ISU Physician Assistant Program

PA Program Publications

Journal Articles:

  • Howlett B, Phelps P. Actively and formatively teaching statistics to physician assistant students. Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2006;17:48-52.
  • Whitaker K. Workplace question and answer panel. Advance for Physician Assistants. June 1999;7:6.
  • Whitaker K. Dermadilemma: Contact dermatitis. Physician Assist. June 1997;21:6.
  • Whitaker K. Application of the 'what if' function using a spreadsheet algorithm. Journal of Computer Applications in Allied Health. 1984;1:2.

Books/Book Chapters:

  • Howlett, B, Hewett, B. Securing and proctoring online tests, in M Hricko & SL Howell, Online Assessment and Measurement: Foundations and Challenges. 2005; Idea Group, Inc.: Hershey, PA.
  • Whitaker K. Comprehensive Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care. 3rd ed. 2001; Delmar Publishers:  Albany, New York.

International Conference Papers/Presentations:

  • Howlett B, Phelps, P, Martin D. Teaching faculty to teach: The use of an instructional designer in PA programs. Association of Physician Assistant Programs 2005 Education Forum: Las Croabas, Puerto Rico. Nov. 5, 2005
  • Phelps P, Howlett B. Innovation with WebCT: Enhancing learning and program quality. Impact! 2003 International WebCT Users’ Conference.
  • Shallenberger C, Hutchinson R, Howlett B, Peterson T, Bruce C, Ingell B, Kennedy W, King C. PACKRAT and PANCE: A collaborative analysis of predictive scores. Physician Assistant Education Association Education Forum in Quebec City, Quebec. Oct. 29, 2006

National Conference Papers/Presentations:

  • Bunnage C, Whitaker K, Martin D. Use of mock patient scenario based education in physician assistant training. National Academy of Physician Assistant Programs Conference. November, 2004.
  • Phelps P, Howlett B. The Kirkpatrick model for program evaluation as an efficient data-driven accreditation self study process: A case study. Physician Assistant Education Association Education Forum in Tucson, AZ. October 27, 2007.
  • Howlett B, Smalley A. Low tech solutions for dynamic information management needs: Doing more… better… with less. TechEd, 2006, Mar. 28, 2006. Pasadena, CA.
  • Howlett B, Phelps, P. Geeky interventions in PA clinical education. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Conference, Oct. 19, 2005.
  • Phelps, P, Howlett, B. Designing a spirituality and medicine course based on EBM. Physician Assistant Education Association Education Forum in Tucson, AZ. Oct. 25, 2007
  • Whitaker K. Workshop to Develop Methodology for Implementation of Mock Patients into the Didactic Curriculum Physician Assistant Education Association conference. Nashville TN. November, 2004.
  • Whitaker K. How to write instructional objectives. Physician Assistant Education Association Education Meeting. Boston, MA. May 2002.

Regional Conference Papers/Presentations:

  • Howlett B, Bunde C. Admissions predictors of PA graduate success on national board exam: A preliminary study. Idaho State University Kasiska College of Health Professions Research Day Conference. Pocatello, ID. March, 2007
  • Phelps P, Howlett, B. Student reaction to switching online learning management systems. Kasiska College of Health Professions Research Day 2007. Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID. March 20, 2007.
  • Phelps P, Howlett B. Improving student satisfaction by improving communication. Kasiska College of Health Professions Research Day 2006. Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID. April 6, 2006.
  • Rogo E, Seikel T, Devine N, Force R, Howlett B. Evidence-based practice workshop. Idaho Conference on Health Care. Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID. Oct. 26, 2005.
  • Nuehfer, E, Howlett, B. Assessment: Friend or foe? Boot Camp for Profs. Idaho State University. July 28, 2005
  • Whitaker K. Use of Topical Anti-Inflammatories. Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants state CME conference. Sun Valley, ID. April, 2003.

 

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