Exploring Declines in Black and Hispanic Representation in the PA Profession

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C, Dr. Howard Straker, and Jordan Herring with the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University as they discuss their recent article in JPAE titled "Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants." Tune in as they delve into the study's origins, assembling a diverse team, the theoretical framework guiding their research, navigating data challenges, and a comprehensive analysis of their findings.

 

Show notes

JPAE article: Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants

The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

 

Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C is an Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program.  She is also a Reader in Physician Associate Education at the St. George's, University of London PA Programme.  She is a workforce researcher with interests in the development of the PA profession outside the US and the trends in the diversity of the PA profession in the US.  She currently serves as the Chair of the Grants and Scholarships Review Committee for PAEA.

 

Dr. Howard Straker is an associate professor of PA Studies in the School of Medicine and Health Science and Prevention & Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He is a past president of PAEA.

 

Jordan Herring is a PhD Candidate in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and a Program Associate with the Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at George Washington University. His research focuses on health workforce diversity, health care access, and Medicaid policy. He holds an M.S. and B.S. in economics.