Faculty & Staff
The faculty of the Duquesne University Physician Assistant Studies Program possess clinical expertise in a variety of specialties and subspecialties including:
- internal medicine and family practice
- womens' health
- surgery
- psychiatry
- infectious disease
- oncology, hematology
- physical medicine and rehabilitation
- HIV/AIDS
- transplant medicine
- rheumatology
With many years of experience educating PA students and other health care professionals, the faculty serves as mentors and resources for students throughout their college careers. They work closely with students to ensure they professional skills develop to the highest level.
Full time Faculty
Bridget C. Calhoun, DrPH, PA-C, Department Chair
Michael J. Essig, MD, Medical Director
Mark Freeman, MBA, MEd, PA-C, Academic Coordinator
Kristin D'Acunto, MPA, PA-C, Clinical Coordinator
Brenda Swanson-Biearman, DNP, MPH, RN
April Garman, MPA, PA-C
Full time Staff
Cheri Tedrick, Administrative Secretary
Theresa Clair, Administrative Assistant
Part-time Faculty
Jenifer Blasinsky, Pharm.D.
Charles Karnack, Pharm.D.
Mary Jeanne Krob, MD
The program is grateful for the support of the numerous adjunct faculty members who support the program through guest lectures, clinical laboratory assistance, student evaluation, and clinical precepting.
