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December 12, 2022

Season 3: Episode 54 - Dr. Randy Danielsen and the Evolution of the PA Doctorate Degree

We speak with Dr. Randy Danielson from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ about his path to becoming a PA, a PA educator and leader, and his role in developing the post-graduate doctoral degrees for PAs.

We speak with Dr. Randy Danielson from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ about his path to becoming a PA, a PA educator and leader, and his role in developing the post-graduate doctoral degrees for PAs.

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The PA Path Podcast

We speak with Dr. Randy Danielson from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ about his path to becoming a PA, a PA educator and leader, and his role in developing the post-graduate doctoral degrees for PAs.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide news and information on the PA profession and is for informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policy of the University of Arizona.

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Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DHL (h), PA-C, Emeritus

Professor

Randy D. Danielsen, Ph.D., PA, DFAAPA, is Professor and Director of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. Since graduating from the University of Utah MEDEX (PA) Program in 1974, Dr. Danielsen has distinguished himself as a clinician, educator, author, and editor. He received his B.S. in Health Science (cum laude) from the University of Utah in 1978, his Masters in PA Studies (M.P.A.S.) from the University of Nebraska with an emphasis on Internal Medicine in 1997, and his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences from the Union Institute & University in 2003 with an emphasis on Medical Education. He has completed over twenty-five years at A.T. Still University as PA academic coordinator (1995-1997), chair of physician assistant studies (1997-2004), and as dean of the Arizona School of Health Sciences (2004-2010 & 2012-2019) and now as Director of DMSc. Starting in 2019 he is also the director of the Center for the Future of the Health Professions at A.T. Still University. He was recently elected as Chair of the ATSU University Faculty Senate for a two-year term.

He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University, The Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, teaching in both the Doctor of Health Science and the Master of Health Science Programs for the last 15 years in the areas of medical writing, curriculum development, professional leadership, and community and occupational medicine. This past Augus… Read More