Steven Blessington

Steven Blessington is an Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology at the University of New England (UNE) since 2012, lecturing in their Physician Assistant (PA) Program. He holds dual credentials as PA-C and EMT-P with over 28 years of clinical experience, including 25 years in emergency medicine. Currently, he splits practice time between Maine Medical Center's Emergency Department and Hospital Medicine Service, as well as Stephens Hospital in Norway, Maine.

Education: Received his Physician Assistant (PA) and Master of Health Professions (MHP) degrees from Northeastern University in 1996. Prior to UNE, he served as a paramedic and firefighter in Springfield and Amherst, MA, before transitioning into healthcare leadership roles.

Professional Affiliations: Served as Past President and Chief Delegate of the Maine Association of Physician Assistances (MEAPA), and former member of the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Maintains clinical affiliations with Maine Medical Center since 2005 and multiple northeastern hospitals.

Teaching Focus: Pharmacology education for PA trainees, emphasizing clinical application in emergency and hospital medicine contexts. Active in curriculum development for healthcare professional programs.