Bridget C. Calhoun, DrPH, PA-C
Department Chairperson and Assistant Professor
Department of Physician Assistant

Education:
DrPH, University of Pittsburgh
MMS, St. Francis University
BS, St. Francis University

Courses Taught:
PHYSA 420 and PHYSA 421 History and Physical Examination Lab I and II
PHYSA 413 Clinical Seminar I
PHYSA 505 Clinical Seminar II
PHYSA 506 Clinical Seminar III
PHYSA 340 Health Policy
PHYSA 419 General Medical Topics


Areas of Academic Specialty:
Public Health


Research Area:
HIV/AIDS Lipodystrophy Syndrome
Antiretroviral therapy effects on serum lipids
Subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV-infected men taking antiretroviral therapy


Continuing Education:
Completed a doctoral degree in Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology.


Publications:
Pallela F, Riddler S, Chimel J, Calhoun, B, Kingsley, L. Abnormal Lipoaccumulation in HIV-infected Individuals taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). JAMA. 2006;296(7):766-768.

Steel JL, Landsittel D, Calhoun B, Wieland S, Kingsley LA. Effects of Lipodystrophy on Quality of Life and Depression in HIV-Infected Men on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. AIDS Patient Care and STDs. 2006; 20(8)35-45.

Calhoun, BC, Koller N. Finding a venipuncture site in an IV drug user. The Clinical Advisor, A Forum for Physician Assistants. June 2006:45-50.

Calhoun BC. Co-morbidities and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Advance for Physician Assistants. Accepted for publication December 2005.

Calhoun BC, Chambers DE. Standardized Patients and Simulated Patient Encounters in the Evaluation of Physician Assistant Students. Perspective on Physician Assistant Education 2004;15(2):99-101.

Professional Presentations:
Pewen B, Calhoun B, Riddler S, Kingsley L. Lipoatrophy Precedes Lipohypertrophy in HIV-associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome. 4th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy. San Diego, CA, September 2002

Calhoun B, Holloway M, D'Acunta K. New Legislation for Reporting HIV Infection in Pennsylvania. 27th Annual Medical Education Conference of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. September 2002

Calhoun B, Adequately Preparing Students for Clinical Rotations: The Risk of Occupational Exposure to HIV. Association of Physician Assistant Programs Educational Forum. Miami, FL, November 2002

Calhoun B, Esper S, DePaoli A, Riddler S, et al. Decreased Serum Leptin is Associated with Onset of Lipoatrophy. 3rd International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy. Athens, Greece, October 2001.

Calhoun B, HIV for the Newly Diagnosed Patient. Keynote Speaker. Greater Western Pennsylvania AIDS Weekend – June 2001


Awards and Accomplishments:
Valedictorian – High School Class of 1988

President, American Chronic Pain Association Board of Directors

Jonas Salk Fellowship – 2003


Professional Narrative:
Bridget Colleen Calhoun began her career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 1992. Working in transplant surgery, she was involved in the pre-transplant evaluation as well as the post operative period. Additionally, she was involved in randomized clinical trials and other research projects. In 1996, she joined the faculty at Duquesne University and served as the Clinical Coordinator. Ms. Calhoun enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology and was awarded a Master of Public Health degree after completing original research, “Decreased Serum Leptin is Associated with the Onset of Lipoatrophy.” She was awarded a doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh Her dissertation was entitled "Body Habitus, Metabolic Abnormalities and Subclinical Athersclerosis Associated with Long-term Antoretroviral Therapy." In July 2002, she was appointed Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant. She continues to work clinically one day per week in an HIV/AIDS research project at the University of Pittsburgh.


Phone: 412.396.5914
E-mail: calhoun@duq.edu