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Kristine Burgess, MS, PA-C, CLC, an Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Depart...
07/23/2025

Kristine Burgess, MS, PA-C, CLC, an Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Department, presented on July 17 at the Association of PAs in Obstetrics & Gynecology (APAOG) Conference in Portland, Oregon. Her presentation discussed the effects of diabetes and insulin resistance on human lactation and examined the research behind the role of antenatal colostrum expression as a clinical intervention to lessen these effects.

She also participated in an obstetric ultrasound training while at the conference.

Ryan Fist, a second-year student in the Physician Assistant Program, was awarded the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Aux...
07/22/2025

Ryan Fist, a second-year student in the Physician Assistant Program, was awarded the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, a $3,500 award given annually to a healthcare student living within the hospital’s service area. The scholarship is supported by a volunteer committee that fundraises through the hospital and local community. After submitting an online application, letters of recommendation, and completing a Zoom interview, Ryan was selected as this year’s recipient. The award will help offset tuition costs during their clinical year in the PA program.

Congratulations, Ryan! We're proud of you.

Dr. Monideepa Becerra is joining RFUMS as Chair of the Population Health and Administration department. She holds a Doct...
07/16/2025

Dr. Monideepa Becerra is joining RFUMS as Chair of the Population Health and Administration department. She holds a Doctor of Public Health in Health Education and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy. Her research focuses on advancing health outcomes by driving data-informed decision-making and integrating community-engaged solutions in population health. She has also served as a research mentor through nationally recognized programs such as the Network for Public Health Law, the American Public Health Association, and the NIH’s AIM-AHEAD program.

As Chair, Dr. Becerra’s mission is to harness interprofessional innovation, translational research, and strategic partnerships to support graduates who create sustainable and scalable solutions for persistent population health challenges.

Welcome, Dr. Becerra!

Dr. Nancy Munoz, an Assistant Professor in the Nutrition Department, has co-authored a newly published article in the Jo...
07/15/2025

Dr. Nancy Munoz, an Assistant Professor in the Nutrition Department, has co-authored a newly published article in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The article, "Provision and Access to Nutrition Care for the Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition in Older Adults Within Long-Term Care and Community Settings," presents a consensus statement focused on improving nutrition care for aging populations.

Full article link: https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(25)00201-1/fulltext

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, home to one of the top physician assistant (PA) programs in the U....
07/07/2025

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, home to one of the top physician assistant (PA) programs in the U.S., announces a new degree program — the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) — designed to expand professional opportunities for practicing PAs.

“Our doctor of medical science degree is an opportunity for advanced practice providers who want to help shape the future of their profession, improve health equity and access, and transform the delivery of care,” said College of Health Professions Dean Lisa Dutton, PT, MS ’93, PhD. “It builds on the strengths of our top-rated Physician Assistant Practice program and our institution, which is at the forefront of interprofessional education and collaborative practice.”

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, home to one of the top physician assistant (PA) programs in the U.S., announces a new degree program — th

The CHP Administrative Team enjoyed a fun and relaxing outing at Bertrand Bowling Lanes in Waukegan. It was a great chan...
06/25/2025

The CHP Administrative Team enjoyed a fun and relaxing outing at Bertrand Bowling Lanes in Waukegan. It was a great chance to step away from the daily routine, spend time together as a team, and enjoy friendly competition on the lanes.

A few Clinical Psychology (PhD) graduate students, Sam Vincent and George Bates, published a paper with Dr. Steve Miller...
06/17/2025

A few Clinical Psychology (PhD) graduate students, Sam Vincent and George Bates, published a paper with Dr. Steve Miller and Dr. Dave Kosson. The paper, entitled "Network structures of psychopathy: Unidimensional and multidimensional approaches," reports on the nature of the associations between 20 different traits that appear to comprise the personality disorder of psychopathy and was published in Personality and Individual Differences.

Link to the journal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886925002740?dgcid=coauthor

Dr. Natalie Turrentine, an Assistant Program Director in the Physical Therapy program, was recently invited by the Ameri...
06/04/2025

Dr. Natalie Turrentine, an Assistant Program Director in the Physical Therapy program, was recently invited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) to engage in a discussion regarding her research on the significance of incorporating obstetric physical therapy considerations into entry-level physical therapy curricula.

In the linked podcast, Dr. Turrentine explores the role of advocacy in healthcare for
individuals who are pregnant or postpartum and offers practical insights on how
physical therapy programs can effectively integrate these topics into their educational
framework to better support their patients' needs.

Are we preparing future PTs to treat pregnant patients — or are we falling short?🎧 In this episode of Hands On / Hands Off, host Nick Rainey talks with Dr. ...

Congratulations to Daniel Turchin for being honored with the CHP Student Leadership Award!We’re incredibly proud of your...
05/28/2025

Congratulations to Daniel Turchin for being honored with the CHP Student Leadership Award!

We’re incredibly proud of your dedication and leadership. Keep shining!

Thanks to the Boxer Library staff who shared materials and guidance, what began as a simple wellness activity sparked so...
05/14/2025

Thanks to the Boxer Library staff who shared materials and guidance, what began as a simple wellness activity sparked something unexpectedly beautiful when a few first-year Pathologists' Assistant students started folding origami stars, one by one.

What started as a small craft quickly became a shared passion, growing into a vibrant project involving 12 jars, 9 students, and likely over 10,000 stars. These tiny creations became more than paper—they marked milestones, lifted students through the challenges of a demanding program, and celebrated their wins.

This quiet, colorful hobby gives them a sense of calm, community, and creativity in a field that calls for fine motor control, precision, and dexterity.

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

Congratulations to our CHP students who received their White Coats and are moving forward in their training! 🎉We’re prou...
05/06/2025

Congratulations to our CHP students who received their White Coats and are moving forward in their training! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate students from the following programs:
✔ Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant
✔ Doctor of Physical Therapy
✔ Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice
✔ Master of Science in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
✔ Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Counseling

Dr. Brian Feinstein (Psychology Faculty) and Em Shea (MS Clinical Counseling Student) will present their research on chi...
05/06/2025

Dr. Brian Feinstein (Psychology Faculty) and Em Shea (MS Clinical Counseling Student) will present their research on child health equity during an AAMC-hosted webinar on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET.

Join AAMC CHARGE (Collaborative for Health Equity: Act, Research, Generate Evidence) for a preview of research to achieve health equity. This webinar will feature five AAMC CHARGE members and their teams. Each team has been awarded access to the AAMC Center for Health Justice’s polling data to answer their research questions.

This webinar will provide a glimpse into these five studies’ preliminary results to answer important health equity-focused questions to inform policy, and will include time for a Q&A.

You can register here:

Learn about the preliminary findings of five research teams using AAMC CHARGE's polling data for research on disability, trust, children's health, and more!

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