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Physician Assistant Studies Department
Physician assistants provide a variety of services including taking medical histories and performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medications, assisting in surgery and counseling patients. Because of their close working relationship with physicians, physician assistants are educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training. Upon graduation, physician assistants take a national certification examination developed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) in Mesa, Ariz. prepares highly competent professionals in the art and science of medicine steeped in the osteopathic tradition of body-mind-spirit care for the whole person and service to underserved populations.
From their first day, ATSU PA students are immersed in engaged scholarship threading the philosophy of whole person healthcare and serving the underserved through classes and activities. Award winning faculty, adjuncts, and instructors provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to PA students in all phases of their education with the time honored medical education traditions of mentored Experience, Example, and Excellence. Every PA student receives certification as a trainer and conducts the national award winning, evidence-based, falls prevention program, Still Standing: A Matter of Balance™, which is delivered in teams in a variety of community based settings throughout the Greater Phoenix area. In addition, every PA student provides transitional care education to real patients via The ATSU Heart Failure prevention project, which is delivered in patient homes working in interdisciplinary teams.
ATSU-ASHS’ physician assistant programs are always looking for new, highly qualified, high-quality training sites. If you know of a facility interested in providing rotation or internship positions for physician assistants, please contact the Director of Clinical Education, Kim DeVore, at 480.219.6142.
Physician Assistant Studies Departmental Faculty
Michelle DiBaise, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
mdibaise@atsu.edu
Department Chair, Program Director and Professor
Bruce Badaglialacqua, DO
bbadaglialacqua@atsu.edu
Medical Director
Gary Smith, MD, FAAFP
gsmith@atsu.edu
Medical Director
Ray Pavlick, PhD
rpavlick@atsu.edu
Director of Didactic Education and Professor
Kimberly DeVore, PA-C, MS
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Annette Bettridge, PA-C, MS, FNP
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Tess Coon, MS, PA-C
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Brittney Gray, MS, PA-C
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Angela Kiselyk, PA-C, MS
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Linda MacConnell, MPAS, MAEd, PA-C
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Ami Mikhail, MMS-PA-C
amimikhail@atsu.edu
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Tessa Tibben, DHSc, PA-C
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Sarah Walsh, MS, PA-C
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Lorie Weber, PA-C
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Amy Wing, MMS, PA-C
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Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor
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Bobbi Catton
bcatton@atsu.edu
Curriculum Coordinator
Jesse Thompson
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Education Support & Materials Manager
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Melinda Rawcliffe, PA-C, MS
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Jeannette Vaughn-Dotterer, MS, PA-C
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Sara Wilson, MPAS, PA-C
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Clinically engaged faculty guide participation in unique office-based and community-based clinical settings including medical examiner offices, primary care practices, surgeries, a national pilot EMS/community paramedicine system, community clinics for the underinsured, medical triage for the nationally acclaimed Mission of Mercy dental event, the first ever medical university-delivered Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program, the first on-reservation American Indian Special Olympics MEDfest® program, camp screening physicals for children with cancer and their siblings, and other community wellness clinics.
The event medical services team provides supervised emergency care for events like the USA Karate Olympic Qualifier, the ATSU 5K and Special Olympics’ regional and state games.
Through our partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers and the Hometown Scholars program, our aim is to train exceptional, competent and caring physician assistants and return them to work, live, and serve their community, shifting the distribution of providers to better reflect the needs of communities.

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