Dr. Christina Hanson
Program Director
Professor
Master of Science in Physician Associate Program
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
Certification and Licensure
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Nationally Certified PA - NCCPA (2008 - present)
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Licensed PA - Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (2008 - present)
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
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AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship (2017)
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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)