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Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DMSc Doctorate of Medical Sciences Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine 2024
MS Physician Assistant Studies Quinnipiac University 1996
MBA Healthcare Administration Western Governors University 2013
BA Sociology University of California, San Diego 1992

Doctoral student at Southern Illinois University earning Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc)

1. Clinical Skills
2. Clinical Medicine - Cardiology, Adult & Geriatric Medicine Topics
3. Global Health Engagement

Cardiology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Quality Measures Development, Chronic Health Care Management,

Western University of Health Sciences - Assistant Professor (2012-2020)
Mt. San Antonio Gardens - Residential Health Services Clinic Provider, Interdisciplinary Teamwork. (Since 2018)

Peer-reviewed Publication:
Letherer, C. (2023). Bad News Delivery Using Telemedicine: Is it Bad? (4th ed., vol. 34, pp. p 309-324). PAEA 2022 Forum.

Presentations:
Chang-Letherer, C. (Presenter), 2023 California Academy of Physician Assistants Conference (CONAPA), "Delivering Health Care in the 21st Century: Taking Anxiety out of Telemedicine," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA), Anaheim, CA, United States. Conference).

Chang-Letherer, C. (Lecturer - breakout session), 2023 Remedy West at CBU, "Human Slavery: The Role of the Health Care Provider," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA), Riverside, CA. Session.

Chang-Letherer, C. (Chapel Speaker), 2023 Western Christian Chapel, "Work and Worship," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). Western Christian High School, Upland, CA. Session.

Research Presentation:
Chang-Letherer, C. (Lead Author/Researcher) 2023 Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Forum, "Getting Good at Giving Bad News: A Guide to a Telemedicine Teaching Module," (Paper/Research Presentation). Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), New Orleans, LA, United States. Conference.

Contributing Author: "Review of The Watchman Device as a Stroke Prevention Modality in Atrial Fibrillation." Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA), Oct. 2021.

Contributing Author: “Advancements in Screening and Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation.” The Cardiology Advisor, 10 Feb. 2020).

Author: “Cord Blood Stem Cells: A Potential Alternative to Bone Marrow,” Clinician Review, Feb., 1998, v.8, No. 2.

Author: “Health Care Needs of the Elderly,” Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, May, 1996.

Life Bible Fellowship, Upland, CA
EveryOne Free, Purpose Church, Pomona, CA

Mexico Missions - Team leader with Western Christian Schools
World Medical Missions (Samaritan's Purse) - S. Sudan, Thailand, volunteer provider
Kunming International Clinic - China, volunteer clinic provider
Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries - Uganda, volunteer provider.

Soaking up God's creation - tennis, hiking, camping, gardening, & traveling.
Being the best mom and wife I can be!

"God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago," Ephesians 2:8-9.

I seek to share what I've been entrusted as a steward of knowledge and experiences for the growth and mentoring of future health care professionals. I am passionate about the impact that we can make as servant leaders in the growing field of PA for the glory of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ!