Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
As a PA for over 20 years, Dr. Graham-Burnet has clinical practice experience in geriatrics, neurology, and primary care. She held faculty positions in the PA programs at the University of Toledo (2005-2009) and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2009-2021) prior to joining the developing PA Program at Cedarville University in the fall of 2021. She has taught a variety of courses in PA programs and particularly enjoys helping students develop evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills. Her research agenda is focused on PA faculty development and retention. Dr. Graham-Burnet is active in PA organizations at the state and national level and is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
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About Karen Graham-Burnet, Ph.D.
As a PA for over 20 years, Dr. Graham-Burnet has clinical practice experience in geriatrics, neurology, and primary care. She held faculty positions in the PA programs at the University of Toledo (2005-2009) and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2009-2021) prior to joining the developing PA Program at Cedarville University in the fall of 2021. She has taught a variety of courses in PA programs and particularly enjoys helping students develop evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills. Her research agenda is focused on PA faculty development and retention. Dr. Graham-Burnet is active in PA organizations at the state and national level and is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
| Present | Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Cedarville University ‐ Department of Allied Health | |
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Disciplines
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2018 - Present | Government Relations Steering Committee, Physician Assistant Education Association | 2018 - Present | Chair, Subcommittee for Poster Peer Review, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | 2010 - Present | Fellow Member, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | 2000 - Present | Fellow Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants | 2018 - 2021 | Member, Society of Point Care Ultrasound | 2010 - 2020 | Department Editor, Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants | 2010 - 2020 | Program Liaison, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | 2016 - 2018 | Secretary/Treasurer, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | 2013 - 2017 | Member, Physician Assistant Education Research Council | 2013 - 2015 | Member, Employment Guide Committee, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | 2010 - 2012 | Member, Physician Assistant Education Writing Subcommittee | 2007 - 2009 | Member, Physician Assistant Education Education Subcomittee | 2005 - 2009 | Fellow Member, Ohio Academy of Physician Assistants | 2007 - 2008 | Program Historian, Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History | 2002 - 2005 | Associate Member, American Medical Directors Association | 2000 - 2005 | Fellow Member, Iowa Academy of Physician Assistants |
Honors and Awards
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - 2017
- Article of the Year Award, Physician Assistant Education Association - 2015
- Didactic Program Faculty Award, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse - 2011
- Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Toledo Department of Physician Assistant Studies - 2009
- Award for New Faculty Excellence, Physician Assistant Education Association - 2007
- Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, Medical University of Ohio - 2006
- Outstanding Pain Management Award, Mercy Pain Services - 2003
- Dennis R. Oliver Student Recognition Award, University of Iowa - 2000
- Academic Achievement Award, Pensacola Christian College - 1998
| Ph.D., University of Toledo | ||
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| B.S., Pensacola Christian College | ||
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| M.P.A.S., University of Iowa | ||
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Contact Information
Cedarville University
School of Allied Health and Psychology
Department of Allied Health