Sacred Heart University's Physician Assistant Department offers a Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) that prepares individuals to practice medicine with the supervision of a licensed physician, in compliance with the PA Profession Competencies described and accepted by the profession.
The SHU MPAS program is designed to prepare future professionals to work as generalist PAs. MPAS graduates will be educated to provide compassionate, respectful, high-quality healthcare, and have proficiency in the competencies as described by the profession PA Competencies. After completing the program and successfully passing the PA National Certification Exam, graduates of the SHU MPAS Program will qualify to work in any of the 50 states as a certified PA (PA-C). The PA-C must then apply for and obtain state licensure in the state they wish to work.
Submissions from 2024
The Efficacy of Purified Pollen Extract for Reducing Vasomotor Symptoms in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Erica L. Acquarulo, Emily Hernandez, Fatbardha Kodzodziku, and Eric C. Nemec
Vacuum-induced Tamponade for Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review, Laura M. Card, Alexandra V. Klinkowski, Elijah Salzar, Eric C. Nemec, and Suzanne J. Rose
Propranolol As a Treatment Option for Chylous Effusions and Chylous Ascites in Fetuses and Neonates: A Systematic Review, Brianna Courteau, Gabriella Zarlenga, Sandy P. Narciso-Owen, Eric C. Nemec, and Suzanne J. Rose
Building Bridges with Physicians, Jason P. Prevelige
Whole Blood in Trauma, Jason P. Prevelige
Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Young Patients Following CampylobacterJejuni Enterocolitis Infection: A Systematic Review of Case Studies, Katharine Sanicola,; Nikita Shadani; Eric C. Nemec; and Suzanne J. Rose
The Efficacy of Zuranolone Versus Placebo in Postpartum Depression and Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Mackenzie Winslow, Emily White, Suzanne J. Rose, Elijah Salzar, and Eric C. Nemec
Submissions from 2023
What is the Analgesic Ceiling Dose of Ketorolac for Treating Acute Pain in the ED?, Reynold Jaglal and Eric C. Nemec
Efficacy and Safety of Vibegron for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Women: A Subgroup Analysis From the Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled EMPOWUR Trial, Diane K. Newman DNP, Elizabeth Thomas MS, Heather Greene MPH, Cornelia Haag-Molkenteller MD, and Susann Varano MD
Mpox (Formally Known as Monkeypox), Molly O'Neill, Tricia LePage, Vanessa Bester, Henry Yoon, Frederick Browne, and Eric C. Nemec
Remimazolam: A Novel Option for Procedural Sedation in High Risk Patients, Megan M. Pantos, Daniel R. Kennedy, and Eric C. Nemec
Mycobacterial Diseases, Chelsea Ware, Henry Yoon, and Eric C. Nemec
Submissions from 2022
Efficacy of Subcutaneous Semaglutide Compared to Placebo for Weight Loss in Obese, Non-Diabetic Adults: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis, Naazneen Arastu, Olivia Cummins, Wanda Uribe, and Eric C. Nemec
Initial Steps for Integrating Academic Electronic Health Records into Clinical Curricula of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the United States: A Survey-based Observational Study, Stephen C. Burrows, Lola Halperin, Eric C. Nemec, and Wendy Romney
Non-Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy of Psychogenic Polydipsia: A Systematic Review, Thomas H. Havens, Gaetano Innamorato, and Eric C. Nemec
Transformed Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Responsive to Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide: A Case Report, Syed Alishan Nasir, Deep Pandya, Steven Wojkiewicz, Bhavna Khandpur, Elizabeth Downes, Pradip Pathare, and Richard Frank
Antimicrobial Pharmacotherapy, Eric C. Nemec and Kevin Michael O'Hara
Establishing the Content Validity of a Student Pharmacist Patient Counseling Competency Assessment in Oncology, Matthew Newman, Emily Pherson, Bradley Burton, and Eric C. Nemec
Submissions from 2021
Folate as Adjunct Therapy to SSRI/SNRI for Major Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis, Rabail Altaf, Irasema Gonzalez, Kimberly Rubino, and Eric C. Nemec
Duloxetine for the Reduction of Opioid Use in Elective Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Mark W. Branton, Thomas J. Hopkins, and Eric C. Nemec
Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain, Pulmonary Function, and Opioid Consumption Following Cardiothoracic Procedures: A Systematic Review, Alexis Cardinali, David Celini, Melissa Chaplik, Elizabeth Grasso, and Eric C. Nemec
Interweaving Teaching Strategies in Interprofessional Education: A Pilot Study with Graduate Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Students, Eric C. Nemec, Lola Halperin, and Jaimee Betts Hegge
Problem-Based Learning and Case Scenarios: An Interprofessional Pharmacology Experience, Sylvie Rosenbloom and Eric C. Nemec
Efficacy and Safety of Once-Daily Vibegron for Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Patients Aged ≥65 and ≥75 Years: Subpopulation Analysis from the EMPOWUR Randomized, International, Phase III Study, Susann Varano, David Staskin, Jeffrey Frankel, Denise Shortino, Rachel Jankowich, and Paul N. Mudd
Submissions from 2020
Examining the Relationship Between Biometric Indicators and Pharmacy Students' Academic Performance, Eric C. Nemec, Michael C. Thomas, Krista J. Gile, Jiayue Tong, and Melissa J. Mattison
Submissions from 2019
What is the Role of Cannabidiol in Refractory Epilepsy, Kathryn M. LaFleur and Eric C. Nemec
Elderly Bleeding Risk of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies, Jessika Lobraico-Fernandez, Salma Baksh, and Eric C. Nemec
Strategies to Increase Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing in Rural Areas of the United States: A Systematic Review, Avery Petrucci, Kristen Custer, and Eric C. Nemec
Gamifying the Memorization of Brand/Generic Drug Names, Arin C. Whitman, Kim Tanzer, and Eric C. Nemec
Submissions from 2018
Neurologic Disorders, Reynold Jaglal
Development of Valid and Reliable Tools for Student Evaluation of Teaching, Eric C. Nemec, David M. Baker, Danhui Zhang, and Matthew Dintzner
Integration of Transgender Care into a Pharmacy Therapeutics Curriculum, Jared L. Ostroff, Marissa L. Ostroff, Stephanie Billings, and Eric C. Nemec
Specialization Within Pharmacy Education: A Survey of Curricular Track or Concentration Offerings, Katelyn A. Parsons, Eric C. Nemec, Kaylee M. Maynard, and Beth Welch
Fluids and Electrolytes, Harry Pomeranz
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Harry Pomeranz
Submissions from 2017
Current Practices of Awarding Graduation Honors within Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Programs, Paul A. DiPietro, Stacy L. Longo, Beth E. Welch, Daniel R. Kennedy, and Eric C. Nemec
Brivaracetam (Briviact): A Novel Adjunctive Therapy for Partial-Onset Seizures, Farbod Khaleghi and Eric C. Nemec
Student Pharmacists Provide Tobacco Use Prevention Education to Elementary School Children: A Pilot Experience, Jared L. Ostroff, Marissa L. Wolff, Christina Andros, and Eric C. Nemec
Promoting Diversity to Eliminate Health Disparities, Harry Pomeranz and Theresa Horvath
Submissions from 2016
Comparison of Audio versus Written Feedback on Writing Assignments, Eric C. Nemec and Matthew Dintzner
Online Resources for Informatics Education and Training, Eric C. Nemec, Julie A. Pawola, and Beju Shah
Valued Characteristics of Community Pharmacy Residency Applicants, Alissa A. Scalise, Gabrielle S. Ležaja, Eric C. Nemec, Joshua J. Spooner, and Daniel R. Kennedy
