AZ.
October 2007 Massey S. The effects of cooperative learning versus traditional classroom
instruction on cognitive achievement, critical thinking, and attitudes toward
learning in teams in a physician assistant program. Physician Assistant
Education Association Annual Education Forum. Tucson, AZ.
October 2008 Massey S. Teaching basic study skills in three hours or less: Yes, they should
know it, but they don’t. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual
Education Forum. Savannah, GA.
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November 2008 Massey S. The effects of an interactive learning system on PANCE results.
Physician Assistant education Association Annual Education Forum. Savannah,
GA.
January 2009 Massey S. Teaching basic study skills: Yes, they should know it, but they don’t.
Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum. Webcast.
October 2009 Massey S. Learning with style—How to use personal learning style to enhance
your teaching. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education
Forum. Portland, OR.
May 2010 Massey S. Demystifying the paper and poster submission process. Physician
Assistant Education Association Annual Education Committee. Webcast.
September 2010 Massey S, Goldsmith C, Miller K, Lee L, Moreau T, White S. Effects of
synchronized distance education (SDE) on anxiety, depression, and academic
achievement in a physician assistant studies program: A multiple year study with
implications for PA educational programs worldwide. International Academy of
Physician Associate Educators 3rd Annual Conference. Glasgow, Scotland.
September 2010 Massey S. The effects of an interactive learning system on PANCE
performance: Implications for PA educational programs worldwide.
International Academy of Physician Associate Educators 3rd Annual
Conference. Glasgow, Scotland.
October 2010 Massey S. Data-driven paradigm—Implementing an advanced assessment
program. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum.
Baltimore, MD.
October 2010 Massey S. Instructive test self-analysis. Physician Assistant Education
Association Annual Education Forum. Baltimore, MD.
April 2011 Massey S. Submitting paper and poster proposals. Physician Assistant
Education Association Annual Education Committee. Webcast.
November 2011 Massey S, Martin H. Surviving the provisional accreditation process: What I
wish I had known—Spotlight. Physician Assistant Education Association
Annual Education Forum. New Orleans, LA.
November 2011 Massey S, Southard D. Teaching loads and credit hour compliance in PA
education: A focused discussion. Physician Assistant Education Association
Annual Education Forum. New Orleans, LA.
November 2012 Massey S, White S. How to intervene when your advisee is at risk for failing
the PANCE: Proven methods for tutoring students at risk. Physician Assistant
Education Association Annual Education Forum. Seattle, WA.
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October 2014 Massey S, Martin H. Provisional to continuing accreditation: Descriptive
paradigm to analytic. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual
Education Forum. Philadelphia, PA.
September 2014 Massey S, Sedrak M. Teaching basic study skills: Yes, they should know it, but
they don’t. FA Davis company-sponsored webinar.
November 2014 Massey S, Preston T. Cooperative learning implementation guidelines. 2014
PASSHE Summit, Millersville University. Millersville, PA.
September 2015 Massey, S. The relationship between formative and summative examinations
and PANCE scores. International Academy of Physician Associate Educators
8th Annual Conference. Pretoria, South Africa.
November 2015 Massey S, Geralds B. Engaging with the masses: Methods to facilitate active
learning in programs with large class size. Physician Assistant education
Association Annual Education Forum. Washington, D.C.
March 2016 Massey S. Cooperative learning with triad variations guidelines. 2016 Faculty
Development Annual Forum SRU.
September 2017 Massey, S. the relationship between formative and summative examinations and
PANCE scores. International Academy of Physician Associate Educators 10th
Annual Conference. Lexington, KY.
October 2018 Massey, S. The relationship between formative and summative examinations
and licensure exam scores 2018. National Assessment Institute Annual
Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
March 2019 Massey, S. The relationship between formative and summative examinations
and licensure exam scores. Annual Central Michigan University Faculty
Scholarship and Teaching Award Ceremony.
Curriculum Development/Teaching Products/Media Products:
2005 Massey S. Cardio-Sim Tutorial Heart Sounds CD. Produced at Kettering
College. Dayton, OH.
Mentoring:
May-June 2011 Riethle T, Massey S, Schnarre M. Faculty perceptions of synchronous
distance education in physician assistant learning. American Academy of
Physician Assistants. Las Vegas, NV.
May-June 2011 Ahari A, Piepmeyer H, Lee L, Massey S, Walker C. Synchronous distance
education in physician assistant learning: A student’s perspective. American
Academy of Physician Assistants. Las Vegas, NV.
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March 2015 Slack K, Huxta T, Nordstrom AH, Massey S. A cross-gender examination of
family stress, physical and mental health in graduate students. 2015 Annual
Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Philadelphia, PA.
March 2015 Lieberman A, Gough K, Nordstrom AH, Massey S. I have no idea what I am
doing!: Study strategies, coping styles, and GPA among graduate students in
health sciences. 2015 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association. Philadelphia, PA.
March 2015 Cordasco R, Swanson K, Nordstrom AH, Massey S. Can you handle it?:
Coping and satisfaction among health sciences graduate students. 2015
Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Philadelphia, PA.
2016-2018 PhD Dissertation Committee Member Mary Rudberg, Duquesne University,
graduated 2018
2017 Gabrick J, Massey S. Cohort demographics, pre-clinical courses and
PACKRAT. American Academy of Physician Assistants. Las Vegas, NV.
2020 EdD Committee Member Dave Beck, University of Pittsburgh
2020 Comprehensive Examination Committee EdD Program Carrie Walker,
University of St Mary
RESEARCH
Prior Grant Support:
Grant
Number
Grant Title Role and
Effort
Years
Inclusive
Source and Amount
Grant Number The Effects of
Synchronized
Distance Education
(SDE) on Anxiety,
Depression, and
Academic
Achievement in a
Physician Assistant
Program
Principal
Investigator
10%
2008-2010 Manchester and
Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy
Worcester/Manchester
MCPHS FDC seed grant
$3,000; indirect
Grant Number Longitudinal Study
of Academic and
Psychological
Adjustment of
Health Sciences
Graduate Students
Principal
Investigator
40%
12 months
2013-2014 Misericorida University
Faculty Research
Summer Grants
Program
$2,325; indirect
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Grant Number Longitudinal Study
of Academic and
Psychological
Adjustment of
Health Sciences
Graduate Students
Principal
Investigator
40%
12 months
2013-2014 Misericorida University
Faculty Research Grants
Program
$7,750; indirect
Grant Number Longitudinal Study
of Academic and
Psychological
Adjustment of
Health Sciences
Graduate Students
Principal
Investigator
40%
12 months
2014-2015 Misericorida University
Faculty Research
Summer Grants
Program
$2,300; indirect
Grant Number Longitudinal Study
of Academic and
Psychological
Adjustment of
Health Sciences
Graduate Students
Principal
Investigator
40%
12 months
2014-2015 Misericorida University
Faculty Research Grants
Program
$6,996; indirect
Grant Number The Effects of an
Integrated Special
Needs Populations
Focus in a
Physician Assistant
Program
Curriculum: A
Longitudinal Study
Not awarded
2015-2016 Slippery Rock
University Faculty
Research Grants
$9,950; not awarded
Grant Number Longitudinal Study
of Academic and
Psychological
Adjustment of
Health Sciences
Graduate Students
Principal
Investigator
20%
12 months
2016-2017 Misericorida University
Faculty Research
Summer Grants
Program
$5,300; indirect
Grant Number The Relationship
Between Graduate
Physician Assistant
Education and
Empathy and
Student Perception
of Psychological
Stress
Principal
Investigator
40%
12 months
2018-2020 Central Michigan
University Faculty
Startup Grant
$47,500 (over 24
months); direct grant
Industry-Funded Research:
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2018-2021 Application of Predictive Analysis to the Physician Assistant College
Admission Test (PA-CAT.) Head Researcher. Exam Master Corporation
Sponsorship.
LIST of CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Application of predictive analysis to the Physician Assistant College Admission Test (PA-
CAT)
• The relationship between graduate health science programs and levels of stress
• The impact of hybrid pedagogy on student outcomes in a physician assistant program
INVITED SEMINARS AND LECTURESHIPS
Local Presentations:
June 2011 “Implementing Formative and
Summative Examinations and
Data-Driven Assessment
Paradigm”
Kettering College of
Medical Arts
Dayton, OH
April 2012 “Intervention for Students at Risk
of Failing the PANCE”
Kettering College of
Medical Arts
Kettering, OH
June 2012 “Implementing Formative and
Summative Examinations and
Data-Driven Assessment
Paradigm”
Wingate University Wingate, NC
June 2012 “Intervention for Students at Risk
of Failing the PANCE”
Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences,
Physician Assistant
Program
Boston, MA
July 2012 “Implementing Study Skills for
Students and Faculty”
University of the
Cumberlands
Williamsburg,
KY
February 2013 “Programmatic Assessment
Workshop”
South College School
of PA Studies
Knoxville, TN
June 2013 “Implementing a Data-Driven
Paradigm/Identification of
Academic Risk”
Wingate University,
Physician Assistant
Program
Wingate, NC
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June 2013 “Intervention for Students at Risk
of Failing the PANCE”
University of
Washington,
Physician Assistant
Program
Seattle, WA
September 2013 “Comprehensive Study Skills” PACE University,
Physician Assistant
Program
New York, NY
March 2014 “Implementing Cooperative
Learning into Your Curriculum”
Mercy College Bronx, NY
May 2014 “Implementing Programmatic
Assessment”
Ohio Dominican
University
Columbus, OH
January 2015 “Strategies for Developing a
Physician Assistant Program to
Achieve Accreditation”
North East Ohio
Medical University
Rootstown, OH
December 2015 “Implementing Programmatic
Assessment for ARC-PA
Continuing Accreditation”
Seton Hall University Orange, NJ
December 2015 “Strategic Planning in the
Provisionally Accredited PA
Program”
Adventist University Orlando, FL
January 2018 “The Relationship Between
Formative and Summative
Exams and Licensure Exam Pass
Rates”
Central Michigan
University
Mt Pleasant, MI
January 2019 “The Relationship Between
Formative and Summative
Exams and Licensure Exam Pass
Rates”
Central Michigan
University
Mt Pleasant, MI
Regional Presentations:
2004-2006 League for Innovation annual meeting New York City,
NY
2004-2019 Physician Assistant Education Association annual education forum Multiple
locations
2007 Society for College and University Planning Educators tract
meeting
Chicago, IL
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2007, 2009 American Academy of Physician Assistants annual conference Philadelphia,
PA
2008 New England Association of Schools and Colleges site visitor
workshop
Boston,
Massachusetts
2008-2019 Physician Assistant Association educational annual forum Multiple
locations
2018 National Assessment Institute Indianapolis, IN
National Presentations:
Nov 2011 “Beyond the Basics: Enhanced Skills for PA
Faculty.” Presented with Wulff, S., Sedrak, M.
Physician Assistant Education Association Faculty
Development Institute Workshop
New Orleans,
LA
Nov 2012 “Enhanced Skills for PA Faculty.” Presented with
Wulff, S., Sedrak, M., Rizzoli, D. Physician
Assistant Education Association Faculty
Development Institute Workshop
Seattle, WA
SERVICE
University and Medical School Service:
1995 Chair Master’s Degree Task Force Kettering College
1996 Chair Interdisciplinary Baccalaureate Task Force
1997-2000 Member Higher Learning Commission Task Force
1997 Consultant Initial Accreditation, Loma Linda University
1998 Consultant Initial Accreditation, Rocky Mountain College
1999-2000 Consultant Initial Accreditation, University of Findley
2006-2007,
2009-2010
Chair Self-Study Accreditation Committee, MCPHS School of
Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester/Worcester,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2007 Consultant Provisional Accreditation, Wingate University
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2007-2008 Chair School of Health Sciences Dean’s Leadership Committee,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2007-2008 Member Dean’s Taskforce, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
2007-2010 Alternate Institutional Review Board, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences
2008 Chair School of Physician Assistant Studies Manchester/Worcester
Strategic Planning; implemented new PA program on Worcester
campus, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences
2008-2009,
2012
Core Committee
Member
Strategic Planning for MCPHS Vision, Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2008-2011 Consultant Provisional and Continuing Accreditation, University of the
Cumberlands, Williamsburg
2009-2010 Consultant Continuing Accreditation, Cuyahoga Community College
2009-2010 Consultant Provisional Accreditation, Keiser University
2009-2011 Chair Institutional Effectiveness Committee, Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2009-2011 Chair New Faculty Orientation Program, Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2010-2011 Co-Chair Faculty Mentoring Institute Faculty Scholarship Showcase,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
2010-2011 Co-Chair New England Association of Schools and Colleges Five-Year
Interim Report Committee, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences
2010-2011 Consultant Continuing Accreditation, Seton Hall University
2010-2011 Consultant Provisional Accreditation, Misericordia University
2011 Consultant Provisional Accreditation, Saint Catherine University
2011 Consultant Distant Campus Expansion Project, Keiser University
2011-2014 Department
Chair, Program
Director
MSPAS and BSMS degree program, Department of Physician
Assistant Studies, Misericordia University
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2011-2014 Co-Chair Standards One and Six, Middle States Self-Study Committees,
Misericordia University
2012-2014 Member Project Shepherd, Phase 1: Science Building Learning Center
Project, Misericordia University
2012-2015 Member Institutional Review Board, Misericordia University
2012 Consultant Distant Campus Expansion Project, Wingate University
2012 Presenter “Savvy Student Testing,” Faculty Development Committee
Workshop, Misericordia University
2012-2013 Member Academic Policies Committee, Misericordia University
2013 Member Mentoring Scholarship of Teaching Center for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning (CETL), Misericordia University
2013 Consultant Continuing Accreditation, Wingate University
2013-2014 Consultant Continuing Accreditation Consultation, University of Dayton
2013-2014 Consultant Provisional Accreditation, University of the Cumberlands,
Williamsburg
2013-2014 Consultant Provisional Consultation, Adventist University
2014 Consultant Provisional Consultation, Mount Saint Mary College
2014-2015 Consultant Provisional Consultation, College of St Joseph
2014-2015 Consultant Provisional Consultation, North east Ohio Medical University
2014-2018 Consultant Provisional Consultation, University of St Joseph
2015-2016 Consultant Provisional Consultation, University of St Joseph
2015-2017 Commissioner President’s Commission on Disability, Slippery Rock University
2016 Consultant Provisional Consultation, South University
2016-2019 Consultant Provisional Consultation, Adventist University
2016-2017 Consultant Provisional Consultation, PACE University
2016-2017 Consultant Continuing Accreditation, Seton Hall University
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2017-2018 Consultant Probation Consultation, Grand Valley State University
2017-2019 Member Dean’s Advisory Council, Central Michigan University
2018-2019 Member College of Health Professions Bylaws Committee, Central
Michigan University
2018-2019 Member Annual Assessment Retreat
2018-2019 Consultant Probation Consultation, Franklin Pierce University
2019 Consultant Provisional Consultation, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
2019 Consultant Probationary Consultation, Keiser University
2019-2020 Consultant Provisional Consultation Analysis, Fairleigh Dickinson
University
2019 Consultant Provisional Consultation, College of St Elizabeth
2019 Consultant State Application, Middle Tennessee University
2020 Consultant Feasibility Consultation, Lawrence Technological University
Local/Community Service:
2012 Cited as content expert in online article about cardiac risk factors:
http://www.qualityhealth.com/heart-articles/heart-attack- possible-without-risk-
factors
2012 Cited as content expert in online article about trauma injury:
http://www.qualityhealth.com/health-lifestyle-articles/minor-car- accidents-
equal-major-injuries
Regional Service:
2008-2011 Poster and Paper Submission Reviews, Physician Assistant Education
Association (2nd term)
2012-2013 Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Physician Assistant Education
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International Service:
1989-1997 Medical Volunteer on 17 occasions, Republic of Haiti
1989-2003 Organized volunteer health teams to administer health education and acute care
at seven sites in Haiti, Republic of Haiti
1996-2008 Medical Volunteer and Classroom Instructor, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital,
Belize
1999 People-to-People Ambassador Program, People’s Republic of China
2000-2002 Assisted with curriculum development and instruction, Physician Extender
Project, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Republic of Haiti
2012-2013 Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Physician Assistant Education
2018-2020 Participated in government-funded project with the Ministry of Health to
facilitate standardization of PA training in Ghana; developed a memorandum of
understanding involving CMU PA student clinical experiences in the provincial
hospitals, Republic of Ghana
Last Updated: June 9, 2020