Christine Rodgers
- EdD, MPAS, PA-C, MPH
- Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Hybrid Program, Assistant Professor
Biography
In her position as program director, Christine Rodgers combines her clinical expertise with a commitment to academic excellence. Her education established a strong foundation in both patient care and education. Rodgers’ journey in academia began in 2014 as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Studies program.
In spring 2021, Rodgers transitioned to the hybrid program, initially serving as Associate Director and Director of Clinical Education before being appointed Program Director in November 2022. Her ongoing clinical practice in addiction medicine enhances her teaching, offering students practical insights into the complexities of patient care. Under her leadership, the Hybrid Program excels in integrating rigorous academics with practical skills and empathy, preparing future healthcare professionals for the challenges of modern medicine.
Education
- Doctor of Education, University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Physician Assistant Sciences, Saint Francis University
Awards
- Inducted to Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants
- Recipient, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Health Foundation Grant
- Pennsylvania Society of Physician Associates, Physician Assistant Educator of the Year, 2024
Research Interests
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Health policy
- Physician Assistant Education Association standardized assessments
Publications
- “The Predictive Strength of the End of Curriculum Exam. The journal of physician assistant education.”
- “Exam Question Complexity Using Bloom’s Taxonomy: Relationship to PACKRAT Performance. PAEA 2023 Forum Poster Abstracts.”
- Rodgers, Christine Elizabeth, Health Policy, Digital Health: Telemedicine and Beyond, Chapter 22, Publisher: Elsevier, Available 2024
Certificates
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants