PAST PRESIDENTS
The organization was founded by three Endocrine PAs in 1999. In 2000, ASEPA was awarded formal recognition as a specialty chapter of the AAPA and gained non-profit organization status.
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Past President 2023-2025
Amy Butts
PA-C, DFAAPA, BC-ADM, CDCES
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Current Position
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WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Endocrine Physician Associate
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Guest Lecturer Duquesne University PA Program
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Owner of Amy Butts Metabolic Consulting, LLC
Education
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Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, Master Physician Assistant Science
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Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, Bachelor of Science, Graduated Cum Laude, Honors Program
Awards/Honors:
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America’s Top Physician Assistant by Point of Care Network (POCN) 2020,2021,2024
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Distinguished Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA)
Professional Memberships Affiliations
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American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
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American Society of Endocrine Physician Associates (ASEPA)
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Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)
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American Diabetes Association (ADA)
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American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
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The Obesity Society
Service/Leadership to Professional Societies:
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Member of American Diabetes Association’s Primary Care Advisory Group 2015-2021
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AAPA Conference Lecture Reviewer/Grader 2016
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AAPA Conference CME Speaker 2016-2024
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Contributor to Publication: “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Abridged
for Primary Care Providers” 2017-2021
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ADA Diabetes Is Primary CME Speaker 2018
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Provider participant American Diabetes Association Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia 2018
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ASEPA Education Committee Chair 2019-2021
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Editorial Board for American Diabetes Association Clinical Diabetes 2019-2023
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American Diabetes Association Eye Health 2020 Scientific Advisory Group 2020-2021
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AACE IDEA 2.0 Project- Steering Committee Member/ASEPA liaison 2020
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Peer Reviewer for “Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report etc.” 2020
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Secretary of ASEPA (American Society of Physician Assistants) 2021-2022
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ADCES Diabetes Technology Conference Planning Committee 2022-present
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ADCES Technology Advisory Committee 2022
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Vice President ASEPA 2022
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President of ASEPA 2023-2025
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ADA Type 1 Diabetes Screening and Awareness Advisory Group 2024-2025
Past President 2019-2023
Ashlyn Smith
MMS, PA-C
ashlyn.smith.pa@gmail.com
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Current Position
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Board-Certified Physician Associate, Endocrinology and Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Integration: Self-employed
Education
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Midwestern University, Glendale
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Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies (M.M.S.)
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University of Arizona
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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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Academic Appointments and Leadership Experience
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American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
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Past President: July 1, 2025—Present
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Immediate Past President: July 1, 2023—June 30, 2025
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President: July 1, 2019—June 30, 2023
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Secretary: July 1, 2017—June 30, 2019
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Chief Delegate: July 1, 2015—June 30, 2017
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Midwestern University Glendale
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Guest Lecturer (Pituitary Disorders), Creighton Phoenix PA Program
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Primary Care Advisory Group and Abridger, American Diabetes Association
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Faculty Member, Cardio Renal Metabolic and Endocrine Assembly
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NP/PA T2DM Center of Excellence Faculty, Point of Care Network
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Faculty Advisor Type 1 Diabetes Toolkit, AAPA
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CME Conference Symposium Program Chairperson and Faculty, AAPA Conference 2022-2025
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Diabetes Leadership Edge Initiative Teammate, AAPA
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Discussion Leader for “Huddle” Ask me on Diabetes
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Faculty, Expert on the Spot, Co-Chair and Faculty, Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit
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Peer Reviewer: PANCE/PANRE Challenge: Quick Q&A Review. Endocrine Chapter.
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Contributor: Endocrinology review section, Lange Q&A Physician Assistant Examination, Seventh Edition
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Tele-Endocrinology Program Manager September 25, 2023—May 31, 2025
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Frequent CME speaker at regional, state, and national conferences on a variety of endocrine topics​
Professional Affiliations
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American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants
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Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
Past President 2017-2019
Ji Hyun Chun (CJ)
MPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM
Current Position
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Medical Science Liaison: Corcept Therapeutics
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Physician Assistant: OptumCare Medical Group: Endocrinology, Orange County, CA.
Education
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A.T.Still University / Arizona School of Health Sciences, Master of Physician Assistant Studies
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Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
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Academic Appointments
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Faculty member, Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit
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Editorial Board of Clinician Reviews
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Peer reviewer for Journal of AAPA
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Test Committee Member for Physician Assistant National Certifying and Recertification Exam (PANCE/PANRE) at National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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Chair of Educational Advisory Board for Diabetes Leadership Edge
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Educational Advisory board for Obesity Leadership Edge
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Active lecturer at state and national conferences for various endocrine topics
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Multiple publications and editorial work on various endocrine topics
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Professional Affiliations
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American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants
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California Academy of Physician Assistants
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American Academy of Physician Associates
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Endocrine Society
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American Association of Diabetes Educators: Board
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Certified Advanced Diabetes Management
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Past President 2013-2017
Sondra O'Callaghan, PA-C MPH, CHES
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Current Position
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando VA Medical Center, Endocrinology Service
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Clinical Instructor, UCF/Orlando VA/HCA Consortium
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Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship Program
Education
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Certified Health Education Specialist - 2006
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University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL MPH - 2006
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Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant - 1999
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Combat Medical Specialist Training, Fort Sam Houston, TX Combat Medic, EMT - 1994
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University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Bachelor of Science, Biology - 1992
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Professional Affiliations
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American Academy of Physician Associates 1997 - Present
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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 2014- present
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American Diabetes Association 2004 - 2011
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Florida Public Health Association 2005 - Present
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American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants 2010 - Present
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AAPA Veterans Caucus 2013-present
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ASEPA President 2013- 2017
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ASEPA Secretary 2011-2012
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Mission/Humanitarian Experience
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Dominica, West Indies (Diabetes lay and professional education; community awareness/screening) 2003, 2004, 2005
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China (Diabetes Education Delegation to China) 2010
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Guatemala (Care for indigenous children at malnutrition center) 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
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Nicaragua (Care for homeless elderly/community outreach/soup kitchen) 2014
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Southern Andes of Ecuador (Community outreach in remote villages) 2018, 2019
Past President 2011- 2013
Christopher Sadler, MA, PA-C, CDE, DFAAPA
Current Position
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Current Position – Senior Medical Science Liaison – Janssen Scientific Affairs (3/2017 – present)
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Physician Assistant - Diabetes and Endocrine Associates - San Diego, CA (part-time)
Education / Employment
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Medical Science Liaison – Intarcia Therapeutics Inc. (1/2017– 2/2018)
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Clinical Science Liaison – Diabetes, AstraZeneca, (11/2014 – 01/2017)
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Practicing Endocrinology since 1996 with Diabetes and Endocrine Associates, San Diego, CA
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Stanford University Medical Center Foothill College Primary Care Associates Program - 1996
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Master of Arts, Exercise Physiology San Diego State University – 1987
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BA – Point Loma Nazarene University, 1981
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ASEPA - Vice-President, 2009 - 2011 & Secretary, 2007 - 2009
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2011 AAPA Paragon Physician/PA Partnership Award recipient with Dr. Daniel Einhorn
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Past President - San Diego Association of Diabetes Educators 1994
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Certified Diabetes Educator since 1989
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Sub-investigator for phase III clinical trials involving insulin, oral diabetic agents, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction agents. (1996 – 2014)
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Professional Education Development
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Co-developer and Presenter of a National Diabetes Chapter Lecture Series sponsored by the American Academy of Physician Associates, 2004, 2007, 2009
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Task Force for the Education of Allied Health Professionals - American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, (2011 – 2013)
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Co-Chair: Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit (2011- 2014)
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Presenter at over 40+ CME endocrine lectures at the State and National level
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Editorial Peer Reviewer
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JAAPA 2003 - 2014
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Clinician Reviews 2011 - 2014
Past President 2009-2011
Holly Jodon, MPAS, PA-C
Current Position
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Practicing Adult & Pediatric Endocrinology with Metabolic Disease Associates in Erie, PA since 1998
Education and Appointments
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Mercyhurst University, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Associate Professor
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Department Chair/Program Director, 2016 - present
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Associate Director/Academic Director, 2014-2016
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Gannon University, Physician Assistant Department
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Associate Professor, 2013
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Assistant Professor, 2000-2012
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University of Nebraska Medical Center, Master of Physician Assistant Studies
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Specialization in Endocrinology
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Gannon University, Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant
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Leadership Experience
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Awarded Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates, 2008
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ASEPA - President, 2009 - 2011 Vice-President, 2007 - 2009; Secretary, 2005 - 2007
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Publications, Endocrine-related topics
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Presenter, National and State CME Conferences
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Peer Reviewer - Textbooks and PA Publications
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Pharmaceutical Advisory Boards and Speakers Bureaus, Endocrine-related therapeutics
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Member of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA) - Reimbursement Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee, Political Action Committee
Past President 2003-2009
B. Scott Urquhart, PA-C
Current Position
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Practicing Endocrinology since 1996 with Diabetes and Thyroid Associates in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Education
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Graduate of George Washington University's PA Program
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Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Specialization in Endocrinology University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Awarded Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates, 2008
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Leadership Experience
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ASEPA - President, 2003 - 2009, Vice-President and founding member, 1999 - 2003
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Adjunct Clinical Professor, James Madison University PA Program, 2002 - present
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Clinical Instructor, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences PA Program, 2007 - present
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Past Sub-investigator for phase III and phase IV clinical trials involving insulins, oral diabetic agents, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction
Professional/Education Development
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Program Chair and founder, Metabolic and Endocrine Disease Summit (MEDS), 2011 – present
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Extensive experience as a developer and presenter on many endocrine topics at the State and National level
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Publications appearing in JAAPA, Clinician Reviews, Advance for PA’s, and ADA – Clinical Diabetes
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Editorial Advisory Board, Clinician Reviews, 2010 - present
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Scientific Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE), Committee Member Astra-Zeneca Diabetes Division. 2013 - 2017
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Task Force for the Education of Allied Health Professionals - American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2011 - 2015
Past President 2000-2003
Anthony LaCourse
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