Webinar: Making It Last: Faculty, Finances & Enrollment for Post-Professional Doctoral Programs

Building a post-professional doctoral program is one challenge; sustaining and growing it is another. In this closing webinar, experienced program leaders will share insights gained from launching, managing, and evolving doctoral programs in a changing educational environment. Discussion will focus on the factors that contribute to long-term program viability and organizational resilience, with an emphasis on lessons learned, common challenges, and strategies that support continued success. Participants will leave with practical perspectives for strengthening and sustaining their programs over time. 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

• Develop faculty recruitment, development, and retention strategies for doctoral-level teaching and mentoring. 
• Analyze financial sustainability and enrollment/recruitment levers for small programs. 
• Identify workload and burnout risks on small program teams and practical mitigation approaches. 

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 1 AAPA 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:  

Jason P. Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C 
Assistant Clinical Professor 
Founding Program Director, Doctor of Medical Science 
Physician Associate Studies 
Sacred Heart University 
(203)- 989-9233 | j-prevelige@sacredheart.edu 

Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DHL(hon), PA-C Emeritus 
Professor with Tenure and Director 
Department of Physician Assistant Studies 
Doctor of Medical Science Program 
A.T. Still University -Arizona School of Health Sciences 
(480) 219-6009 | rdanielsen@atsu.edu