Event Details
Date
Oct 29, 2026
Time
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ET
Start and end times are subject to change
Creating a meaningful doctoral experience for practicing PAs requires a thoughtful design that reflects the realities of adult learners and working professionals. In this webinar, experienced program directors will share lessons learned from developing and refining post-professional doctoral programs, highlighting approaches that foster academic success, learner engagement, and program quality. Participants will gain practical perspectives on designing educational experiences that meet the needs of today’s learners while supporting institutional goals and program growth.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate asynchronous and hybrid curriculum designs suited to full-time working PA clinicians.
- Compare scholarly-project models (publication-focused vs. QI/applied project) and their advising structures.
- Identify strategies to engage and retain and support adult learners balancing clinical work with study.
Audience: These webinars are for PAEA members who have just started or are contemplating starting a doctoral program, or who are just curious about the content of this webinar.
Cost: Free
Length: 1 hour
CME: This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 9/17/2026 to 11/12/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2016086.
Speakers:
Mary C. Allias, EdD, MPAS, PA-C
Director, Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh | School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
(412) 624-6742 | MAllias1@pitt.edu
Kari S. Bernard, PhD, PA-C
Director, Doctor of Medical Science
College of Idaho
(208) 459-5343 | kbernard@collegeofidaho.edu