معرفی
Kristin Arneson Mahr serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Physician Assistant Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's College of Health Professions. Her academic leadership spans clinical curriculum development, student affairs, and interprofessional education initiatives since 2013.
Education:
- PhD in Interprofessional Healthcare Studies, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (2020)
- Health Professions Education Certificate, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (2014)
- MS in Physician Assistant Studies, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (2005)
- MS in Exercise Physiology, Northeastern Illinois University (1999)
- BS in Exercise Science, Winona State University (1996)
Research Focus: Dr. Mahr's work centers on Pediatric Medicine and Substance Use Disorders education, with emphasis on developing innovative Clinical Year Curriculum models. Her scholarship integrates interprofessional approaches to address the opioid crisis through team-based learning frameworks and performance evaluation systems.
Scholarly Trends: Recent publications (2017-2021) demonstrate consistent focus on interprofessional opioid education modules and clinical performance assessment. Her work bridges medical education with public health initiatives, particularly through Lake County's opioid reduction programs and simulation-based training frameworks.
Professional Recognition:
- Recipient of Lee Ann Myers Award Memorial Award
- Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Fellow of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA)
Educational Leadership: As Director of Clinical Education, Dr. Mahr oversees all clinical rotations for PA students and serves as a preceptor at Access Community Health Network. Her mentorship extends to curriculum design for first-year healthcare students and evaluation of interprofessional practice competencies.
Collaborative Initiatives: She actively participates in the Chicago Simulation Consortium and leads interprofessional teams for opioid education programs, including the Lake County 'A Way Out' initiative that integrates medical, public health, and social service disciplines.
