Donald Pedersen and Dennis Blessing, 1996
Don Pedersen, Catherine Gerrith (?), Dennis Blessing New York Conference, 1996.
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Don Pedersen, Catherine Gerrith (?), Dennis Blessing New York Conference, 1996.
Donald M. Pedersen, Program Director, University of Utah PA Program, Salt Lake City, UT. Photo taken in Papua, New Guinea, 1997, and appeared in AAPA
Ms. Pedersen’s intent is to raise visibility of the physician assistant profession, and to innovate with academia and other audiences to identify and consider PA-like
Dr. Pedersen has been involved with Utah Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) since 1979, initially serving as Academic Coordinator. He was the Program Director from 1989
The National Women’s History Alliance has revealed that this year’s theme for 2024 is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes
David Keahey, PA-C, MSPH, has been a clinician caring for the underserved and a PA educator at the University of Utah’s PA program (UPAP) for