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Dr. Christina Hanson
Dr. Christina Hanson

Dr. Christina Hanson

Program Director
Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies

Biography

Christina Hanson, MPAS, PA-C, EdD

Dr. Christina Hanson serves as the program director for the Physician Associate program at OBU. Christina has been a PA since 2008 and has worked in primary care, orthopedics, and urgent care. She has worked in PA education since 2012 and has served as a program director since 2018.

Christina's primary interests are excellence in PA education, student support, and meaningful assessment. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, Mark, and their three children.

Education

  • B.S. in Biology, Bethel University
  • MS in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University
  • EdD in Higher Education Leadership, Bethel University

Subjects Taught

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • PA Professional Practice
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physician Associates
  • Oklahoma Academy of Physician Associates
  • PA Education Association
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association

Awards and Honors

  • AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship (2017)

  • Bethel University CAPS/GS Faculty Excellence Award (2017)

Selected Presentations

"Teaching, Service, and Scholarship: Oh My: Exploring the Road to Academia," American Academy of Physician Assistants (2021)

"Underrepresented Minority Status & Choice Process when Considering the PA Profession," PAEA Education Forum (2018)

"Compassion, Competency, and Confidence: Commencement Address ," Bethel University (2016)