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James Zapata, Fellow

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

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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
  • Additional Education

     IHI Quality & Safety Certificate
     CITI Biomedical Research Certificate
     CITI Retrospective Research Certificate
     FEMA Professional Development Series
     CAPA Controlled Substance Educational Certificate
     MAT Waiver Certification

  • Courses Taught

     Emergency Medicine
     Clinical Skills & Procedures
     Summer Preparedness & Readiness Course
     Organismal Biology Laboratory
     Cellular & Molecular Biology Laboratory
     Genetics Laboratory

  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

     Ultrasonography
     Emergency Medicine
     Behavioral Health
     Correctional Health

  • Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

     Biola University
     University of La Verne
     Western University of Health Sciences
     Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Emergency Medicine Fellowship

  • Research, Presentations, & Publications

     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.

  • Interests & Hobbies

     Obstacle Course & Trail Races
     Health, Wellness, & Mindfulness
     Mentorship & Professional Development

  • Personal Philosophy

    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).