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James Zapata, Fellow

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Director of Assessment for Physician Assistant Studies
Faculty of Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Correctional Medicine

Office Phone:
E-mail: jazapata@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: G119
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
  • Additional Education

     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

  • Courses Taught

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

  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

     Ultrasonography
     Emergency Medicine
     Correctional Health
     Behavioral Health
     Medical Genetics
     Faith-Integration
     Gamification

  • 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. (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.

  • Community Service & Involvement

     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

  • Interests & Hobbies

     Health, Wellness, & Mindfulness
     Obstacle Course, Endurance & Trail Races
     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).