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Research

Our students, faculty and staff carry out our mission by contributing and coordinating research about the PA profession and the science, delivery and administration of health care.

Some examples of our recent and ongoing research and scholarly activity efforts include (click to view):

Peer Reviewed Publications

  • Aranha L, Eapen C, Patel VD, Prabhakar AJ, Hariharan K. Muscle fatigue response of rotator cuff muscles in different postures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2022. doi: 10.1007/s00402-022-04650-8
  • Turco E, Carroll JC, McGivney MS, McGrath SH, Herbert SMC, Firm A, Coley KC. Coaching strategies for the flip the pharmacy practice transformation initiative in Pennsylvania independent community pharmacies. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.07.013  
  • McKendry S, Bhalodia N, Soliwoda R, Hare J, Berenbrok LA. Student-led multidisciplinary case conferences championing interprofessional learning among health professions students. J Interprof Educ Pract. In press.
  • McSwigan TM, Beck D, Farkas D. A rapid review of the red eye. JAAPA. 2022;35(7):40-45. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000832600.20016.d9
  • McSwigan TM. What she heard. JAAPA. In press
  • Davis CM, Beck DC. Axial spondyloarthritis: treatment overview and update. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. 2022;10(2):e22.00004. doi:10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.22.00004
  • Massey S, Chadha R, Campbell D, Rodgers C. The predictive strength of the End of Curriculum exam. J Physician Assist Educ. 2022;33(2):59-63. doi:10.1097/JPA.0000000000000407
  • Davis CM, Beck DC. Axial spondyloarthritis: recognition, diagnosis and classification. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. 2021;9(4):e21.000026. doi:10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.21.00026
  • Stypula MA (MS '19), Bright J, Beck D. Lyme carditis: an atypical cause of syncope in a PA student. JAAPA. 2021;34(12):22-25. doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000758212.80968.36
  • Joshi SA, Patel VD, Eapen C, Hariharan K. Proportion and distribution of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and its association with disability in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Hand Ther. 2021. doi:10.1016/j.jht.2021.04.013
  • Phi C, Berenbrok LA, Carroll JC, Firm A, McGivney MS, Coley KC. Impact of a medication adherence packaging service on patient-centered outcomes at an independent community pharmacy. Pharmacy. 2021;9(1):11. 
  • Filipkowski KB, Nordstrom AH, Pham T, Floren M, Massey SL. The impact of perfectionism on mental, social, and physical health of graduate students in the health sciences. Int J Allied Health Sci Pract. 2021;19(3):Article 19.
  • Mulvaney EA, Jantea R, Leslie P, Toto P, Allias M, Grant C, Hornyak V, Klinger J, Nelson R, Skledar S, Covaleski K, Wright RM. Improving the interprofessional practice, knowledge, and skills of health professions students through an interactive course in gerontology. Advances in Social Work. 2020;20(2):184-203. doi:10.18060/23682
  • Massey S, Yealy J, Chadha R, Beck D. The relationship between the PA school admissions exam (PA-CAT) versus undergraduate and cumulative science GPA. Internet J Allied Health Sci Pract. 2020;18(2):Article 9.
  • Murphy EA, Beck DC, Cloutier D, Kuchta JD, Peterson CH, Weikert WB, Lauziere AC (MS '19). Orthopedic elective rotations for the physician assistant student: the preceptor perspective. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. 2019;7(4):e0017. 
  • Murphy E, Firm A, Berenbrok L, Grieve V, Beck D. The merged pharmacology classroom: a formative and interdisciplinary approach to physician assistant education. Journal of Canada's Physician Assistants. 2019;1(3):Annex 6.
  • Beck D, Patterson PD, Murphy E, Allias M, Hare J, Hammond J, Fannie R, Rodgers C. Correlation of admission variables and a standardized PA admission exam. Journal of Canada’s Physician Assistants. 2019:1(3):Annex 2.
  • Kayingo G, Opacic D, Allias MC. The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year: Family Medicine. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company; 2019.
  • Murphy E, Kortyna R, Flaherty D. Hyperostosis frontalis: a review. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. 2017;6(2):e17. doi:10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.17.00032
  • Cunningham R (MS ’16), Beck D, Peterson C. Dislocation following total hip arthroplasty: an overview of contributing factors. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. 2017;5(1):e8. doi:10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.16.00032
  • Cox MC (MS ’14), Gulati VK. Patient-centered treatment in atrial fibrillation. JAAPA. 2016;29(12):1-4.
  • Kortyna R, Murphy E. A woman with abdominal pain is found to have renal cysts. what’s the cause? Consultant360. 2016;56(7):600g-600h.
  • Kortyna R, Murphy E. Submandibular sialolith. Consultant. 2016;56(5):478-479.
  • Johns M, Smith GN. Prenatal care. In: South-Paul JE, Matheny SC, Lewis EL, eds. CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment: Family Medicine. 4th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2015:170-177.
  • Murphy E. Clinical year evaluation (of the student and preceptor). In: Enking P, ed. Clinical Educator Handbook. Washington, DC: Physician Assistant Education Association; 2013:35-44.
  • Kortyna R, Murphy E. Case of the month. JAAPA. 2012;25(9):77.

Peer Reviewed Presentations

  • Bizzak L, Fannie R. The importance of professionalism in physician assistant education. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Herbert S, Firm A. Initial impressions of interprofessional collaboration competency attainment at a university led, interprofessional vaccination clinic. Poster presented at: Interprofessional Education Collaborative 2022 Virtual Poster Fair; November 29, 2022.
  • Hammond J, Hare J, Beck D. Updates for clinical PAs. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Gutiérrez LC, Ayars C. Analyzing the training of ophthalmic physician assistants: a case study in the United States. Poster presented at: PA Education Association Annual Education Forum; October 15, 2022; San Diego, CA. 
  • Gutiérrez LC, Ayars C, Beck DC, Brown A. Analyzing the training of ophthalmic physician assistants: a case study in the United States. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Wilson A, Fannie R, Allias M, Murphy E, Brown A, Hammond J. Enhancing learning and building future leaders: the near-peer partner OSCE. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Rodgers C, Beck D, Davis C, Farkas D, Hariharan K, Firm A, McSwigan T, Tolomeo D, Taylor L, Reed K, Mulligan FH, Gutiérrez LC, Graff S, Sajdak T. Description of an innovative PA Studies hybrid education program. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Firm A, Murphy E, Berenbrok L, Beck D. Student perspective of a merged pharmacology classroom. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Allias M, Murphy E, Beck D, Davis C, Danley A. Description of an innovative Doctor of PA Studies education program. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Beck DC, Fannie R, Terhorst L, Schreckengost S, Hammond J, Dubis J, Hare J, Brasacchio A, Wilson A, Brown A, Rodgers C, Taylor L, Mulligan FH. Correlation of PA student outcomes and direct patient care clinical education hours. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Beck DC, Haller AL, Bartow A, Meholic DM, Murphy EA, Poerschke R, Massey S, Farkas D. Outcomes of an innovative leadership training for advanced practice providers. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Firm A, Tolomeo D, Reed K, Wilson A. "You're still muted": increasing student engagement in a remote learning environment. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Seventh Annual Med Ed Day; September 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Hornyak V, Van Deusen R, Markovic N, Browne MC, Braxter BJ, Beck D, Carr Copeland V. Transformation: adapting a large-scale IPE event to a changing world.. Presented at: National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education NEXUS Summit 2022; September 14, 2022; Virtual. 
  • Meholic DM, Haller AL, Beck DC, Bartow A, Poerschke R, Massey S, Murphy EA, Farkas D. Outcomes of leadership training for nurse anesthetists and other advanced practice providers. Poster presented at: 2022 American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Annual Congress; August 15, 2022; Chicago, IL.
  • Bartow A, Haller AL, Beck DC, Meholic DM, Poerschke R, Massey S, Murphy EA, Farkas D. Outcomes of leadership training for nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers. Poster presented at: 2022 American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference; June 24, 2022; Orlando, FL.
  • Poerschke R, Haller AL, Beck DC, Bartow A, Meholic DM, Massey S, Murphy EA, Farkas D. Outcomes of leadership training for nurse-midwives and other advanced practice providers. Poster presented at: American College of Nurse-Midwives 2022 National Conference; May 23, 2022; Chicago, IL.
  • Haller AL, Beck DC, Farkas D, Murphy EA, Bartow A, Meholic DM, Poerschke R, Massey S. Outcomes of leadership training for PAs and other advanced practice providers. Poster presented at: American Academy of PAs 2022 National Conference; May 22, 2022; Indianapolis, IN.
  • Davis C, McSwigan T, Rodgers C. Could technology help with curricular cohesion? Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh 2022 Assessment and Teaching Conference; February 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Firm A, Wilson A, Reed K, Tolomeo D. “You’re still muted”: Increasing student engagement in a remote learning environment. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh 2022 Assessment and Teaching Conference; February 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Firm A, Murphy E, Beck D. Results of a backwards-designed, merged delivery pharmacology classroom on standardized test scores compared to national averages. Poster presented at Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum (Virtual); October 13, 2021; Washington, DC.
  • Graff S, Allias M, Bassett E, Schott C, Terhorst L. Initial outcomes of point-of-care ultrasonography instruction for physician assistant students. Poster presented at Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum (Virtual); October 13, 2021; Washington, DC.
  • Massey S, Martin H, Graff S, Rodgers C. The relationship betwenn the Financial Anxiety Scale and indicators of stress and anxiety in matriculating PA students. Poster presented at Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum (Virtual); October 13, 2021; Washington, DC.
  • Yealy J, Massey S, Chadha R, Beck D, Denault D. Relationship of the PA-CAT exam to clinical GPA and PANCE. Poster presented at Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum (Virtual); October 13, 2021; Washington, DC.
  • Graff S, Firm A, Rodgers C. A review of classroom implementation of inclusive learning styles and diversity in medical literature. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Sixth Annual Med Ed Day; September 17, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Firm A, Graff S, Rodgers C. Embracing education, innovation, and diversity in the medical literature. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh 2021 Assessment and Teaching Conference; February 12, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Allias MC, Murphy EA, Carcella M, Beck D. Supporting diversity and signaling inclusion in health sciences education. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Massey S, Yealy J, Chadha R, Beck D, Denault D. The relationship between the Physician Assistant College Admissions Exam (PA-CAT) and PA program didactic year GPA and PACKRAT. Poster presented at Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum (Virtual); October 20, 2020; Washington, DC.
  • Massey S, Lee L. The relationship between text anxiety, coping skills, and academic performance in physician assistant students: a correlational study. Poster presented at Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum (Virtual); October 20, 2020; Washington, DC.
  • Firm A, Murphy E, Berenbrok L, Grieve V, Beck D. Results of a merged pharmacology classroom on standardized test scores. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Fifth Annual Med Ed Day; September 18, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Rodgers C. What are our PANCE pass rates telling us? Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh 2020 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seminar; April 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Beck D, Rodgers C, Fannie R, Hammond J. Interprofessional, case-based instruction of Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh 2020 Assessment and Teaching Conference; January 24, 2020; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Beck D, Patterson PD, Murphy E, Allias M, Hare J, Hammond J, Fannie R, Rodgers C. Correlation of admission variables and a standardized PA admission exam. Poster presented at: Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 25-27, 2019; Niagara Falls, ON.
  • Murphy E, Firm A, Berenbrok L, Grieve V, Beck D. The merged pharmacology classroom: a formative and interdisciplinary approach to physician assistant education. Poster presented at: Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 25-27, 2019; Niagara Falls, ON.
  • Pham E (MS '18), Rodgers C, Beck D. Suicide prevention for at-risk patients. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Beck D, Patterson PD, Murphy E, Allias M, Hare J, Hammond J, Fannie R, Rodgers C. Correlation of admission variables and a standardized PA admission exam. Poster presented at: Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum; October 11, 2019; Washington, DC.
  • Hare J, Reynolds M, Nowalk A, Beck D. Physician assistant student competency in Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for substance use. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Fourth Annual Med Ed Day; September 20, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Hariharan K, Beck D, Allias M, Murphy E, Chuang W-N, Young S. The impact of surface anatomy instruction and assessment on physician assistant student learning and confidence. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Third Annual Med Ed Day; September 21, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Johns M, Biswas B. FM 101: laying the groundwork for excellence as an osteopathic family physician. Presented at: 2017 UPMC Scholarly Conference Highlighting Osteopathic Learning and Research, Cranberry, PA. 
  • Johns, M. What is going on with that resident? increasing your skills in evaluating and giving feedback to learners. Presented at: Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting; November, 2017; Cleveland, OH.
  • Johns, M. Improving the amount and quality of formative written feedback through faculty development, one-year out.” Poster presented at: UPMC GME Leadership Conference; April, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Nightingale B, Johns M. Identifying traits on ERAS applications that may predict successful and outstanding family medicine residents. Presented at: UPMC GME Leadership Conference; April, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA
  • Cheng J, Nightingale B, Gopalan P, Azzam P, Johns M, Holland S. Inpatient brief motivational interviewing training for family medicine residents. Presented at: UPMC GME Leadership Conference; April, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Wiercinski E (BS '17), Krans EE, Klocke L, Turocy MJ, Rothenberger SD, Morrison PK, Beck D. Transmission knowledge of hepatitis C in opioid-dependent pregnant patients. Poster presented at: American Academy of Physician Assistants 2017 Conference; May 15-19, 2017; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Johns, M. Improving the amount and quality of formative written feedback through faculty development. Presented at: Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting; October, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Beck D. The virtual patient game: transformative learning in physician assistant education. Poster presented at: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine First Annual Med Ed Day; September 30, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Fulmer V, Allias M, Day H, Mahoney J. Utilization of SP hybrid simulation in a physician assistant program.  Poster presented at: Association of Standardized Patient Educators Annual Conference; June 22-25, 2014; Indianapolis, IN.
  • Johns, M. We can do that here: development of a procedure workshop curriculum for family medicine residents. Presented at: Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting; September, 2012; Cleveland, OH.
  • Holland S, Johns M, Conti T. Use of standardized patients to teach screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for addictions. Presented at: Family Medicine Education Consortium Annual Meeting; September, 2012; Cleveland, OH.
  • Murphy E, Allias M, Beck D. Usability study of VISYTER system for remote assessment of PA students conducting the objective structured clinical examination.  Poster presented at: Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum; November 2-5, 2011; New Orleans, LA.

Peer-Reviewed, Faculty-Mentored, Student Research

  • Tran V (MS '23), Hariharan K, McSwigan TM. Diversity in the physician assistant profession. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Marshall B (MS '23), Fannie R, Hammond J, Hare J. Sex vs. gender in USPSTF recommendations. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Saunders L (MS '23), Murphy E, Allias MC. Implementing lifestyle medicine to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Bernal P (MS '23), Gutiérrez LC, Beck DC. Healthcare disparities in the deaf community. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • McKown S (MS '23), Wilson A, Patel D. Peripartum depression in low socioeconomic women. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Lang CZ (MS '23), Reed K, Brown A. Alarming rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black and Brown women in the US. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Kocelko K (MS '23), Taylor L, Mulligan FH. COVID-19 or COVID 28? The long-term effects of coronavirus disease 2019. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Ricci G (MS '23), Rodgers C, Dubis J. Prioritizing addiction services in US correctional facilities. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Harrilla D (MS '23), Brown A, Tolomeo D. Breaking barriers: reducing bias in future providers and recognizing differences in healthcare access for LGBTQIA+ populations. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Costanza A (MS '23), Firm A, Davis C. Management of cerebral aneurysms in the pediatric population. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; November 4, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Allen C (MS '22), Hare J. Insufficient provider education on deaf culture and poor health outcomes. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Ballich J (MS '22), Allias MC. Mental health services and its effect on the rising of psychotropic medications for children in out-of-home care (Foster Care). Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Czekalski M (MS '22), Hammond J. Current recommendations to mitigate health disparities for trans* patients. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA. 
  • Kotek B (MS '22), Graff S. COVID-19 long-haulers: what we know so far & implications for the healthcare world. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Malinowski V (MS '22), Rodgers C. Vaccine hesitancy. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Naciri J (MS '22), Beck D, Murphy E. The ethical implications of prior authorizations. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Oyefusi M (MS '22), Firm A, Wilson A. Culturally tailored diabetes education for the African-American population. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Repak LM (MS '22), Fannie R. The fourth trimester: physician assistants extending one 6-week visit into comprehensive postpartum care. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Sharma Baysal P (MS '22), Hariharan K, Reed K. Home-based primary care for older adults. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 29, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Copa A (MS '21), Hare J. Telemedicine implementation in the United States: efficacy and issues. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Dietz M (MS '21), Graff S, Fannie R. Physician assistants as obstetrical laborists. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Gorman H (MS '21), Hammond J, Firm A. Medical outreach programs & the impact of minimizing barriers to healthcare in homeless populations. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Hannah C (MS '21), Allias MC. Why are medical outcomes so different for black women? Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Hunt M (MS '21), Rodgers C. Weight bias in healthcare professionals: beginnings and recommendations for improvement. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Lahaie J (MS '21), Murphy E. Making patients smile: how physician assistants can promote oral health. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Muga D (MS '21), Hariharan K, Beck D. Regenerative medicine: 3D bioprinting of human organs. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Mulcahy B (MS '20), Rodgers C, Fontana T (MS '13). Cancer and COVID-19: understanding outcomes and reducing risk. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Murray K (MS '21), Massey S. E-cigarette epidemic among youth. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (Virtual); October 20-24, 2020; Greensburg, PA.
  • Hayes S (MS '20), Rodgers C. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in pregnant women. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Llewellyn N (MS '20), Fannie R. Race in healthcare: racism, its effect on outcomes, and what we can do about it. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Mangrum A (MS '20), Hammond J. An evaluation of preterm birth rates among African-American women. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • McCarthy S (MS '20), Beck D. Pre-exposure prophylaxis in HIV prevention. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Mulcahy B (MS '20), Allias M. The effect of housing on health. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Satterthwaite L (MS '20), Hare J. Outcomes of adopting a plant-based diet in patients with coronary artery disease. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Vona V (MS '20), Murphy E. Efficacy of the Stop the Bleed curriculum in educating laypersons on hemorrhage control. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 24-25, 2019; Lancaster, PA.
  • Baublitz P (BS ’18), Beck D. Forensic medicine: a lesser known specialty for physician assistant practice. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Bower E (MS ’19), Beck D. When altruism isn't enough: new approaches to increasing organ donor registration. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Donaldson M (MS ’19), Beck D. Psychobiotics. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Kundick J (MS ’19), Murphy E. The Damaging Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Larsen S (MS ’19), Allias M. Antimicrobial Use and Antibiotic Resistance in the Food Industry: A Public Health Crisis. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Noble V (MS ’19), Hare J. Compulsory Drug Treatment for People with Substance Use Disorders. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Perry R (MS ’19), Beck D. Serum biomarkers in diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 17-20, 2018; Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Dawedeit F (MS ’18), Opacic D. Examining racial disparities in pain management. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 18-21, 2017; King of Prussia, PA.
  • Garcia G (MS ’18), Hare J. Treatment approaches to overcome childhood obesity. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 18-21, 2017; King of Prussia, PA.
  • Gramm M (MS ’18), Murphy E. Delayed umbilical cord clamping in full-term neonates: potential risks and benefits. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 18-21, 2017; King of Prussia, PA.
  • O’Keefe R (MS ’18), Allias M. Mental health considerations in the care of LGBT youth. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 18-21, 2017; King of Prussia, PA.
  • Placais D (MS ‘18), Beck D. Separating fish oil from snake oil: a quasi-systematic review of meta-analyses on omega-3 fatty acids. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 18-21, 2017; King of Prussia, PA.
  • Aurand L (MS ’17), Allias M. Disparities in access to prenatal care among Pennsylvania women. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Boring S (MS ’17), Murphy E. May-Thurner syndrome: up to 22% of your practice could be affected.  Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Lee R (MS ’19), Beck D. The Cure Violence model: a public health approach. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Murray K (MS ’17), Opacic D.  Cannabinoids as a treatment for pediatric epilepsy.  Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Rooney J (BS ’17), Beck D. Preventing refeeding syndrome: a review and a case. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Wiercinski E (BS ’17), Krans EE, Klocke L, Turocy MJ, Rothenberger SD, Morrison PK, Beck D. Transmission knowledge of hepatitis C in opioid-dependent pregnant patients. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Wingerd E (MS ’17), Hare J. Waist-to-Height ratio: an alternative to BMI in predicting cardiometabolic health risk. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 19-22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Joseph A (MS ’15), Stiefvater K (MS ’15), Allias M, Opacic D. Innovative approaches to combating prescription drug abuse.  Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 22-25, 2014; Lancaster, PA.
  • Kampmeyer M (MS ’11), Thrasher A, Opacic D.  Summative analysis of 2010 SAAAPA Physician Assistant Student Leadership Survey.  Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 19-22, 2011; Erie, PA.
  • Kampmeyer M (MS ’11), Beck D. Resuscitation research requirements for prospective informed consent: clinical implications. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Annual Conference; October 27-30, 2010; Harrisburg, PA.