Mission and Goals

Mission

The mission of the Stanford School of Medicine Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Studies Program is to educate and train compassionate and diverse PAs who can provide high-quality patient-centered care, are dedicated to improving access to healthcare, and are inspired to become leaders in healthcare.   

Goals

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Goal 6 Develop future PA leaders.

Criteria 1 – Students with Publications, Presentations, Awards

Measure/Benchmark

1.     # Publications/ Presentations/ Awards - Benchmark 3 per cohort (updated 12/16/24)

Success of Goal

Measures

Cohort 2020

 Cohort   2021

Cohort  2022

Cohort 2023

Cohort 2024

Cohort 2025

Cohort 2026
#Publications/  Presentations/  Awards

6

7

6

19

34

4

3

 

  • Publications: 
    • Dumbuya J (MSPA 2024), Barnett MJ, and Ip EJ. Trends in Naloxone Co-Prescriptions. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. [in press]
    • Weiner HE (MSPA 2023), Gallo A, Gabiola J, Ip EJ, Bender M. Patient perspectives on utilizing a mobile medical clinic in rural Philippine communities. Journal of Asian Health. [in press]
    • Miller EG, Young JL, Rao A, Ward-Lev E (MSPA 2024), Halley MC. Demographic Characteristics Associated With Perceptions of Personal Utility in Genetic and Genomic Testing: A Systematic Review. JAMA Network Open. 2023 May 1;6(5):e2310367-.
    • Kim T (MSPA 2025), Bui NQ. The Next Frontier in Sarcoma: Molecular Pathways and Associated Targeted Therapies. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Mar 9;15(6):1692. doi: 10.3390/cancers15061692. PMID: 36980578; PMCID: PMC10046114.
    • Beshar I, Moon AS, Darji H, Liu C (MSPA 2024), Jennings MT, Dorigo O, Litkouhi B, Diver EJ, Karam AK, Howitt BE, Renz M 2023. Aberrant nuclear β-catenin distribution does not prognosticate recurrences of endometrioid endometrial cancers - A retrospective single-institutional study. Gynecology Oncology 179: 85-90. DOI 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.10.025
    • Taïeb D, Wanna GB, Ahmad M, Lussey-Lepoutre C, Perrier ND, Nölting S, Amar L, Timmers HJLM, Schwam ZG, Estrera AL, Lim M, Pollom EL, Vitzthum L, Bourdeau I, Casey RT, Castinetti F, Clifton-Bligh R, Corssmit EPM, de Krijger RR, Del Rivero J, Eisenhofer G, Ghayee HK, Gimenez-Roqueplo AP, Grossman A, Imperiale A, Jansen JC, Jha A, Kerstens MN, Kunst HPM, Liu JK, Maher ER, Marchioni D, Mercado-Asis LB, Mete O, Naruse M, Nilubol N, Pandit-Taskar N, Sebag F, Tanabe A, Widimsky J, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Lenders JWM, Pacak K. Management of phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma in patients with germline SDHB pathogenic variants: an international expert Consensus statement. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2023 May;11(5):345-361.
    • Gubbi S, Al-Jundi M, Auh S, Jha A, Zou J, Shamis I, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Knue M, Turkbey B, Lindenberg L, Mena E, Carrasquillo JA, Teng Y, Pacak K, Klubo-Gwiezdzinska J, Del Rivero J, Lin FI. Early short-term effects on catecholamine levels and pituitary function in patients with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma treated with [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE therapy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Oct 11;14:1275813.
    • Pamporaki C, Berends AMA, Filippatos A, Prodanov T, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Prejbisz A, Beuschlein F, Fassnacht M, Timmers HJLM, Nölting S, Abhyankar K, Constantinescu G, Kunath C, de Haas RJ, Wang K, Remde H, Bornstein SR, Januszewicz A, Robledo M, Lenders JWM, Kerstens MN, Pacak K, Eisenhofer G. Prediction of metastatic pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: a machine learning modelling study using data from a cross-sectional cohort. Lancet Digit Health. 2023 Sep;5(9):e551-e559.
    • Taïeb D, Wanna GB, Ahmad M, Lussey-Lepoutre C, Perrier ND, Nölting S, Amar L, Timmers HJLM, Schwam ZG, Estrera AL, Lim M, Pollom EL, Vitzthum L, Bourdeau I, Casey RT, Castinetti F, Clifton-Bligh R, Corssmit EPM, de Krijger RR, Del Rivero J, Eisenhofer G, Ghayee HK, Gimenez-Roqueplo AP, Grossman A, Imperiale A, Jansen JC, Jha A, Kerstens MN, Kunst HPM, Liu JK, Maher ER, Marchioni D, Mercado-Asis LB, Mete O, Naruse M, Nilubol N, Pandit-Taskar N, Sebag F, Tanabe A, Widimsky J, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Lenders JWM, Pacak K. Clinical consensus guideline on the management of phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma in patients harbouring germline SDHD pathogenic variants. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2023 May;11(5):345-361.
    • Imperiale A, Jha A, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Nicolas GP, Taïeb D, Pacak K. The Emergence of Somatostatin Antagonist-Based Theranostics: Paving the Road Toward Another Success? J Nucl Med. 2023 May;64(5):682-684
    • Remer L (MSPA 2022), Haven A (MSPA 2022): Quantification of institutional and professional impact of a professional advancement program for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract.  2023 Jun 1;35(6):340-346
    • Ghosal S, Vanova KH, Uher O, Das S, Patel M, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Huynh TT, Jha A, Talvacchio S, Knue M, Prodanov T, Zeiger MA, Nilubol N, Taieb D, Crona J, Shankavaram UT, Pacak K. Immune signature of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma in context of neuroendocrine neoplasms associated with prognosis. Endocrine. 2023 Jan;79(1):171-179.
    • Li M, Prodanov T, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Kerstens MN, Bechmann N, Prejbisz A, Remde H, Timmers HJLM, Nölting S, Talvacchio S, Berends AMA, Fliedner S, Robledo M, Lenders JWM, Pacak K, Eisenhofer G, Pamporaki C. Recurrent Disease in Patients With Sporadic Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023 Jan 17;108(2):397-404.
    • Ryan R (MSPA 2024): The B-Side: An Ode to Wellness in Healthcare. CAPA Magazine, 2022, Quarter 4.
    • Hadrava Vanova K, Uher O, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Ghosal S, Talvacchio S, Patel M, Neuzil J, Pacak K. PD-L1 expression and association with genetic background in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Front Oncol. 2022 Nov 11;12:1045517.
    • Seenadera, S. P. D., Long, S. A., Akee, R., Bermudez, G., Parsonage, G., Strope, J. (MSPA 2023), Peer, C., Figg, W. D., Parker, K. A., Beech, D. J., & Beutler, J. A. (2022). Biological Effects of Modifications of the Englerin A Glycolate. ACS medicinal chemistry letters, 13(9), 1472–1476. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmedchemlett.2c00258
    • Pamporaki C, Prodanov T, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Berends AMA, Bechmann N, Constantinescu G, Beuschlein F, Remde H, Januszewicz A, Kerstens MN, Timmers HJLM, Taïeb D, Robledo M, Lenders JWM, Pacak K, Eisenhofer G. Determinants of disease-specific survival in patients with and without metastatic pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Eur J Cancer. 2022 Jul;169:32-41.
    • Whitaker KM, Ryan R (MSPA 2024), Becker C, Healy H. Gestational weight gain in twin pregnancies and maternal and child health: an updated systematic review. Journal of Women's Health. 2022 Mar 1;31(3):362-81.
    • Richter S, Qiu B, Ghering M, Kunath C, Constantinescu G, Luths C, Pamporaki C, Bechmann N, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Kwapiszewska A, Deutschbein T, Nölting S, Peitzsch M, Robledo M, Prejbisz A, Pacak K, Gudziol V, Timmers HJLM, Eisenhofer G. Head/neck paragangliomas: focus on tumor location, mutational status and plasma methoxytyramine. Endocr Relat Cancer. 2022 Mar 21;29(4):213-224.
    • Ghosal S, Zhu B, Huynh TT, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Jha A, Talvacchio S, Knue M, Patel M, Prodanov T, Das S, Zeiger MA, Nilubol N, Shankavaram UT, Taieb D, Pacak K. A long noncoding RNA-microRNA expression signature predicts metastatic signature in pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Endocrine. 2022 Jan;75(1):244-253.
    • Pacak K, Kidd M, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Modlin IM. A novel liquid biopsy (NETest) identifies paragangliomas and pheochromocytomas with high accuracy. Endocr Relat Cancer. 2021 Oct 13;28(11):731-744.
    • Lang F, Jha A, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Pacak K, Yang C. Identification of Isocitrate Dehydrogenase 2 (IDH2) Mutation in Carotid Body Paraganglioma. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Sep 20;12:731096.
    • Jha A, Patel M, Carrasquillo JA, Ling A, Millo C, Saboury B, Chen CC, Wakim P, Gonzales MK, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Knue M, Talvacchio S, Herscovitch P, Rivero JD, Chen AP, Nilubol N, Taïeb D, Lin FI, Civelek AC, Pacak K. Sporadic Primary Pheochromocytoma: A Prospective Intraindividual Comparison of Six Imaging Tests (CT, MRI, and PET/CT Using 68Ga-DOTATATE, FDG, 18F-FDOPA, and 18F-FDA). AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2022 Feb;218(2):342-350.
    • Leibold A (MSPA 2021). Pain in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: An International Experience. Int J Cardiol Cong Heart Ds. 2021, Oct: 100200. Doi: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2021.100200
    • Hix L (MSPA 2021). Experience of the Irish Physician Associate Role: PA and Supervising Consultant Perspective. Int J Healthcare. 2020 Oct;7(1): 18-28. 
    • Hix L (MSPA 2021). An Initial Exploration of the Physician Assistant Role in Germany, J Physician Assist Educ. 2020 Mar;31(1):42-47.
    • Donovan M (MSPA 2020). The Hybrid Electronic Medical Registry Allows Benchmarking of Quality of Trauma Care: A Five-Year Temporal Overview of the Trauma Burden at a Major Trauma Centre in South Africa. World J Surg. 2019 Apr;43(4):1014-1021.
    • Humphrey A (MSPA 2020). Optimizing the Future Competitiveness of the PA Profession.  J Allied Health. 2021;50(1):e17-e21.
    • Hadrava Vanova K, Yang C, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Neuzil J, Pacak K. Reactive Oxygen Species: A Promising Therapeutic Target for SDHx-Mutated Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 27;13(15):3769.
    • Imperiale A, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Pacak K, Taïeb D. Variants and Pitfalls of PET/CT in Neuroendocrine Tumors. Semin Nucl Med. 2021 Sep;51(5):519-528.
    • Keadle SK, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Phelan S, Phillips SM. Charity-based incentives motivate young adult cancer survivors to increase physical activity: a pilot randomized clinical trial. J Behav Med. 2021 Oct;44(5):682-693.
    • Imperiale A, Meuter L (MSPA 2024), Pacak K, Taïeb D. Imaging of Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Is SSTR PET the Holy Grail? J Nucl Med. 2021 Oct;62(10):1347-1348.

 

  • Media Presentations: 
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] Hernia del disco espinal: Tratamiento? Published online 09/19/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65wbjGLGqxs.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] Dolor de espalda: ¿Que es la hernia del disco espinal? Published online 09/12/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwp_xW7dMxg.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023).  [script writer.] Un paciente pregunta al médico de Stanford sobre la enfermedad de úlcera péptica. Published online 05/30/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bCFUd05Q7Y.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] La enfermedad de las úlceras pépticas y la infección por H. Pylori (Peptic Ulcers) | Stanford. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 04/04/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYFEBfYlCYM.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] OCD Treatment: Therapy & Medication Options & Effects Explained. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 07/25/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4SGc64BwLM.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] OCD: Symptoms & treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 07/21/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zg6PEJHRoo.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] Genital herpes: Treatment & Management. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 06/09/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJtY9ixUdzs.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] Genital Herpes: Signs and symptoms. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 06/03/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_vdpPuivE.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] The best ways to prevent genital herpes. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 06/01/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfsE4W3GvR4.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] The flu is a big deal: How to protect yourself & your community. Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 05/13/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KHgkXJUa0.
    • [Video, Online] Scholl J (MSPA 2023). [script writer.] Can the flu vaccine give me the flu? Stanford Center for Health Education. Published online 05/13/2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w_CpiuwtNw.
    • [Blog Post] Scholl J (MSPA 2023), Gisondi MA. “How I Learned to Learn: Six Strategies for Effective Learning.” International Clinician Educators Blog. https://icenetblog.royalcollege.ca/2021/05/04/how-i-learned-to-learn-six-strategies-for-effective-learning/ Published 5/4/21.

 

  • Presentations:
    • Ngo D (MSPA 2025), Barnett M, Ip EJ. Concerns about Bias in the PA Admissions Process: A Pre-PA Perspective. AAPA 2024. May 2024.
    • Ward-Lev E (MSPA 2024), Kuriakose C, Navoa J, Halley M. Career flexibility for physician associates/assistants: What makes switching specialties possible?. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Nashville, TN, May 2023.
    • Reed K, Elsir Y (MSPA 2023), Beck D, Cooper J, Gaim H, Jones M, Williams E. The Impact and Quality Improvement of a Race Concordant ‘Family Style’ Mentorship Program. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN, May 2023.
    • Weiner H (MSPA 2023), Gabiola J, Gallo A, Bender M, Ip EJ, and Milan J (MSPA 2024). Patient perspectives on utilizing a mobile medical clinic in rural Philippine communities. 21st Annual Stanford Medicine Community Health Symposium, Stanford, CA, April 2023.
    • Hollinger T (MSPA 2024), Rama A, Rodriguez S, and Nevins A. Building Medical and PA Student Comfort with the Pediatric Patient Encounter using Immersive Video Simulations. National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2023.
    • Ryan, R (MSPA 2024) et al. TalkRx showcase. American Society of Bioethics and Humanities Conference, Portland, OR, October 2022.
    • Leibold A (MSPA 2021). Pain in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: An International Experience. Leibold (MSPA 2021). Pain in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: An International Experience.  Heart Center Research Day, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Poster Presentation. 2020 Stanford, CA.
    • Eichler E (MSPA 2020). Pain in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult. Invited for oral presentation (top 3 abstract). 2019 Skamania, WA.
    • Eichler E (MSPA 2020). Pain in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. Heart Center Research Day, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Oral presentation. 2019 Stanford, CA.
    • Piselli J (MSPA 2020). Experience of Parents of Children on Left Ventricular Assist Device. Heart Center Research Day, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Poster presentation 2019 Stanford, CA.

 

  • Awards and Honors:
    • Ganapathy R (MSPA 2026). PAEA Student Health Policy Fellowship. 2024
    • Kohlsaat K (MSPA 2026). Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Research Award. 2023.
    • Ngo D (MSPA 2025). JAAPA Student Poster Award. 2024.
    • Kwan A (MSPA 2026). SF Bay Area Schweitzer Fellowship. 2024.
    • Kim JH (MSPA 2025). Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Research Award. 2023.
    • Polevoi D (MSPA 2022). PAEA Future Educator Fellowship. 2020.
    • West Z (MSPA 2023). Tillman Scholar. Pat Tillman Foundation. 2021.
    • Strope J (MSPA 2023): AAPA House of Delegates student representative
    • Strope J (MSPA 2023): PAEA -Student Health Policy Fellowship
    • Carroll E (MSPA 2024): PAEA -Student Health Policy Fellowship
    • Sanchez L (MSPA 2024): The French-American Foundation for Medical Research and Education Award
    • Nomof V (MSPA 2025): PA Foundation Scholarship
    • National Health Service Corps Scholarships (numbers by cohort): 
      • MSPA 2020: 1
      • MSPA 2021: 2
      • MSPA 2022: 3
      • MSPA 2023: 1
      • MSPA 2024: 4
      • MSPA 2025: 5
      • MSPA 2026: 1
      • MSPA 2027: 1