Program Director
Chris Hanifin begin his medical career as an EMS volunteer. The EMS experience cause him change his undergraduate major from political science to pre-medicine. After working a year in hospital administration, he enrolled in the Seton Hall/UMDNJ PA program.
Following graduation, Chris worked in cardiothoracic surgery and emergency medicine, but he always felt called to teach. After serving as a guest lecturer and preceptor, he is now entering his 20th year as a full-time faculty member in the Seton Hall PA program. Through the years, he has filled almost every role in the program, teaching didactic and clinical courses, serving as a clinical coordinator, and serving as admissions director.