James Zapata, D.M.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director of the Doctor of Medical Sciences for Physician Assistant Studies
Faculty of Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Correctional Medicine
E-mail: jazapata@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Tyler 217
Office Hours: By appointment
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Fellow | Emergency Medicine Fellowship | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | December 2020 |
D.M.Sc. | Advanced Professional Practice | University of Lynchburg | January 2022 |
M.S. | Physician Assistant | Western University of Health Sciences | July 2019 |
B.S. | Human Biology with Minor in Biblical Studies | Biola University | May 2015 |
A.A. | Liberal Studies | Saddleback College | August 2012 |
IHI Quality & Safety Certificate
CITI Biomedical Research Certificate
CITI Retrospective Research Certificate
CITI Social Behavioral Research Certificate
CAPA Controlled Substance Educational Certificate
CBEHX Cancer Biology & Genetic Certificate
FEMA Professional Development Series
MOUD Waiver Certification
Medical Genetics
Emergency Medicine
Acute Clinical Reasoning
Clinical Skills & Procedures
Summer Preparedness & Readiness Course
Organismal Biology Laboratory
Cellular & Molecular Biology Laboratory
Genetics Laboratory
Ultrasonography
Emergency Medicine
Correctional Health
Behavioral Health
Medical Genetics
Faith-Integration
Gamification
Biola University
University of La Verne
Western University of Health Sciences
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Zapata, J. (2023, October 7). Emergency Department Strategies for Rate and Rhythm Control of Atrial Fibrillation. California Academy of Physician Associates Conference 2023, Anaheim, California, United States.
Chang-Letherer, C., Ontiveros, H., Zapata, J., Chung, K., Stahovich, M. A., & Barnes, J. (2023, October 11). Getting Good at Giving Bad News: A Telemedicine Teaching Guide. Physician Assistant Education Association Forum 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Zapata, J., Akopian, E., & Yvanovich, A. (2023). Strategies for rate and rhythm control of atrial fibrillation in the ED. Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants, 36(8), 21. Doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000944600.04370.48
Zapata, J., Paamoni, A., Rinard, B., Abdou, A., Zimmer, D., Letherer C. (2021). The Watchman device for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants 34 (10), 33-38. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000769672.18363.3f
Zapata, James (2021). Emergency Department Strategies for Rate and Rhythm Control of Atrial Fibrillation. Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science 3 (4), 75.
Zapata, J., Zimmer, D., Rinard, B., Abdou, A., Paamoni, and A., Letherer, C. (2020). Advancements in Diagnosis and Screening of Atrial Fibrillation. The Cardiology Advisor, 1 (1), 1-2.
Zapata, J., Zimmer, D., Rinard, B., Abdou, A., Paamoni, and A., Letherer, C. (2020). Advancements in Diagnosis and Screening of Atrial Fibrillation. The Clinical Advisor, 4 (1), 16-22.
Underserved Healthcare Street Team, Medical Provider, Vituity Cares Foundation
Health sciences workshops, Presenter, Vista del Lago Health Academy
STEP Conference, Volunteer, Science and Tech Education Partnership
Health, Wellness, & Mindfulness
Obstacle Course, Endurance & Trail Races
Mentorship & Professional Development
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20).