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Linda Jean Sekhon MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Department of Physician Assistant |
Degrees:
MMS (Masters of Medical Science) Saint Francis University
BS (Physician Assistant) Gannon University
Courses Taught:
PHYSA 514: Pathophysiology
PHYSA 510-01 and 511-01: Applied Clinical Methods I and II
PHYSA 510-L and 511-L: Applied Clinical Methods Lab I and II
PHYSA 503-L, 520 and 521 History and Physical Examination Lab I, II and III
Areas of Academic Specialty
Rheumatology
Continuing Education:
100 hours of Continuing Medical Education every two years as required to maintain national certification
Current Projects:
Currently collaborating on a project to establish a simulated technology laboratory for physician assistant and health science students.
Grants:
Fine Family Foundation Grant
SimMan Universal Patient Simulator™
Simulated Technology Laboratory; 2007
Robert Wood Foundation Grant
Project Representative: Seton Hill College
Collaborative Interprofessional Team Education Initiative Partners for Quality Education; 2000
Publications Sekhon LJ, Stayduhar, K: A Call of Action to Prevent Adolescent Injuries and Violence; The Role of the Clinician, Physician Assistant Journal, 22: 83 - 87, 1998
Sekhon, LJ, Medical Practice Evaluation; Adding a Physician Assistant, Delaware Medical Journal, 70: 253 - 255, 1998
Publications
Hawkins S, Hertweck M, Laird J, Sekhon L, Kortyna D : The Effect of Experienced vs. Novice Problem-Based Learning Facilitators on Evaluation Outcomes; Accepted for publication: Journal of Physician Assistant Education, Vol. 19, 2008
Sekhon LJ, Stayduhar, K: A Call of Action to Prevent Adolescent Injuries and Violence; The Role of the Clinician, Physician Assistant Journal, 22: 83 - 87, 1998
Sekhon, LJ, Medical Practice Evaluation; Adding a Physician Assistant, Delaware Medical Journal, 70: 253 - 255, 1998
Professional Presentations:
Program to Program Faculty Transition: Retaining Experience Educators in Academia; Sekhon L, Freeman, M; Poster Presentation
PSPA Annual CME Conference, Altoona, PA : 2007
The Effect of Experienced versus Novice Problem-Based Learning Facilitators on Student Outcomes; paper presentation
PAEA Annual Education Forum, Tucson , Arizona: 2007
Sekhon, LJ, Medical Practice Evaluation; Adding a Physician Assistant, Delaware Medical Journal, 70: 253 - 255, 1998
Multiple presentations on the Physician Assistant Profession and Education
Physician Assistant Profession: Presentation/Multidisciplinary Health Care Panel,University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg : Greensburg, PA: 2006
Steel City Symposium; Beyond Vioxx, Duquesne University: Pittsburgh, PA: 2005
Clinical Coordinator Burnout; Myth or Reality Academy of Physician Assistant Programs (currently known as PAEA). Austin, Texas: September 1999
Tulane Xavier National Center of Excellence in Women's Health/ Benedum Foundation: 4/28/99; Presentation of clinical portion and needs of the Physician Assistant Program.
Presentation of Problem Based Learning; in conjunction with Chatham College: 1998
Eastern Consortium: Academy of Physician Assistant Programs (currently known as PAEA)
Medical Practice Evaluation; Adding a Physician Assistant Academy of Physician Assistant Programs (currently known as PAEA) Minneapolis, Minnesota: May 1997
Awards and Accomplishments:
Recognized at the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants 31st Annual CME Conference for service to the profession as Membership Chair for the PSPA: October 2006
Certificate of Appreciation: The Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Public Relations and Education Committee: In recognition of contributions to the PSPA: October 2006
Gannon University induction into Pi Alpha, The National Honor Society for Physician Assistants: Based on leadership, service and contribution to the PA profession: June 2006
Recognized at the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants 29th Annual CME Conference for service to the profession as Board of Director for the PSPA: October 2004
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
President: 2007 to present
Membership Chair: 1999 – 2006
Board of Director: 2000 – 2004
American Academy of Physician Assistants
House of Delegates: 2005 - present
Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants
Vice President: 1987 - 1988
Professional Narrative:
Linda Sekhon has been a board-certified Physician Assistant since 1983. She has had experience in such specialties as Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Oncology. She assisted in clinical trials in diabetes research through Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan while working in the field of Endocrinology. For the past five years her clinical practice has focused on Rheumatology and she has worked closely with Rheumatologists at the University of Pittsburgh.
Linda became involved in Physician Assistant education 1996 when she was appointed Clinical Coordinator for the Chatham College Physician Assistant Program. While at Chatham College she was trained as a PBL facilitator through the Southern Illinois University Medical School. In 1998 she joined the faculty at Seton Hill College where she was appointed Clinical Coordinator. Under the direction of Dr. Linda Allison she served as a PBL Instructor offering PBL training to the Seton Hill College PA program faculty. In 1998, in conjunction with Chatham College, she did a demonstration and instruction of Problem Based Learning at the Eastern Consortium meeting for the Academy of Physician Assistant Programs (currently known as PAEA). She returned to Chatham College in 2000 and later became the Assistant Director for the PA program.
Linda has served as a member of the Site Development Committee for the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to encourage and support student involvement in medically under served areas. She was also a facilitator and participant in the Community Preceptor Faculty Development workshops jointly sponsored by SW Penna. AHEC, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine & Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences.
Through Linda's many years of service to the profession she has developed a strong sense of professional responsibility. She has served as Vice President of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, Board of Director and Membership Chair for the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. She is currently on the House of Delegates to the American Academy of Physician Assistants. With the advent of Health Maintenance Organizations, and other “non-traditional” forms of medical practice, she recognizes the value of nurturing and preparing our students and our profession to enter the changing health care arena.
Phone: 412.396.1977
E-mail: sekhonl@duq.edu
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