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Christine Rodgers is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Hybrid Program at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She holds an EdD and MPH from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Physician Assistant Sciences from Saint Francis University. Her academic journey began in 2014 as an adjunct assistant professor, leading to progressive leadership roles culminating in her current directorship since November 2022.
- Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Physician Assistant Sciences, Saint Francis University
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification
Her research focuses on opioid use disorder, health policy, and innovations in physician assistant education, particularly around standardized assessments like PACKRAT and end-of-curriculum exams. She explores the role of digital health and telemedicine in modern healthcare delivery and medical training. Her scholarship emphasizes educational effectiveness, clinical readiness, and policy implications for PA practice.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward evidence-based medical education, with emphasis on cognitive rigor in assessment design and predictive validity of exams. Her work bridges clinical practice in addiction medicine with academic innovation in hybrid learning environments.
Notable honors include:
- Induction into Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants
- Recipient of the NCCPA Health Foundation Grant
- Pennsylvania Society of Physician Associates – Physician Assistant Educator of the Year (2024)
She mentors students in the PA hybrid program and leads clinical education integration. Her leadership supports interprofessional training, curriculum development, and grant-funded initiatives focused on certification and assessment. Through her dual role as educator and clinician, she advances both academic excellence and compassionate patient care.
Christine Rodgers contributes to a book chapter on digital health and telemedicine and is actively involved in shaping the future of PA education through policy engagement, hybrid program innovation, and research on educational outcomes.
