Agenda

Wednesday, October 12

Schedule

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration
Foyer Salon D

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Project Access Kickoff
W101 • Conrad D
Volunteers for the 2016 Project Access event will meet for a final coordination of visits to Minneapolis-area high schools and colleges. Those interested in learning more about Project Access and/or willing to help while in town for the Forum are welcome to attend.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Moderator Check-in (by invitation only)
Boardroom 2

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Highlights

Becoming a NetWORTHer®

Sarah Michel, CSP

SALON DEFG

8:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Get inspired to start netWORTHing® to build a community of advocates and sponsors that will support you through any personal or professional challenge. With more than 15 years of experience in the meetings industry, Sarah Michel knows how to create a dynamic and interactive audience experience.

She will share her difficult journey with cancer and how her network helped save her life as well as reveal her secret to becoming a more connected and valued leader and educator. Come discover how to improve your access and influence with your network so you can do your job faster, better, and more efficiently.

Schedule

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Foyer Salon D

7:00 AM – 7:50 AM
2016 Education Forum New Attendee Orientation
T101 • Marquette I/II
Is this your first PAEA Education Forum or perhaps you haven't been to one in a while? Then join us for this orientation to meet PAEA leaders and get a kick start to the Forum. You'll learn about the best way to network with other attendees, how to use the mobile app, and what to expect over the next three days. It will also give you the chance to meet with Conference Council members and other volunteers.

8:00 AM – 9:20 AM
General Session: Becoming a NetWORTHer®
T102 • Salon DEFG • 1.5 hours CME
Sarah Michel, CSP
In this inspirational and interactive session, Sarah Michel shares her journey with cancer and how her network helped save her life. Get energized to start netWORTHing® to build a community of advocates and sponsors that will support you through any personal or professional challenge. You never know when your life may depend upon it. Discover how to improve your access to, and influence with, your network so you can do your job faster, better, and more easily.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Research Retreat
T103 • Symphony I • 1 hour CME
Tamara Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, The George Washington University
Jennifer Coombs, PhD, PA-C, University of Utah
This session is designed for anyone interested in research, whether novice or expert. Come meet and network with others who are interested in research. This year, we will also focus on mentorship. How can you find a mentor? How can you mentor others? What makes a good mentee or mentor? How does peer mentorship work? Come ready to engage and meet your future research collaborators!

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
New Program Directors Retreat
T104 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
This interactive session is designed for PA program directors who have been in their position for three years or less. This session is designed to stimulate small group discussions and idea sharing among colleagues facing similar experiences. New program directors will be able to collaborate, discuss concerns, and develop solutions. Topics may include: transition into leadership, setting priorities, students in crisis, faculty development, time management, faculty retention, and any other topics of interest to the attendees.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Admissions & Recruitment Retreat
T105 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Doris Dalton, MPA, University of Utah
Sherrie Spear, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Annie Wofford, MA, University of Missouri - Kansas City
This facilitated retreat will encourage open conversation about hot topics related to admissions and recruitment as well as networking among attendees. Come exchange concerns, ideas, and experiences with others who share your role. Topics at past retreats have included CASPA, choosing "right fit" applicants, and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI).

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Academic Coordinators Retreat
T106 • Marquette III/IV • 1 hour CME
Elana Min, PhD, PA-C, Northwestern University
Curtis Grenoble, MS, PA-C, Lock Haven University
Join your fellow academic coordinators to discuss questions of pressing interest about didactic education. What does a competency-based medical education curricula look like and how can we measure outcomes? What are positives and negatives that you've experienced with the rollout of new technologies in your program? What are novel approaches that you've used to promote innovation in the didactic year, and how have you facilitated those changes among your experienced faculty?

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Associate Program Directors Retreat
T107 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Pat Kenney-Moore, EdD, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
Calling all associate directors! This session will offer opportunities to network with your brethren in large and small group conversations on a variety of topics. Given the varied roles of the associate director, we will share ideas about who we are: role definitions and job responsibilities; balancing teaching with administrative duties, accreditation and the responsibilities for ARC-PA preparation; and keeping an eye on your faculty development. Looking for input on a specific hot topic? Bring it to the session for open discussion and advice from your peers.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Clinical Coordinators Retreat
T108 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Darwin Brown, MPH, PA-C, Individual Colleague
April Stouder, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Kim Cavanagh, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, Gannon University
Nicholas Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, Duke University
This session will offer a wonderful opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and network with fellow clinical phase faculty. The session will consist of large group discussions, a town hall-style question and answer period, and brainstorming. Topics to be discussed include: openings for PAEA service opportunities most relevant to clinical year education, and updates from the Committee on Clinical Education and from the Assessment Council about PAEA End of Rotation™ Exams, as well as the Clinical Coordinators listserv and other networking tools.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Experienced Program Directors Retreat
T109 • Marquette IX • 1 hour CME
Jennifer Snyder, PhD, PA-C, Butler University
This interactive session is designed for PA program directors who have been in their position for more than two years. Dialogue will take place in a group discussion format and will include current and important issues in PA education. Additional discussion topics may include: PAEA's strategic plan; clinical site development/issues; recruiting and retaining faculty; and interprofessional education.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Faculty Retreat
T110 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Danielle Kempton, DHSc, MMS, PA-C, A.T. Still University
Cathy Ruff, MS, PA-C, Rocky Vista University
This interactive session is designed to promote networking and mentorship among fellow faculty members from across the country. During the session, participants will meet and exchange information with 5-8 faculty members through a fun and fast-paced "speed networking" format.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Medical Directors Retreat
T111 • Rochester
Timothy Evans, MD, PhD, FACP, University of Washington
This session offers a great opportunity to exchange ideas, challenges, and successes with medical directors from diverse institutions. Given the variety of roles and responsibilities of medical directors across the country, we expect a lively and interesting discussion.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Admissions Variables: Predictors of PA Student Success?
Research Brief • T112 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Trenton Honda, MMS, PA-C, Northeastern University
Dipu Patel-Junankar, MPAS, PA-C, Northeastern University
Rebecca Scott, PhD, PA-C, Johnson & Wales University
PA school admissions are highly competitive, and criteria differ across institutions. However, little evidence exists that admissions criteria are associated with PA educational outcomes. Using rigorous statistical techniques, we have identified a number of admissions variables that are associated with student success in PA school and on PANCE board scores.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Be Mindful of What You Teach
Chalk Talk • T113 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
Rachel Byrne, MS, PA-C, University of Colorado
This session is also presented on Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Mindfulness is touted as a way to boost athletic performance, raise well-adjusted children, and improve health — but what is it exactly? This presentation will describe the roots of mindfulness and its utilization, review the increasingly stressful practice of medicine, and provoke discussion about whether mindfulness-based practices should be instilled in our students.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PA and MFA: Cultivating Better Patient Care with Art
Spotlight • T114 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
Adrian Banning, MMS, PA-C, Drexel University
Christina Vogel, MFA, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Evidence suggests that medical students and providers can improve their observation and empathy skills through guided interaction with works of fine art. This session will illustrate how artists and medical educators can collaborate to improve medical education outcomes and, potentially, patient care.

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Mission-Driven Admissions: Aligning Process and Purpose
Workshop • T115 • Marquette I/II • 1.5 hours CME
Members of the Recruitment and Admissions Council
The admissions process is designed to select the best students to fulfill the intended outcomes of a PA program. This session will focus on mission-driven admissions processes and encourage design and evaluation to link the mission, goals, and diversity interests of PA programs.

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Preceptor Remediation — Deploy Your Life RAFT!
Focused Discussion • T116 • Marquette III/IV • 1.5 hours CME
April Stouder, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Joyce Nieman, MHS, MLS, PA-C, University of Colorado
Clinical educators are tasked with developing and retaining quality clinical sites. When student feedback identifies a preceptor concern, thoughtful responses are needed to maintain relationships and ensure a positive learning environment. Participants will strategize remediation approaches, practice techniques together, and expand their toolbox to respond appropriately when remediation issues arise.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Microaggressions & Trigger Warnings in PA Education
Focused Discussion • T117 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Darwin Brown, MPH, PA-C, Individual Colleague
Tamara Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, The George Washington University
This interactive session will provide attendees an opportunity to explore the impact of microaggressions on PA education. Through small group work, participants will thoughtfully develop and share potential strategies that support both the institution and students.

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Anatomy of Accreditation: Dissecting the New ARC Accreditation Processes
Panel • T118 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1.5 hours CME
Lisa Walker, MPAS, PA-C, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Cynthia Lord, MHS, PA-C, Case Western Reserve University
Linda Sekhon, DHSc, PA-C, Highpoint University
Theresa Riethle, MS, PA-C, Bay Path University
Join four seasoned program directors for a discussion of the new accreditation process. The panelists will review strategies for guiding faculty, staff, and administrators through the application process and the site visit. A discussion of lessons learned will guide participants in thinking about best practices for a successful accreditation experience.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Powerful Presentations, Compliments of Google Voice®
Spotlight • T119 • Marquette IX • 1 hour CME
Richard Thailer, MS, PA-C, Stony Brook University
Gail Cohan, MD, Stony Brook University
Oral presentation skills are important for PA students to learn in order to prepare them for communication with patients and colleagues. This session will introduce an innovative new process for the teaching and formative assessment of such skills, which includes small group practice, and peer and faculty review, reflection, and feedback.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Setting the Stage for Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Spotlight • T120 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Claire Hull, MHS, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
Sarah Drummond Hays, EdD, Oregon Health & Science University
Practice-based learning and improvement, a core competency for the PA profession, can be a challenging competency to integrate into the curricula of PA education programs. This presentation will provide a framework for incorporating the elements of this competency into a PA curriculum and identifying methods to assess students' professional development in these areas.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Negotiating on Behalf of Your Program
Panel • T121 • Rochester • 1 hour CME
Mary Warner, MMSc, PA-C, Boston University
Susan White, MD, Boston University
Eric Hillenberg, MMSc, PA-C, Boston University
The success of any new or well-established PA program is based on effective negotiation with stakeholders. This panel will instruct participants about the principles of effective negotiation using case studies related to program administration, didactic instruction and mentoring, and clinical site development.

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Supply and Demand: PA Jobs in Women's Health
Research Brief • T122 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Melinda Blazar, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Annamarie Streilein, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Brandi Leach, MS, Duke University
Perri Morgan, PhD, PA-C, Duke University
This study examined the percentage of PAs working in Ob-Gyn/Women's Health, new graduates wanting to work in these fields, and 2014 PA job postings. The results suggest that one potential obstacle to expanding the use of PAs within these fields could be a relative lack of demand within the job market.

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Mentoring Students to Reflect Your Program's Identity
Chalk Talk • T123 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
Wallace Boeve, EdD, PA-C, Bethel University
This session is also presented on Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Faculty often wrestle with identifying the elements of a positive program identity. But how do faculty grapple with securing quality students and then mentoring them in professional attributes needed to be strong representatives of the program and profession? This chalk talk will provide insights into a PA program's journey of intentional mentorship through relational connections.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
Don't feel like leaving the hotel? Grab a quick lunch in the Hilton lobby. Barons Brew offers quick grab-and-go options like sandwiches, salads, and Starbucks coffee. Or if you prefer to sit and relax, SkyWater Restaurant provides a soup and sandwich buffet with a beverage. Both options are priced to fit most budgets.

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Trends Among PA Program Directors, 1999–2014
Research Brief • T124 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Karen Wright, PhD, PA-C, The George Washington University
James Cawley, MPH, PA-C, The George Washington University
Profiles of trends and descriptions of the role of the PA program director are lacking in the PA education literature. This report uses PAEA annual reports to offer a profile of characteristics and secular trends of PA program directors.

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Game Changer: Competency-Based Education in Health Professions
Chalk Talk • T125 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
O.T. Wendel, PhD, A.T. Still University
This session is also presented on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

This rapid-fire presentation will describe competency-based education and its value, as well as strategies for leveraging this innovative educational model to challenge the status quo in health professions education and improve student outcomes.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Faculty Confidence and Respect: The Teacher's Persona
Spotlight • T126 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
Ziemowit Mazur, EdM, MS, PA-C, Rosalind Franklin University
With the ever-increasing number of PA programs, minimizing attrition of faculty is a constant challenge. Focusing on ways to improve faculty skills and satisfaction may be one solution to the problem. Learning how to develop and enhance a teaching persona has been shown to improve confidence and benefit faculty.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Fitting Feedback into Courses Across the Curriculum
Focused Discussion • T127 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Nicholas Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, Duke University
Kim Cavanagh, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, Gannon University
Providing meaningful feedback to PA students across the curriculum is important. In this session, participants will explore opportunities to enhance feedback delivery in both classroom and clinic settings, as well as increase their understanding of the skills necessary to provide feedback with effectiveness and efficiency.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Everyday Epi in the Classroom: Outbreak Exercises
Spotlight • T128 • Marquette III/IV • 1 hour CME
Patti Ragan, PhD, MPH, PA-C, Elon University
Brenda Quincy, PhD, MPH, PA-C, Butler University
This session is designed to demonstrate the inclusion of public health outbreak exercises into the classroom to teach principles of public health to PA students. Examples of emerging infectious disease, vaccine-preventable disease, and foodborne outbreaks will be highlighted to demonstrate prevention, surveillance, transmission, mitigation, policy, and ethics implications.

1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Decisions, Decisions: A Faculty Admissions Workshop
Workshop • T129 • Marquette V/VI • 2 hours CME
Karen Hills, MS, PA-C, Duke University
Kenyon Railey, MD, Duke University
Admissions is the foundation for a successful PA program. This interactive workshop presents a model for faculty development aimed at the acquisition of skills needed in a holistic admissions process. Participants will gain information and tools that can be replicated at their own institutions.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Integrating Brain-Based Learning and Technology
Spotlight • T130 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Emily WhiteHorse, MA Ed, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
Sabba Quidwai, MEd, ADE, University of Southern California (LA)
Brain-based educational approaches offer teaching strategies that foster active learning, increase student engagement, and enhance long-term retention. This spotlight will discuss how brain-based approaches can encourage innovation in the classroom and curriculum through the intentional and mindful design of learning activities and integrated technology.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
A Race to the Finish: Managing Student Expectations
Spotlight • T131 • Marquette IX • 1 hour CME
Susan Dunphy, MPH, PA-C, The George Washington University
Lisa Mustone Alexander, EdD, MPH, PA-C, The George Washington University
Student expectations of their clinical site, their role, and their supervisor's role can cause confusion and conflict that require faculty intervention. The accelerated nature of PA education can also confound students' emerging identity as clinicians. This session will highlight strategies that facilitate student success and minimize these issues.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Program Innovation through Curriculum Integration
Spotlight • T132 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Heather Bidinger, MMS, PA-C, Saint Catherine University
Donna DeGracia, MPAS, Saint Catherine University
An integrated curriculum approach is key to an innovative program delivery model. In this session, we'll build upon theories of adult learning and achieving clinical reasoning acumen, while looking at the experiences of a newly developed program, to highlight the benefits and challenges associated with this model.

1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
Myth Busted: Precepting vs. Productivity
Research Brief • T134 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Timothy Evans, MD, PhD, FACP, University of Washington
Keren Wick, PhD, University of Washington
Steven Skaggs, MPAS, PA-C, University of Texas - HS Center at San Antonio
Tiffani Burgin, MPAS, PA-C, University of Texas - HS Center at San Antonio
This study examined the effect of a PA student on family medicine preceptor productivity, preceptor teaching strategies, and benefits of teaching. We will discuss this research and its relevance to recruitment, orientation, and retention of clinical preceptors.

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Predictors of PA Faculty Intent to Leave Academia
Research Brief • T135 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Karen Graham, PhD, PA-C, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Svetlana Beltyukova, PhD, University of Toledo
We analyzed national survey data to determine whether a PA faculty member's intent to leave academia and return to clinical practice could be predicted. This research has implications for faculty retention, as all five items that emerged as predictors of intent to leave are within the purview of institutional administrators.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Teaching Health Disparities: The Elusive Green Grocer and Other Stories
Spotlight • T136 • Symphony II • 1 hour CME
Susan White, MD, Boston University
Education about health disparities is a required component of PA education. This session presents an innovative curriculum for the didactic year that focuses on individual, local, and regional health diversity. Details of the online resources, small group work, activities, and class discussions will allow programs to adapt the curriculum to their needs.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Interprofessional Education: It's All About Teamwork
Spotlight • T137 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
Rebecca Boeschel, MSHS, PA-C, Wingate University
Rebecca McClough, MPAS, PA-C, Wingate University
This session will discuss an integrative approach to preparing PA students for collaborative practice. We will discuss teamwork principles and team dynamics in the classroom, explore student observation and reflection in the clinical year, and conclude with active experimentation as well as role-play with other advanced-level health professions students.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
WebAdMIT Basic
Workshop • T138 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Chris Ferraraccio, Liaison International
Robert Ruiz, Liaison International
The WebAdMIT support team will facilitate a hands-on workshop allowing participants to review some of the system's basic options for programs. Programs will be able to navigate and develop a better understanding of WebAdMIT features to build their admissions process. NOTE: Participants should bring laptop computers with fully charged batteries.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
What About the Z? Program-Specific Cut-Offs for End of Rotation™ Exams
Spotlight • T139 • Marquette III/IV • 1 hour CME
Jennifer Coombs, PhD, PA-C, University of Utah
This session will help faculty understand how to use an Excel spreadsheet for calculating individual student z-scores, rather than setting arbitrary cut-off scores for End of Rotation™ exams that can lead to uneven remediation practices. There will be a hands-on demonstration of the z-score worksheet and discussion of topics, including correlation with PANCE scores. Participants will leave the workshop with a personalized, program-specific worksheet and the knowledge of their program's method for analysis.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) and PA Education
Spotlight • T140 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Gerald Kayingo, PhD, MMSc, PA-C, University of California - Davis
A national survey of PA programs examined the extent to which PA students are exposed to the elements of Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs). This session highlights the survey's findings, which show that exposure of PA students to the PCMH is associated with a greater likelihood of entering primary care.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Innovation to Foster Growth and Clinical Professionalism
Spotlight • T141 • Marquette IX • 1 hour CME
Dipu Patel-Junankar, MPAS, PA-C, Northeastern University
Robert Baginski, MD, Northeastern University
As times and students change, the instruction of professionalism, personal growth, and interpersonal interaction skills must change as well. This session will highlight three innovative, interactive methods that not only successfully teach information, but also provide the opportunity for students to experience both personal and professional growth.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Should We Identify Ethnicity in Clinical Vignettes?
Focused Discussion • T142 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Peggy Robinson, MS, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, MSHS, PA-C, Duke University
This focused discussion will examine the extent to which programs include race/ethnicity in clinical vignettes or case presentations across their curricula. In this session, faculty can debate the rationale for both inclusion and exclusion of ethnicity, as well as create specific recommendations for when its identification may be relevant.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
"Who's in the Driver's Seat?" Comparing Teaching Methods
Panel • T143 • Rochester • 1 hour CME
Christopher Sim, MPAS, PA-C, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Robin Jones, PhD, RRT, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Daniel Pavlik, MS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, Salus University
As the world of PA education continues to grow exponentially, programs are faced with a new generation of learners. This panel consists of educators experienced in both lecture-based and team-based learning who can explain their differences and answer any questions you might have.

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Organizational Facilitators in Precepting Students
Research Brief • T144 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Heather Bidinger, MMS, PA-C, Saint Catherine University
Kari Hartwig, DrPH, Saint Catherine University
Mehnaz Parvez, MS, Saint Catherine University
Relationships between clinical coordinators and preceptors used to be key in the recruitment and support of clinical sites, but the shift toward centralizing the coordination of clinical education is affecting this model. This qualitative research provides insights into preceptors' perceptions of organizational incentives to precept in this changing structural environment.

2:50 PM – 7:30 PM
Break - Exhibit Hall Open!
Salon ABC
The exhibit hall is the place to find information that can help you in the classroom. It's also the place to enjoy some snacks to keep you going throughout the afternoon. Come talk with vendors, meet your colleagues, and mingle.

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
The Durability of EPAT Funding in Expanding PA Training
Research Brief • T145 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Joanne Rolls, MPAS, PA-C, University of Utah
The HRSA EPAT program, a provision of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, was appropriated $32 million annually over five years with the goal of educating approximately 600 additional PA students. This original research studied the durable impact of this funding on expanding PA training seats.

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
How Reliable Are End of Rotation™ Exam Scores?
Research Brief • T146 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
Lindsay Gietzen, MS, PA-C, Wayne State University
Christopher Roman, MMS, PA_C, Butler University
Theresa Hegmann, MPAS, PA_C, University of Iowa
PAEA's End of Rotation™ examination scores are being used by many PA programs to measure students' core clinical knowledge in specific areas. These exams have been correlated with PANCE scores in order to validate their use as tools for summative evaluation in PA education.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Desirable Difficulties: The Key to Long-Term Learning Gains
Spotlight • T147 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
Christine Bruce, MHSA, PA-C, Penn State University
Angela Pistoria, MSPAS, PA-C, Penn State University
Students in PA programs lament about long hours of study and frustration over their test scores — despite their preparation. This session will discuss the "desirable difficulties" concept, which describes student efforts that are rewarded with long-term retention of material. These desirable difficulties trigger encoding and retrieval processes that support learning, comprehension, and remembering.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
WebAdMIT Advanced
Workshop • T148 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Chris Ferraraccio, Liaison International
Robert Ruiz, Liaison International
The WebAdMIT support team will facilitate a hands-on workshop allowing participants to review the system's advanced features for programs. Programs will be able to navigate and develop a better understanding of WebAdMIT beyond the basics to enhance their admissions process. NOTE: Participants should bring laptop computers with fully charged batteries.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Beyond Flexner: Social Justice in Medical Education
Panel • T149 • Marquette III/IV • 1 hour CME
Theresa Horvath, MPH, PA-C, CUNY School of Medicine
Justine Strand de Oliveira, DrPH, MPH, Duke University
Meredith Davison, PhD, MPH, University of Oklahoma - Tulsa
Beyond Flexner is a national movement promoting social mission in health professions education by addressing the critical, unmet health problems of society. Broad themes include social determinants of health, community engagement, and disparity reduction. This panel will explore the applicability of these themes to PA education and strategies for curricular integration.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Giving Your Students the QI Advantage
Spotlight • T150 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Leocadia Conlon, PA-C, Shenandoah University
Anne Schempp, PA-C, Shenandoah University
Competence in quality improvement (QI) is a critical skill for PAs to possess in clinical practice. This session will explore one program's innovative approach to implementing QI education into a PA curriculum and present data from evaluating the impact of QI curricular components.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Creating an LGBTQ-Inclusive Climate in Your Program
Spotlight • T151 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Mary Allias, MPAS, PA-C, University of Pittsburgh
Emily Murphy, MPAS, PA-C, University of Pittsburgh
As PA educators, we teach our students to provide care that is inclusive of the LGBTQ population. But how do we signal our inclusion of LGBTQ students in our program? This session will present strategies for creating a program climate that recognizes and welcomes the presence of LGBTQ students.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
The Evolving Role of the Associate Program Director
Focused Discussion • T152 • Marquette IX • 1 hour CME
Amy Baker, MS, PA-C, Philadelphia University
Dana Cafaro, MS, PA-C, Philadelphia University
While not required by the ARC-PA Standards, many programs are moving towards an organizational structure that includes an associate program director. By looking at models used at various institutions, this session aims to identify how programs are, or could be, using this position to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness.

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Ignorance Is Not Bliss: A Case for "Forward Feeding"
Spotlight • T153 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Rita Rienzo, MMSc, PA-C, Yale University
Elizabeth Roessler, MMSc, PA-C, Yale University
Programs are often reluctant to share information about under-performing students with other faculty or preceptors due to legal constraints or fear of creating bias. This session will focus on meeting the challenge of remediating unprofessional or struggling students by creating clear and unambiguous policy around information sharing, or "forward feeding."

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Accreditation Standards Revision World Café: Program Directors
Focus Group • T166 • Rochester
We would like to further explore the feedback obtained from the first ARC-PA Standards Survey. Interested program directors are encouraged to participate in small group discussions on five key questions related to the current version of the ARC-PA Standards.

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
Community-University Partnership: Educational Win-Win
Research Brief • T154 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Karen Mielke, MD, JD, Saint Catherine University
Jule Muegge, BA, Saint Catherine University
Mary Hearst, PhD, MPH, Saint Catherine University
A community-university partnership formed to improve school and life readiness for preschool children in low-income and diverse communities was used to provide experiences for physician assistant, occupational therapy, public health, and social work students. Health professions students, as well as preschoolers and families, benefited in the process.

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
General Session: State of the Association and Town Hall
T156 • Salon DEFG • 1.5 hours CME
This multifaceted event will begin with PAEA's official business meeting, an introduction to Board candidates, and a review of the motions that will be discussed at Saturday's business meeting. PAEA CEO Timi Agar Barwick, MPM, will then deliver her State of the Association address, issuing a challenge and a call to action for all PA programs — "How High Can We Raise the Bar?" An interactive town hall session will follow, where you'll be asked to test your knowledge of the current health care landscape by answering the question, "What knowledge and skills do new PA graduates need to be practice-ready on day 1?" Your responses will be compared to those provided by the diverse group of participants at the Stakeholder Summit in March of this year.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
T157 • Salon ABC
All attendees are invited to come visit with exhibitors and kick off this year's Forum. Don't miss the opportunity to network with PA educators and talk with product specialists to learn about new and innovative ways to enhance your career. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Giveaways will be part of the event, so come and win!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
PA Programs in Catholic Institutions
Special Interest Group • T158 • Directors Row 2
Please stop by to meet your colleagues and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities encountered by PA programs housed in Catholic educational institutions.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Interprofessional Education
Special Interest Group • T159 • Directors Row 3
Join your colleagues to discuss the evolving role of interprofessional education with PA students. Discussion will concentrate on how this type of education is being incorporated into PA education curricula and provide an opportunity for everyone to share ideas about their own interprofessional education experiences and interests.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Simulation in PA Education
Special Interest Group • T160 • Marquette I
Join members of this special interest group for an update on simulation use among PA programs and develop opportunities for professional collaboration on simulation-based projects. Leadership opportunities are available for interested individuals.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Problem-Based Learning
Special Interest Group • T161 • Marquette II
Stop by to meet your colleagues and join the discussion about the practices of problem-based learning (PBL) among PA programs. Whether you already use PBL or are considering using PBL, this session will explore types of PBL applications, resources, and developing PBL exercises.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Western PA Programs
Special Interest Group • T162 • Marquette III
This special interest group, also known as the Western Consortium, welcomes PA educators to discuss unique opportunities and challenges for PA programs located in the western region of the United States.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Northeastern PA Programs
Special Interest Group • T163 • Marquette IV
This special interest group welcomes PA educators to discuss unique opportunities and challenges for PA programs located in the northeast region of the United States.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
PA Programs in Academic Health Centers and Medical Schools
Special Interest Group • T164 • Marquette V
Stop by and join your colleagues for a discussion about the perceived advantages of PA programs within academic health centers and medical schools over PA programs in other academic settings, taking into consideration that these programs also have unique challenges and concerns. The purpose of this special interest group session is to identify and share these issues, to share "best practices," to consider opportunities and threats, and to promote the development of PA programs within these settings.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Minority Faculty Leadership
Special Interest Group • T165 • Marquette VI
Come join members of this group to discuss the evolving role of interprofessional education with PA students. Discussion will concentrate on how this type of education is being incorporated into PA education curricula and provide an opportunity for everyone to share ideas about their own interprofessional education experiences and interests.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Past Presidents Reception (by invitation only)
Symphony I

Friday, October 14 Download and print

Highlights

Advancing the Health System for the Future

Janis Orlowski, MD, MACP, Association of American Medical Colleges

SALON DEFG

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
In her position as Chief Health Care Officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges, Janis Orlowski, MD, MACP, focuses on the interface between the health care delivery system and academic medicine.

She will help Forum-goers understand the changing environment of the academic medical center (AMC) and how the current revolution in health care is challenging academic medicine to reinvent its approach to the Triple Aim. The audience will learn about the institutional characteristics of those advancing the AMCs of the future and also hear about regulatory changes, alternative payment models, and the need for innovation.

Schedule

6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
Foyer Salon D

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Poster Presentations & Continental Breakfast
Download posters info • F101 • Foyer Salon D • 1 hour CME
Enjoy continental breakfast while perusing original research and educational innovation posters grouped by topic. Authors will be present to answer questions and discuss their research. Posters will be on display from 3:00 p.m., Thursday, through noon, Friday.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Graduate Record Examination and Performance Prediction
Poster • P1 • Foyer Salon D
Diana Smith, MHS, PA-C, Drexel University
Ellen Feld, MD, Drexel University
Julie Kinzel, MEd, PA-C, Drexel University
Ann Madden, MHS, PA-C, Drexel University
Charles Stream, MPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Can GRE scores alone predict program or PANCE performance? This poster addresses the relationship between GRE scores and performance outcomes in this PA program and on the PANCE.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Emotional Intelligence in the Admission of PA Students
Poster • P2 • Foyer Salon D
Megan Schneider, MMS, MSPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Ryan Clancy, MSHS, MA, PA-C, Drexel University
Gretchen Fox, MMSc, PA-C, Drexel University
Catherine Nowak, MS, PA-C, Drexel University
Clare Pisoni, MPAS, PA-C, Drexel University
Charles Stream, MPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Patrick Auth, PhD, PA-C, Drexel University
The purpose of this study was to determine if using Emotional Intelligence scores at the time of the interview produced a class significantly different from a class admitted using traditional interview scores. This research reveals there is no statistically significant difference in class demographics using Emotional Intelligence interview questions for admissions.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
URM Student Populations and Role in PA Program Choice
Poster • P3 • Foyer Salon D
Anju Jain, MS, ATC, PA-C, University of Washington
Susan Symington, MPAS, PA-C, University of Washington
Douglas Brock, PhD, University of Washington
Mariah Kindle, MSOL, University of Washington
Considering the URM student population of a PA program in enrollment decisions is important, because the PA profession should mirror the diversity of the national population. PA students value URM student populations, as evidenced by it being a factor in their enrollment choice of a PA program.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Are Scribes the New Medic?
Poster • P4 • Foyer Salon D
Lisa Mustone Alexander, EdD, MPH, PA-C, The George Washington University
Over the last 10 years, the medical scribe as a para-professional group has grown significantly across the health care delivery system. This study examines faculty and student perceptions about the value of scribe experience as an antecedent to PA education.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
PA Career Pipeline Initiative for Undergraduates
Poster • P5 • Foyer Salon D
Sonia Crandall, PhD, MS, Wake Forest University
Reamer Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C, Wake Forest University
Jill Grant, MMS, MS, PA-C, Wake Forest University
Carol Hildebrandt, BA, Wake Forest University
This poster outlines a pipeline strategy to improve interest in and recruitment for physician assistant careers among college students in rural and underserved areas of northwestern North Carolina.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Assessing Competency of Managing the Challenging Patient
Poster • P6 • Foyer Salon D
Elana Min, PhD, PA-C, Northwestern University
James Carlson, PhD, PA-C, Rosalind Franklin University
Barbara Eulenberg, BAJS, Rosalind Franklin University
Challenging patient encounters are commonplace and may be taxing for both provider and patient, thus supporting a need to assess a student's skill set for managing challenging patients. Integrating assessments within a standardized patient exam may provide a reliable and accessible method of providing both formative and summative data on these skills.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Communication with a PA Program: Preceptor Perceptions
Poster • P7 • Foyer Salon D
Nicholas Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, Duke University
April Stouder, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Christine Everett, PhD, MPH, PA-C, Duke University
Research reveals the value that preceptors place on communication with educational programs and its impact on their decision to precept. This study of preceptors' perceptions of communication with one PA program may provide new and established PA programs with examples of preceptor-preferred communication strategies for maintaining these essential partnerships.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
The Resuscitation of Emergency Medicine
Poster • P8 • Foyer Salon D
Denise Kolojejchick-Coslett, MPAS, PA-C, University of Washington
Donald Smith, MCHS, PA-C, University of Washington
Patty Hahn, RN, MN, ARNP, University of Washington
John Alvitre, PA-C, University of Washington
Douglas Brock, PhD, University of Washington
Our poster examines the redesign of the Emergency Medicine course. Utilizing technology, team-based learning, problem-based learning, and simulation, students were able to synthesize information and clinically apply the course content.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Sex Trafficking: Recognizing and Treating Victims
Poster • P9 • Foyer Salon D
Laurie Dunn-Ryznyk, MPAS, PA-C, Southern Illinois University
This poster presents a multiple modality educational program used within a Diversity in Medical Practice course at a PA program. Background information, methods, and evaluation will be discussed.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Physician Perceptions of PA-C Skills/Competencies
Student Poster • P10 • Foyer Salon D
Ryan Hunton, PA-S, University of Kentucky
Somu Chatterjee, MPH, MD, University of Kentucky
Andrew Wyant, MDiv, MD, University of Kentucky
This study provided a unique medium for physicians to anonymously and candidly express views regarding PA competencies. Open-ended comments were analyzed for recurrent themes. By delineating and addressing these perspectives, the PA profession can bridge the gap to practice barriers and move forward in its dedication to team-based care.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Underserved Community Scholars — A New Model for Rotations
Poster • P11 • Foyer Salon D
Patricia McKelvey Dieter, MPA, PA-C, Duke University
Karen Hills, MS, PA-C, Duke University
April Stouder, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Melinda Blazar, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Nicholas Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, Duke University
Suzanne Scott, BA, Duke University
This poster describes an innovative clinical placement project that resulted from a PA program receiving funds from the HRSA Grant for Expansion of PA Training Programs.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Enhancing Competence in Behavioral Change Interviewing
Poster • P12 • Foyer Salon D
Kevin Bogart, MPAS, PA-C, University of Colorado
Health is influenced by genetics, social circumstances, environmental exposures, behavioral patterns, and health care. While it is estimated that behavioral patterns account for 40% of premature deaths, motivational interviewing (MI) has been shown to be effective in helping patients make positive behavioral changes. The objective of this study was to design MI curricula based on evidence-based pedagogy and learner assessment of course goals.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Reflection Papers to Assess Violence Screening
Poster • P13 • Foyer Salon D
Juanita Gardner, MPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Megan Schneider, MMS, MSPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Ellen Feld, MD, Drexel University
Nina Multak, MPAS, PA-C, Drexel University
Patrick Auth, PhD, PA-C, Drexel University
The purpose of this study was to assess PA students' knowledge of, and reactions to, violence screening using reflection papers during the Women's Health rotation. This study concluded that students are effectively screening for violence while on their Women's Health rotation.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Student Views on Communication Curriculum Change
Poster • P14 • Foyer Salon D
Anthony Brenneman, MPAS, PA-C, University of Iowa
Instituting curricular changes regarding communication skills has improved student assessment of this critical skill. Providing increased opportunities to practice these skills while dissociating them from early grading allows for thoughtful experimentation and non-pressured skill development.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Efficacy of a PA Student-Developed Behavior Change Program
Poster • P15 • Foyer Salon D
Judy Cusumano, PhD, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Brian Bixler, PA-C, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Brittany Butler, PA-C, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Kelsey Shirk, PA-C, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
This study assessed the efficacy of a PA student-developed behavior change program designed to help patients at a local free clinic make healthy diet and exercise changes. Results indicated that participants realized significant changes in BMI as a result of the program.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Practicing PAs Mentor First-Year Students
Poster • P16 • Foyer Salon D
Jennifer Storm, MS, PA-C, Saint Louis University
Genevieve DelRosario, MHS, PA-C, Saint Louis University
While there are pros and cons to developing a clinical mentoring program for first-year students, feedback from students and mentors demonstrates that the pros outweigh the cons. A mentoring program has been found to be well worth the effort.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
An Exercise in Justice: Public Healthcare in Prison
Poster • P17 • Foyer Salon D
Antoinette Polito, MHS, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
Laura Zeigen, MA, MLIS, MPH, Oregon Health & Science University
Sarah Drummond-Hays, EdD, Oregon Health & Science University
Alison McLellan, MMS, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
This innovative exercise was designed for first-year PA students to explore the ethical issue of justice in the context of the simulated allocation of public funding for health care screening in the incarcerated population in Oregon. Student attitudes towards prisoner health care were surveyed before and after the activity.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Integrating Community Engagement Into a PA Curriculum
Poster • P18 • Foyer Salon D
Cora Peine, MPAS, Saint Catherine University
This poster describes a framework and rationale for integrating short-term and long-term community engagement experiences throughout the didactic curriculum.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Learn by Doing: Impact of Oral Health Outreach
Poster • P19 • Foyer Salon D
Cynthia Booth Lord, MHS, PA-C, Case Western Reserve University
Poor oral health is a source of health disparity. This study describes a strategy to leverage small grants to foster oral health outreach by PAs and PA students. The study found that community engagement facilitated education, demonstrated interprofessional practice, promoted care to underserved populations, and fostered other health professions competencies.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Effects of an Oral Health Curriculum
Poster • P20 • Foyer Salon D
Sara Nicely, DHEd, PA-C, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
An oral health curriculum was developed for PA students in Virginia in response to the need for increased oral health knowledge for medical providers. Validated pre- and post-curriculum surveys were completed, and analysis revealed a significant increase in attitude and knowledge toward oral health care post-curriculum.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Teaching Human Factors Science to Improve Patient Safety
Poster • P21 • Foyer Salon D
Joyce Nieman, MHS, MLS, PA-C, University of Colorado
David Eckhardt, MS, PA-C, University of Colorado
This study assessed the impact of a combined lecture and web-based training exercise on PA student knowledge and comprehension of human factors and patient safety in the clinical setting. Students participated in this interactive exercise, which focused on being mindful of situations that increase the likelihood of error.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Student Incision and Drainage with Modified Abscess Model
Poster • P22 • Foyer Salon D
Hoonani Cuadrado, MSPAS, PA-C, DeSales University
Melissa Carroll, PhD, MS, DeSales University
Sonya Echols, PhD, CHSE, DeSales University
This project highlights one example of implementing cost-effective and easily reproducible cadaver-based models for teaching abscess incision and drainage for medical education. Medical faculty at institutions already using cadaver dissection can incorporate this cost-effective abscess model into skills labs to enhance training and increase student confidence.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
High-Fidelity Cardiac Simulation as a Predictor of Success
Poster • P23 • Foyer Salon D
Dipali Yeh, MS, Rutgers University
Carol Sadley, MEd, Rutgers University
Alyssa Sabatino, MS, Rutgers University
Survey results reveal enhanced team dynamics and improved decision-making and critical thinking skills among first-year PA students with the use of high-fidelity simulation in a didactic EKG course.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Assessing Curriculum Intervention About Student Debt
Poster • P24 • Foyer Salon D
Catherine Nowak, MS, PA-C, Drexel University
Megan Schneider, MMS, MSPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Charles Stream, MPH, PA-C, Drexel University
Patrick Auth, PhD, PA-C, Drexel University
The literature indicates that students in general are not familiar with the details of their student loans and have not planned strategically for repayment. We looked at the effectiveness of including student loan information sessions within the curriculum and their impact on increasing PA student awareness.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Transforming Learning: Results from a Flipped Classroom
Poster • P25 • Foyer Salon D
Rebecca Maldonado, MSHPE, PA-C, University of Colorado
Research on the pedagogical approach of the "flipped classroom" is limited and mostly consists of student feedback regarding preferences. This study was conducted to investigate if student mastery of material could be improved using this pedagogy.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
A "Learner-Centered" Approach in PA Education
Poster • P26 • Foyer Salon D
Afsoon Moktar, PhD, EMBA, CT (ASCP), MCPHS University (Boston)
Bathri Vajravelu, PhD, MBBS, MPH, MCPHS University (Boston)
Scott Orrahood, MPAS, PA-C, MCPHS University (Boston)
This research expands our understanding of the preferred teaching method of students and its effectiveness regarding the "learner-centered" model of medical education. The results guide the development of efficient PA curricula by means of addressing problems in the traditional teaching method and subsequently proposing substitute solutions.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Competencies for PAs in Low-Resource Countries
Student Poster • P27 • Foyer Salon D
Mickey Kander, MSW, MPH, PA-S, University of Washington
Ruth Ballweg, MPA, PA-C, University of Washington
There has been growing international interest in the PA model of practice since its inception among low-resource countries as well as academic PA programs. This poster describes the development of a set of competencies for PA practice in low-resource countries — applicable to both students and professionals.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Medical Mission Trips as Immersion Learning Experiences
Poster • P28 • Foyer Salon D
Carol Galarza, MS, Wagner College
Robert Marchese, MS, Wagner College
Our purpose was to examine the educational effect of medical mission trips to Central America as short-term immersion learning experiences. The goal was to assess the impact on our PA students and alumni with respect to cultural competencies and social responsibility, clinical thought processes, and long-term commitment to service work.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
"Life Habits" Interprofessional Education with MyNetDiary
Poster • P29 • Foyer Salon D
Tiffany Kindratt, MPH, UT Southwestern - School of Health Professions
Susan Rodder, MS, RDN, LD, UT Southwestern - School of Health Professions
Kelley Mulfinger, PA-C, UT Southwestern - School of Health Professions
The "Life Habits" interprofessional curriculum trains PA students how to educate patients about weight management in collaboration with nutrition students. We evaluated "Life Habits" to determine the reliability of the MyNetDiary mobile app and determine changes in PA students' confidence in educating patients about weight loss and referrals after curriculum implementation.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Health Students' Stereotypes of Health Professions
Poster • P30 • Foyer Salon D
Alicia Bolden, MPAS, PA-C, Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale)
Diana Cherkiss, MMS, PA-C, Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale)
Studies reveal that health profession students may hold negative stereotypes toward other health professions. These stereotypes may inhibit communication and collaboration on the interprofessional team, which could lead to health care disparities and poor health outcomes. Learning opportunities should be implemented to address and challenge these stereotypes.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Developing Interprofessional Oral Health Leaders
Poster • P31 • Foyer Salon D
Denise Rizzolo, PhD, PA-C, Kean University
Cynthia Booth Lord, MHS, PA-C, Case Western Reserve University
Grace Landel, MEd, PA-C, Touro University - California
Interprofessional collaboration between disciplines is often under-utilized in program curricula. At the 2015 AAPA conference, PA faculty and students paired with a local dental school for an interprofessional, community-based oral health project to allow faculty and students to work collaboratively, learning from each other and with each other.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
An Interprofessional Approach to Preceptor Development
Poster • P32 • Foyer Salon D
Patrick Enking, MS, PA-C, University of Nevada (Reno)
Oaklee Rogers, OTD, OTR/L, Northern Arizona University
Holly Carroll, PT, DPT, Northern Arizona University
Debra Bierwas, PT, DPT, DHSc, Midwestern University (Glendale)
Lorie Kroneberger, PT, DPT, GCS, Northern Arizona University
Two university PA programs hosted an interprofessional preceptor development workshop with physical therapy and occupational therapy faculty and preceptors from both institutions. Community preceptors were surveyed to ascertain their familiarity with interprofessional training. The results demonstrated up to a 32% improvement as a result of this successful workshop.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Large Scale Interprofessional Simulation Activity
Poster • P33 • Foyer Salon D
Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, MCPHS University (Boston)
Catherine Taglieri, PharmD, MCPHS University (Boston)
Alice Randor, MS, PA-C, MCPHS University (Boston)
Steven Crosby, MA, MCPHS University (Boston)
Joseph Ferullo, PharmD, MCPHS University (Boston)
Paul Kiritsy, PharmD, MCPHS University (Boston)
Bathri Vajravelu, PhD, MCPHS University (Boston)
Ricky Thumar, PharmD, MCPHS University (Boston)
A look at attitudes toward interprofessional education in a large scale interprofessional simulation activity for PA students and Doctor of Pharmacy students.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Focus Group Study: Educational Model for Team-Based Care
Poster • P34 • Foyer Salon D
Desiree Lie, MD, MSED, University of Southern California (LA)
Christopher Forest, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
Anne Walsh, MMSc, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
Yvonne Banzali, MAMFT, MBA, University of Southern California (LA)
Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
Our qualitative research study of four health professions in a student-run clinic demonstrates that shared patient encounters, huddles, common precepting, and social networking are key ingredients for learning effective team-based care. Students identified increased commitment to primary care and service to the underserved. Professions learned from, about, and with each other.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Effect of a Shared Medical Curriculum on Student Attitudes
Poster • P35 • Foyer Salon D
Theresa Hegmann, MPAS, PA-C, University of Iowa
This multi-year project uses the validated IEPS instrument to evaluate the impact of implementing a combined preclinical education model on PA and medical students' attitudes. PA students began with more positive attitudes about team collaboration than medical students. This difference remained stable over an 18-month, 100% combined preclinical phase.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Interprofessional Experience in Fall Prevention: PA & OT
Poster • P36 • Foyer Salon D
Kim Stokes, MHS, PA-C, East Carolina University
Jennifer Radloff, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS, East Carolina University
Young Kim, PhD, OTR/L, East Carolina University
This study evaluates students' ability to understand other health professionals and their role in the health care team as well as their ability to complete an interdisciplinary falls assessment for a community dwelling senior. The one-day event involved local volunteers, second-year PA students, and second-year OT students.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Leadership Attributes of PA Program Directors
Poster • P37 • Foyer Salon D
Raymond Eifel, EdD, PA-C, Marist College
Minimal research on PA program directors exists. This poster describes program director leadership attributes in the context of full-range leadership theory.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
PA Faculty Identity and Leadership Aspirations
Poster • P38 • Foyer Salon D
Karen Graham, PhD, PA-C, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Svetlana Beltyukova, PhD, University of Toledo
We analyzed national survey data to determine what percentage of PA faculty consider their primary identity to be an educator or have leadership or career advancement aspirations. We also examined whether responses to these items varied by characteristics such as gender, age, academic rank, or intent to leave.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
On Becoming a Physician Assistant — Student Perspectives
Poster • P39 • Foyer Salon D
Pat Kenney-Moore, EdD, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
The medical education process to become a PA is rigorous, time-consuming, and transformative, yet little is known about the student experience of this identity transformation process. This poster describes a qualitative focus group study designed to elucidate the student experience of the didactic phase of PA education.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
PANCE Performance: Can the Future Be Predicted?
Poster • P40 • Foyer Salon D
Kay Denler, BA, University of Colorado
Jacqueline Sivahop, MS, PA-C, University of Colorado
This poster discusses the relationship of program GPA and four admission variables to student performance on the PANCE. With research tying contrasting variables to PANCE performance, assessment of students' success on the PANCE is valuable in identifying strong applicants.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
End of Rotation™ Exams Predict Certification Exam Scores
Poster • P41 • Foyer Salon D
Christopher Roman, MMS, PA-C, Butler University
Lindsay Gietzen, MS, PA-C, Wayne State University
Theresa Hegmann, MPAS, PA-C, University of Iowa
End of Rotation™ exam scores have been shown to be a reliable predictor of certification exam performance independent of PA program or test version. While the mean of all seven exams' scores may be used, the mean of just four exams (internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and general surgery) is also a valid predictor.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Role Play to Teach PA Students About Academic Integrity
Poster • P42 • Foyer Salon D
Tomiko Oskotsky, MD, Stanford University
Lucinda Hirahoka, FNP, MPH, PA-C, Stanford University
Pooja Loftus, MS, Stanford University
An educational module involving role-play may help PA students better recognize cheating behaviors and the consequences of cheating, as well as prevent them from cheating.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
E-professionalism Attitudes and Behaviors of PA Students
Poster • P43 • Foyer Salon D
Sandhya Noronha, MD, Midwestern University (Downers Grove)
Jacob Gettig, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, Midwestern University (Downers Grove)
Lillian Obucina, DDS, JD, Midwestern University (Downers Grove)
Kelli Christensen, DDS, Midwestern University (Downers Grove)
John Graneto, DO, MeD, Kansas City University
Nancy Fjortoft, PhD, Midwestern University (Downers Grove)
The widespread use of social media has resulted in an increase in online unprofessional behaviors. This study examines the differences between PA students' self-reported attitudes toward e-professionalism behaviors at the start of the PA program and after completion of the didactic year and 10% of their clinical rotations.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Evaluating the Impact of Community Service on PA Education
Poster • P44 • Foyer Salon D
Michelle DiBaise, DHSc, PA-C, Northern Arizona University
Jennifer Witte, PA-S, Northern Arizona University
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of volunteering before PA school admission and during PA education on self-reported preparedness for managing issues relevant to professionalism in the clinical year.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Stress in Graduate Health Science Students
Poster • P45 • Foyer Salon D
Scott Massey, PhD, PA-C, Slippery Rock University
Denise Rizzolo, PhD, PA-C, Kean University
Alicia Nordstrom, PhD, Misericordia University
Health science programs can be highly stressful with the potential to negatively impact physical and psychological health. The purpose of this study was to explore the fluctuations in PA, OT, DPT, and SLP student stress level during the first year of graduate school.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
Where Are the Physician Assistants in the Beehive State?
Poster • P46 • Foyer Salon D
Virginia Valentin, MCMS, PA-C, University of Utah
Jennifer Coombs, PhD, PA-C, University of Utah
Jeff Jones, PhD
Utah has a critical provider shortage with the nation's second to lowest primary care physician-to-population ratio. An important mission of PA education is to educate PAs to work in primary care or medically underserved areas. This study identifies the demographics, distribution, and specialty of PAs in Utah.

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
A Spatial Analysis of PA Program Growth
Poster • P47 • Foyer Salon D
Curt Stilp, MS, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
Glenn Forister, PhD, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
The geographic proximity of established, satellite, and developing PA programs and its implication for applicants, faculty, and clinical sites continues to be debated. This poster addresses this issue by exploring the current relationship of applicants to PA programs and PA program growth using geospatial analysis.

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Advancing the Health System for the Future
Spotlight • F102 • Salon DEFG • 1.25 hours CME
Janis Orlowski, MD, MACP, Association of American Medical Colleges
The health care revolution is fundamentally changing how every academic medical center (AMC) operates. Health care reform is challenging academic medicine to reinvent its approach to the Triple Aim: improving the patient experience of care; improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of health care. Dr. Orlowski will tackle four big questions facing AMCs of the future — what are the characteristics of the AMCs of the future, how will AMCs be impacted by regulatory change, what kinds of alternative payment models are in development, and what is the role of innovation in keeping AMCs at the forefront of academic medicine? After the presentation, PAEA CEO Timi Agar Barwick will engage in a Q&A session with Dr. Orlowski to explore how these challenges will affect PA education.

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Fellow Welcome Session
Student Session • ST401 • Symphony IV
Richard Bottner, PA-C
We will welcome our second Future Educator Fellow class with an introduction to the Student Advisory Task Force (SATF) and information on how to make the most of your experience during the fellowship by networking.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Onsite Polls Open — Vote!
Foyer Salon D
During this dedicated time, voting representatives of member programs will cast their votes for the 2017 Board of Directors' open positions.

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Predicting Preference for Primary Care Provider Type
Research Brief • F103 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Christine Everett, PhD, MPH, PA-C, Duke University
Brandi Leach, MS, Duke University
Justine Strand de Oliveira, DrPH, PA-C, Duke University
Margaret Gradison, MD, Duke University
Michael Dill, MPA, Association of American Medical Colleges
Perri Morgan, PhD, PA-C, Duke University
The capacity of PAs and NPs to ameliorate primary care provider shortages may be influenced by patient preferences. This study aims to understand the relationship between patient characteristics and provider-type preference. Different predisposing, enabling, and need factors are associated with primary care provider-type preference.

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Mentoring Students to Reflect Your Program's Identity
Chalk Talk • F104 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
Wallace Boeve, EdD, PA-C, Bethel University
This session is also presented on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

Faculty often wrestle with identifying the elements of a positive program identity. How do faculty grapple with securing quality students and then mentoring them in professional attributes to be strong representatives of the program and profession? This chalk talk will provide insights into a PA program's journey of intentional mentorship through relational connections.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
You Did What?! Clinical Year Professionalism Remediation
Focused Discussion • F105 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
Bonnie Jo Hanson, PA-C, Northeastern University
Laura Gerstner, MHA, MSHS, PA-C, Campbell University
Professionalism issues during the clinical year are especially troubling as research has shown a correlation between unprofessional behavior during training and subsequent disciplinary action in practice. We will discuss professionalism as a character trait versus a competency and will brainstorm novel strategies for remediating students who struggle with professionalism.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Probation! Experiences of Three Program Directors
Panel • F106 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Todd Doran, EdD, PA-C, University of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
Gil Boissonneault, PhD, PA-C, Medical University of South Carolina
Ruth Ballweg, MPA, PA-C, University of Washington
Christina Robohm-Leavitt, MS, PA-C, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The process of program accreditation may result in adverse actions such as probation. In this situation, institutions and programs must carefully evaluate areas of non-compliance and work collaboratively to resolve the issues. This panel discusses the perspectives and experiences of three program directors implementing changes to successfully address probation.

10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Holistic Admissions: A "How To" Guide for Implementation
Workshop • F107 • Marquette III/IV • 2 hours CME
Alice Arredondo, EdD, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Annie Wofford, MA, University of Missouri - Kansas City
By providing a foundation in holistic admissions, this workshop will explore how programs can implement a holistic admissions process from screening to selection. Participants will receive a foundation for implementing a process that includes the Multiple Mini Interview by engaging in activities designed to promote mission-based holistic admissions.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Reasonable Accommodations in Medical Education
Spotlight • F108 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Daniel Pavlik, PA-C, Salus University
Donna Agnew, PA-C, Salus University
With student self-reporting of disabilities increasing, PA programs must have established policies and procedures with regard to reasonable accommodations for these students. This session will discuss these policies and procedures, compliance with mandated federal and state regulations, consistency with institutional policy, barriers to implementation, and the protection of academic integrity.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Creating BFFs: A Model for PA-Faculty Mentorship
Focused Discussion • F109 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Jennifer Wall, PA-C, The George Washington University
Nicole Mortier, PA-C, The George Washington University
We believe that many junior and senior faculty members strive to organize an official faculty mentorship program. This forum will enable a fun, interactive discussion between experienced and inexperienced faculty members in an effort to take key recommendations back to their respective programs.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Pooling Your Resources: Internal/External Collaborative Research
Panel • F110 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Maha Lund, DHSc, PA-C, Emory University
Karen Mulitalo, MPAS, PA-C, University of Utah
Patrick Auth, PhD, PA-C, Drexel University
Nina Multak, MPAS, PA-C, Drexel University
Collaborative research among PA faculty is strongly encouraged within the PA community and, more recently, by the Journal of Physician Assistant Education. This panel will address barriers, strategies, and resources that programs can use to encourage faculty to participate in and design collaborative research projects among departments and institutions.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Being Conscious of Unconscious Bias in Admissions
Spotlight • F111 • Rochester • 1 hour CME
Douglas Brock, PhD, University of Washington
Mariah Kindle, MSOL, University of Washington
Unconscious bias, or "implicit bias," results in decisions and practices that unfairly advantage or disadvantage individuals. These practices can institutionalize decision-making unsupported by evidence. We will focus our discussion on practical approaches to identify and ameliorate the effects of implicit bias in admissions processes.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
2017 PAEA Board Candidates Roundtable
F112 • Directors Row 2 • 1 hour CME
This session will provide an opportunity for PAEA members and Forum attendees to engage with the 2017 Board of Directors candidates in a small group setting. Candidates will be introduced by members of the Leadership Development and Recruitment Council and then located at separate tables. Members may rotate throughout the session to interact with the candidates and address topics pertinent to each candidate's board position. Information about the candidates can be found on the candidate posters near the Forum registration desk.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Accreditation Standards Revision World Café: Academic Coordinators and Clinical Coordinators
Focus Group • F141 • Marquette IX
We would like to further explore the feedback obtained from the first ARC-PA Standards Survey. Interested academic coordinators and clinical coordinators are encouraged to participate in small group discussions on five key questions related to the current version of the ARC-PA Standards.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Explosive Growth in British PA Education Since 2008
Research Brief • F113 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Tamara Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, The George Washington University
Karen Roberts, MS, PA-C/R, St. George's University of London
From a nadir of two PA programs with 17 total graduates nationwide in 2012, the number of PA programs in Great Britain has increased dramatically over the last four years, with plans for further expansion. Come hear about the challenges of effectively growing the PA profession in the UK.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Finding Your Way: Building a Network of Mentors
Student Session • ST402 • Symphony IV
Cody Sasek, MPAS, PA-C
Fellows will take a deeper dive into the networking and mentorship opportunities that are available to them during and after the Education Forum.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Game Changer: Competency-Based Education in Health Professions
Chalk Talk • F114 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
O. T. Wendel, PhD, A.T. Still University
This session is also presented on Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

This rapid-fire presentation will describe competency-based education and the value of, and strategies for, leveraging this innovative educational model to challenge the status quo in health professions education and improve student outcomes.

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Be Mindful of What You Teach
Chalk Talk • F115 • Symphony II • 0.5 hour CME
Rachel Byrne, MS, PA-C, University of Colorado
This session is also presented on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Mindfulness is touted as a way to boost athletic performance, raise well-adjusted children, and improve health, but what exactly is it? This presentation will describe the roots of mindfulness and its use, review the increasingly stressful practice of medicine, and provoke discussion about whether mindfulness-based practices should be instilled in our students.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Mini-Flip: Active Learning for Lecture-Based Courses
Spotlight • F116 • Symphony III • 1 hour CME
Rachel DeWitt, PA-C, University of Detroit/Mercy
This session is designed for both new and seasoned PA faculty who instruct in primarily lecture-based didactic courses and want to integrate active learning exercises into their classroom instruction to enhance student learning within the framework of their existing curriculum.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Performance Coaching Principles for Student Success
Spotlight • F117 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Diana Smith, MHS, PA-C, Drexel University
Paul Furtaw, PsyD, Drexel University
The intensive pace of knowledge acquisition in PA training can be overwhelming for students. Performance coaching, a hybrid discipline of multiple scientific traditions including sports and military psychology, mental health counseling, and motivational theories, will be discussed as applied to this program's curriculum to enhance student coping and academic success.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Doctoral Degree Alphabet Soup: Which One Is Right for You?
Panel • F118 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Danielle Kempton, DHSc, MMS, PA-C, A.T. Still University
Rachel Carlson, EdD, Shenandoah University
Pat Kenney-Moore, EdD, PhD, Oregon Health & Science University
Stephanie Gilkey, MS, PA-C, Wayne State University
Elana Min, PhD, PA-C, Northwestern University
This panel will provide perspective from five full-time PA faculty on the challenges of completing a variety of different doctorates (EdD, DHSc, PhD) while balancing work and family and their strategies for success; comparison of experiences unique to each doctorate will be discussed.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Librarians: Part of Your PA Education Team?
Spotlight • F119 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Brandi Tuttle, MSLIS, AHIP, Duke University
Karen Hills, MS, PA-C, Duke University
The PA profession needs scholars and leaders. Presenters will discuss the benefits of collaborating with librarians to enhance faculty and student scholarship and professional development. This presentation will highlight the vital role of the librarian in dealing with information and technology overload, developing scholarly projects, and teaching the next generation.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Rewarding Preceptors: Simplifying Category 1 Credits
Spotlight • F120 • Marquette IX • 1 hour CME
Carol Gorney, MPAS, PA-C, University of Iowa
Nicholas Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, Duke University
This spotlight session will provide an overview of how PA programs can award Category 1 Continuing Medical Education credits to their PA preceptors. Approaches from two program perspectives will be shared as this solution-focused session aims to help all programs participate in this recognition program to benefit their PA preceptors.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
MedEdPORTAL: Gateway to Scholarship in PA Education
Spotlight • F121 • Duluth • 1 hour CME
Sonia Crandall, PhD, MS, Wake Forest University
MedEdPORTAL is a free publication service provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges in partnership with the American Dental Education Association. PAEA is currently working to develop a MedEdPORTAL page for PA educators.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Enhancing Your Admissions Process Using CASPA 3.0
Panel • F122 • Rochester • 1 hour CME
Christina Robohm-Leavitt, MPAS, PA-C, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Kevin Zalanowski, MA, MBA, Northwestern University
Cindy Holahan, BS, Carroll University
Jason Grahame, MPA, PA-C, Eastern Virginia Medical School
PA admissions personnel review hundreds — possibly thousands — of applications each cycle. CAS 3.0 offers customizable features for programs and applicants to enhance and streamline the admission and recruitment process, encouraging a more diverse applicant pool. This session features a panel discussion about best practices for use of the new resource.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Fellow Advocacy Session
Student Session • ST403 • Symphony IV
Fellows will get a glimpse of the various advocacy opportunities they can take advantage of to help promote the PA profession.

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Productivity
Research Brief • F123 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Roderick Hooker, PhD, MBA, PA, Northern Arizona University
Reasons for undertaking VHA provider mix research include the unique opportunity to explore the efficiency of the provider workforce. In this study, the factors potentially associated with PA/NP productivity were identified and analyzed to set the stage for improving overall delivery of quality patient care.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Awards Lunch
F124 • Salon DEFG
All attendees are encouraged to come and honor the winners of the 2016 PAEA Faculty and Staff Awards. Also during this luncheon event, President Jennifer Snyder will address the importance of increased innovation and the need to break out of old models of education.

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Preceptors' Perspectives on Interprofessional Practice
Research Brief • F125 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Nicholas Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, Duke University
Betsy Melcher, MS, ATC, MHS, PA-C, Duke University
Justine Strand de Oliveira, DrPH, PA-C, Duke University
This qualitative study involved interviews with a purposive sample of clinical preceptors from a single program to assess perceptions of interprofessional practice and education in clinical settings. The findings of this study provide new understanding of preceptors' perceptions that can inform preceptor development strategies and further research by PA educators.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Massachusetts Consortium on Core Competencies for Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Spotlight • F126 • Symphony II • 1 hour CME
Sheri Talbot, MS, PA-C, Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants
Oren Berkowitz, PhD, PA-C, Boston University
Jennifer Hixon, DHSc, PA-C, Westfield State University
Christopher Cooper, MPAS, PA-C, MCPHS University
Theresa Riethle, MS, PA-C, Bay Path University
To address the national opiate abuse crisis, the Governor of Massachusetts and the State Department of Public Health partnered with health education institutions to develop and adopt state-wide opiate prescription core competencies. Members of the PA consortium will present the model competencies that were adopted by all PA programs in Massachusetts.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Site and Preceptor Monitoring = Meaningful Clinical Experiences
Spotlight • F127 • Marquette I/II • 1 hour CME
Patrick Enking, MS, PA-C, University of Nevada (Reno)
Carol Gorney, MPAS, PA-C, University of Iowa
This spotlight session will provide strategies for PA programs to monitor sites and preceptors for equity, adequate experiences, and program expectations by using student logging and evaluations. The presenters will discuss strategies that can be applied to various computer software applications to develop the tools and reports.

2:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Trifecta! Bridging Technology, Pedagogy, and Content
Workshop • F128 • Marquette III/IV • 2 hours CME
Maria Maldonado, MPH, MPAP, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
Mitzi D'Aquila, MACM, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
This workshop is designed to help educators develop a thoughtful and intentional approach to technology integration in the classroom using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. The workshop will focus on technology integration in three key areas: note taking, content delivery, and assessment.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Can You See Me Now? Inclusion in PA Education
Spotlight • F129 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Kenyon Railey, MD, Duke University
This spotlight lecture will explore diversity and inclusion while equipping programs with the tools needed to create an inclusive atmosphere among faculty. In addition to reviewing demographics both in PA education and academic medicine, participants will review methods to improve faculty searches while simultaneously highlighting interventions to improve inclusive excellence.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Using Instructional Design for a More Powerful Learning Experience
Focused Discussion • F130 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Joanne Rolls, MPAS, PA-C, University of Utah
Often, PA educators finds themselves in the position of "inheriting" a course or designing a new course from scratch. It can feel natural to jump into writing lecture content and test questions. However, employing instructional design models prior to developing content can improve the experience of both you and your learners.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Accreditation Standards Revision World Café: All Faculty and Administrators
Focus Group • F142 • Marquette IX
We would like to further explore the feedback obtained from the first ARC-PA Standards Survey. All interested faculty and administrators are encouraged to participate in small group discussions on five key questions related to the current version of the ARC-PA Standards.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PAEA's Professional Services: Logistics of Successful Accreditation and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Spotlight • F143 • Duluth
Paul Lombardo, MPS-HSA, PA-C, PAEA
Olivia Zeigler, MS, PA, PAEA
PAEA's professional services team will provide an overview of the logistics of a successful accreditation site visit and common issues they observe while providing assistance to PA programs. Many of these are related to program evaluation and outcomes assessment. The presenters will explore potential reasons for the problems and suggest solutions.

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Cultural Competence in PAs: Baseline and Correlates
Research Brief • F131 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Melanie Domenech-Rodríguez, PhD, Idaho State University
Cathleen Tarp, PhD, Idaho State University
Paula Phelps, MFE, PA-C, Idaho State University
Alan Mirly, MBA, PA-C, Idaho State University
There is little empirical information on the levels of cultural self-awareness, knowledge, and skills for PA trainees. We present data documenting the relationship between important variables to advance cultural competence and burnout prevention in PA education.

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Primary Care Provider Type Assignment in the VHA
Research Brief • F132 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Perri Morgan, PhD, PA-C, Duke University
Christine Everett, PhD, MPH, PA-C, Duke University
Valerie Smith, DrPH, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Sandra Woolson, PhD, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
David Edelman, MD, MHS, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cristina Hendrix, DNS, GNP-BC, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Theodore Berkowitz, MS, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Brandolyn White, MPH, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
George Jackson, PhD, MHA, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
We analyzed factors associated with primary care provider (PCP) type for patients with diabetes in the Veterans Health Administration. More medically complex and older patients had greater odds of having a physician PCP than a nurse practitioner or physician assistant PCP, although there was substantial overlap in all characteristics by PCP type.

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Taking Student Performance to a New Level
Spotlight • F135 • Marquette V/VI • 1 hour CME
Debra Herrmann, MPH, MSHS, PA-C, The George Washington University
Jacqueline Barnett, DHSc, PA-C, Duke University
This session will outline an innovative experiential method for teaching quality improvement through the development of a performance improvement continuing medical education (PI-CME) project focused on addressing health disparities in clinical practice.

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Global Goals: Standards for International Preceptors
Focused Discussion • F136 • Marquette VII/VIII • 1 hour CME
Claudia Luna-Asturias, LGSW, University of Colorado
Joyce Nieman, MHS, MLS, PA-C, University of Colorado
Preceptors are key to the education of PA students. This focused discussion will aim to identify minimum standards needed for PA preceptor competency and readiness when engaging in global health education. Identification of best methods and practices will enable PA programs to build quality and safe partnerships in low-income countries.

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
Success of Dual-Degree Physician Assistant Students
Research Brief • F137 • Symphony I • 0.5 hour CME
Johanna D'Addario, MHS, PA-C, Quinnipiac University
Brennan Bowker, MHS, PA-C, Quinnipiac University
William Kohlhepp, DHSc, PA-C, Quinnipiac University
Dennis Brown, MPH, PA-C, Quinnipiac University
Richard Feinn, PhD, Quinnipiac University
The age of PA students has decreased over time. Some PA programs have created a pre-professional phase to prepare younger students for graduate PA education. We compared academic and clinical performance of students enrolled in a dual-degree program with traditional PA applicants, who are typically older with more health care experience.

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PAEA Program Directors 101 Reunion
Reception • F138 • Rochester
(Formerly known as the New Program Directors Retreat) Individuals who have attended this session since 2011 are welcome and invited to network and share their stories. Past and current facilitators will be present.

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Volunteer Appreciation Reception (by invitation only)
F139 • Symphony III
PAEA honors board, council, and committee members, liaisons, journal reviewers and feature editors, and all those volunteers whose hard work has contributed to the Association's successes in 2016.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Project Access Debrief
F145 • Marquette V
This session is to celebrate the efforts of the 2016 Project Access volunteers. Anyone interested in learning more about Project Access and how to get involved in future events is welcome to attend.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Welcome Reception: Building a Professional Community
F144 • Rochester
Are you planning to attend the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.? Then please join us for a special Peer-to-Peer welcome reception. Don't expect a traditional senior-junior mentoring program. P2P is a new and innovative mentoring model that is better suited to meet the needs of faculty at all levels. The P2P community generates different perspectives and delivers an experience beyond what individual members or mentors are able to provide. We encourage all levels of faculty to participate. Cash bar.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
AAPA Reception (by invitation only)
Duluth

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
John McCarty's Retirement Reception (by invitation only)
Salon ABC

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Making Connections that Move People

Mark Scharenbroich

SALON DEFG

11:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Emmy award-winning filmmaker and author of the book, Nice Bike – Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life, Mark Scharenbroich will use his “nice bike” axiom to take us for an entertaining ride on how to connect effectively with others in both our professional and personal lives.

Scharenbroich has spent his career working in business and education discovering how some of the best organizations and team leaders build a culture that encourages people to perform at a higher level through greater engagement.

Part motivational speaker, part thought-provoker and pure comedic entertainer, he never fails to inspire, teach, and engage his audience.

Schedule

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration
Foyer Salon D

8:00 AM – 9:20 AM
PAEA Business Meeting
S101 • Salon DEFG
Join leaders from PAEA and other PA organizations — including AAPA, NCCPA, and ARC-PA — to learn about organizational initiatives affecting PA education. Following these short remarks, you'll have the opportunity to debate and vote on motions and policies concerning key issues facing PAEA. The 2017 Board of Directors election results will be announced at this time, and the gavel will be formally passed from PAEA President Jennifer Snyder, PhD, PA-C, to President Elect William Kohlhepp, DHSc, PA-C.

8:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Pathways to PA Education: Where Will Your Journey Lead?
Student Session • ST404 • Marquette VIII
Stephanie Neary, PA-C
We will introduce the various pathways into PA education and host a roundtable discussion with PA educators offering their perspectives on advocacy, research, and education as new faculty.

8:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Trading Places: End of Rotation™ Exam Administration for Faculty
Workshop • S102 • Rochester
Members of the Assessment Council
This session will also be offered at 10:00 a.m.

This immersive, interactive session will give faculty a student's experience of taking an End of Rotation™ exam. As part of this session, faculty will be able to review an active exam form with active exam items in our ExamDriver delivery system. Additionally, experienced faculty will model proctoring best practices.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
So Stressed Out! Help for New PA Educators
Spotlight • S103 • Salon A • 1 hour CME
Kirsten Bonnin, PA-C, Midwestern University (Glendale)
James Stoehr, PhD, Midwestern University (Glendale)
This session will aim to provide insight into the stressors faced by new PA educators along with resources to help navigate their transition into academia.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Student Learning Syndromes: Approach to Their Treatment
Spotlight • S104 • Salon B • 1 hour CME
Pat Kenney-Moore, EdD, PA-C, Oregon Health & Science University
Shoshana Zeisman-Pereyo, EdD, Oregon Health & Science University
PA students can develop dysfunctional study behaviors as a result of trying to manage nonstop information delivery in a setting of high academic expectations. This spotlight will introduce these dysfunctional learning syndromes and their diagnosis and propose potential educational interventions from student support literature, including time-management skills, test-taking strategies, and mindfulness techniques.

9:30 AM – 11:20 AM
The PA Pipeline: Presentation of Data from CASPA, PAEA, AAPA, and NCCPA
Spotlight • S105 • Salon C
Get up to date on emerging trends and notable findings in PA education and the PA profession. This CASPA presentation will include an analysis of the CASPA applicant pool from the 2015–2016 cycle, as well as some information from the 2014–2015 matriculant pool. Representatives of AAPA, NCCPA, and PAEA will present data from their respective surveys highlighting profiles of graduate practice and demographic data.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Exploring Unconscious Bias Among PA Educators
Focused Discussion • S106 • Marquette I • 1 hour CME
Alicia Bolden, MPAS, PA-C, Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale)
Diana Cherkiss, MMS, PA-C, Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale)
Using pedagogical strategy, this session will define unconscious bias and promote self-awareness and introspection. Participants will be encouraged to discover their own unconscious bias in the hope that they will become less biased in the future.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
The Future of PA Recertification
Spotlight • S107 • Marquette III • 1 hour CME
Dawn Morton-Rias, EdD, PA-C, NCCPA President/CEO
Join us for an update from NCCPA on a variety of issues, including the proposed PANRE model. In this session, we will discuss why a new PANRE model is being considered, include information from surveys of multiple stakeholders (including PAs, state medical boards, employers, and the public), answer your questions about the model, and discuss the current status of the timing of the decision. We will also discuss the CME requirements and how PA educators and PAs in other administrative roles can meet these requirements.

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
So You Have a Site Visit in Your Future
Workshop • S108 • Marquette V • 1 hour CME
ARC-PA Staff
This session will provide guidance to programs completing application materials and preparing for an accreditation site visit in the upcoming cycle. The presentation will include common pitfalls in completing the application, recent updates to the Standards, and an overview of the application review and site visit processes.

10:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Trading Places: End of Rotation™ Exam Administration for Faculty
Workshop • S109 • Rochester
Members of the Assessment Council
This session is also offered at 8:30 a.m.

This immersive, interactive session will give faculty a student's experience of taking an End of Rotation™ exam. As part of this session, faculty will be able to review an active exam form with active exam items in our ExamDriver delivery system. Additionally, experienced faculty will model proctoring best practices.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
PANCE Skills Course for At-Risk Learners
Spotlight • S110 • Salon A • 1 hour CME
Amee Naidu, MMS, PA-C, University of Washington
Terry Scott, MPA, PA-C, University of Washington
Preparing struggling learners for the PANCE is a critical challenge for PA training programs. This session will discuss the PANCE Skills Preparation Course, a self-directed curriculum to strengthen skills and remediate student deficiencies. The course emphasizes an interpersonal approach that can be tailored to meet individual needs.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Beyond the OSCE: Simulation as an Assessment Tool
Spotlight • S111 • Salon B • 1 hour CME
Dipali Yeh, MS, Rutgers University
Alyssa Sabatino, MS, Rutgers University
Thea Cogan-Drew, MS, Rutgers University
There is substantial literature to support OSCEs as an assessment tool in PA education. However, there is little to no research about the use of other simulation assessment tools in PA education. This presentation will introduce simulation assessment options that exist in other health education programs and may be incorporated into PA education.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Implementing Large-Scale Testing Practices at the Local Program Level
Workshop • S112 • Marquette I • 1 hour CME
Andrew Dallas, PhD, NCCPA
Joshua Goodman, PhD, NCCPA
Ruth Dalager Buuck, Pearson VUE
In this session, participants will learn about large-scale testing best practices and participate in a discussion about how to implement them into their programs for more effective assessment results.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
2016 PAEA Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program
Workshop • S113 • Marquette III • 1 hour CME
Nithya Venugopal, DMD MBA, Western University of Health Sciences
The PAEA peer-to-peer mentoring program is an innovative mentoring community designed to meet the needs of faculty at all levels. Please join us in building a community that delivers an experience beyond what individual members or mentors are able to provide.

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Curriculum Integration & Innovation: What I Learned in Elementary School
Spotlight • S114 • Marquette V • 1 hour CME
Sara Fletcher, PhD, PAEA
Amanda Gunter, MS, Duke University
Medical knowledge has exploded and for the foreseeable future will continue to do so. What does that mean for PA education? Just like a sponge, everything has a saturation point. This applies to the brain as well. Though there is more and more that students need to know, we can't keep adding to the curriculum. This session proposes an alternative to adding more content into an already packed curriculum. Instead of more, integrate.

11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
General Session: Making Connections that Move People
Spotlight • S115 • Salon DEFG • 1.5 hours CME
Mark Scharenbroich
Strong connections are vital in our lives, yet in today's "virtual world" it is often difficult to make meaningful connections. When team members are truly connected, retention improves, sales increase, customer loyalty soars, and our business grows. Listen to Mark Scharenbroich share his message designed to fuel our passion to both connect and serve others. The author of an award-winning book on connecting, entitled Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life, Mark has spent his career working in both education and business discovering how some of the best organizations and industry leaders build a culture that encourages both personal and professional growth.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
AAPA's Work on Behalf of the PA Profession
S123 • Salon A
Josanne Pagel, MPAS, PA-C, President, AAPA
AAPA Board of Directors President Josanne Pagel, MPAS, PA-C, will provide updates on the work that AAPA has done in the past year, including: examining full practice authority options; progress in using the FTC Supreme Court decision on behalf of PAs; and perspectives on NCCPA's recertification proposal.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
Spotlight • S116 • Salon C • 1.5 hours CME
Peter C. Brown
Sara Fletcher, PhD, PAEA
Interested in understanding how to make learning stick? Join the author of Make It Stick, Peter C. Brown, and Sara Fletcher, PhD, chief academic officer at PAEA, for an interactive session that will help participants understand the science of learning, drawn from recent cognitive research, and offer practical strategies they can use to improve learning outcomes in the courses they teach.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Student Advisory Task Force Update
Spotlight • S117 • Marquette I • 1 hour CME
John Ramos, PA-C, University of California (San Francisco)
Stephanie Neary, MPA, MMS, PA-C, Midwestern University (Glendale)
Emily Fenton, PA-C, University of Iowa
Richard Bottner, PA-C
Cody Sasek, MPAS, ATC, PA-C
With the end of the task force's term approaching, PAEA will introduce a council to serve as the voice of PA students in the organization and to continue to develop diverse and inclusive clinician-to-preceptor and clinician-to-educator pipelines. The Student Advisory Task Force will highlight its successes over the past two years and discuss the vision for the new council.

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
ARC-PA Accreditation Update
Spotlight • S118 • Marquette III • 1 hour CME
Sharon Luke, MSHS, PA-C, ARC-PA
Dawn Ludwig, PhD, PA-C, ARC-PA
This session will provide an update on the current status of the ARC-PA and PA program accreditation. The presentation will address recent changes in staff, the current work of the Commission, as well as plans for the future for both developing and accredited programs. Programs will learn about the Standards review cycle and how to contribute to that process.

1:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Test Item Writing Workshop
Workshop • S119 • Marquette V • 2 hours CME
Members of the PACKRAT Committee
Writing multiple-choice questions for exams can be challenging for many faculty. In this interactive workshop, attendees will discuss the components of great questions and learn best practices in test item writing. Attendees will break into small groups for hands-on work identifying issues with sample test questions and then rewriting them using learned strategies.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Designing Effective Story-Based Presentations
Spotlight • S120 • Marquette I • 1 hour CME
Sean Stickle, PAEA
Many people's presentations are just data dumps, with the presenter transferring facts and figures from their head to the audience. When the information is presented with an eye toward constructing a narrative, people are more likely to pay attention and learn something. This presentation will focus on how to use storytelling techniques to persuade and educate an audience or a class.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Defining PAs as the Entrustable Profession: 2016 PAEA Presidents Commission
Panel • S121 • Marquette III/IV • 1 hour CME
Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, University of Southern California (LA)
Anthony Brenneman, MPAS, PA-C, University of Iowa
Constance Goldgar, MS, PA-C, University of Utah
Karen Hills, MS, PA-C, Duke University
Stephane VanderMeulen, MPAS, PA-C, Individual Colleague
The inaugural PAEA Presidents Commission is hosting a roundtable discussion on the role of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in the evolution of skill sets for the provider of the future.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Reception
S122 • The Gallery
This reception will provide a wonderful opportunity for all Education Forum attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2016 Forum and close out the event in style.