Physician Assistant Studies Faculty & Staff
Judy Ortiz PA-C, MHS, MS
Program Director
Professor
Distinguised Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2009
MHS in Physician Assistant Studies and PA Certificate, Duke University, 1993
MS in Health and Sport Science, Wake Forest University, 1991
BS in Exercise Science, Ball State University, 1989
NCCPA Certified
Clinical interests include medical simulation, women's health and rural primary care.
Charles J. Bentz, MD, FACP
Medical Director
Professor
Fellowship, General Internal Medicine, OHSU 1993
Internship, Residency Internal Medicine, OHSU 1991
MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1988
BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Areas of interest include medical education, health services research, evidence-based medicine, tobacco cessation and quality improvement.
Hector M. Rodriguez, DO
Associate Medical Director
Professor
Internship, Residency Internal Medicine, Providence St. Vincent MC 1994
DO, Nova Southeastern University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicne 1990
BS in Physical Theriapy, Florida International University, 1976
Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Saje Davis-Risen, PA-C, MS
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor
MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Pacific University, 2006
BS, Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1992
NCCPA Certified
Areas of interest include rural and urban underserved populations primary care, hospice and palliative care and emergency medicine.
James Ferguson, PA-C, MPH
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
PA Certificate, Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, 1990
MPH, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2010
BS, Liberal Arts, Excelsior College, 2002
Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2008
Indian Health Service, Injury Prevention Specialist, Epidemiology Fellowship, 2004-2005
NCCPA Certified with specialty certifications in Primary Care and Surgery
Served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps at the rank of LTJG and is currently on inactive reserve.
Eric Foote, PA-C, MS
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Pacific University, 2008
BS, Health Studies, Pacific University, 2007
NCCPA Certified
National Health Service Corps Scholar, 2006
Areas of interest include rural primary and urgent care.
Debby Friscia
Office Associate
Didactic year support
David Keene, PA-C, MPAS
Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, 2011
BHS & PA Certificate, University of Kentucky, 1994
NCCPA Certified
Served four years, United States Coast Guard
Retired after nineteen years with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, with rank of Commander
Krystal Kneeland
Manager of Administrative Services
Office Manager, Support to Director
George Olson
Rural Track & Simulation Coordinator
Mark Pedemonte, MD
Academic Faculty
Associate Professor
Anesthesiology Residency, Boston University, 1986
MD, Creighton University, 1978
Internship, Highland General Hospital, 1976
BS, Biology, Creighton University, 1974
Board certified anesthesiologist with an interest in physiology and pathophysiology.
Robert P. Rosenow, Pharm.D., O.D.
Director of Academic Education
Professor
Pharm.D., University of the Pacific, 1976
O.D., Pacific University, 1988
B.S., Biology, University of the Pacific, 1974
Interests include ocular pharmacotherapeutics, vision rehabilitation and pediatric vision.
Sheryl Sanders, PhD
Anatomy Instructor
Professor
Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Oregon Primate Research Center, 1989-1996
Ph.D., Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Kentucky, 1989
B.A., Biology, Asbury College, 1985
Areas of research interest include reproductive biology and more specifically regulation of the ovary and the corpus luteum.
Annjanette Sommers PA-C, MS
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Pacific University, 2004
BS, Physical Education, Emphasis Pre-Physical Therapy, Brigham Young University, 1999
NCCPA Certified
Interests: Pediatric medicine with emphasis in asthma management and education.
Mary Von, DHEd, MS, PA-C
Associate Director
Associate Professor
DHEd, A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, 2010
Distinguised Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2008
MS in Advanced PA Studies, Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2002
PA Certificate, University of Washington Medex PA Program, 1995
NCCPA Certified
Specialty Certification in Migraine and Headache Management, Lifestyle Counseling
Diane Van Dyke
Coordinator of Clinical Education
Clinical year support
Duc Vo , MD
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Board Certified Pediatrics
Board Certified - Internal Medicine
Internship, Residency - University of Southern California
MD , Medical College of Wisconsin
Primary Focus: Pediatrics, Primary Care and Preventative Medicine