Associate Dean and Program Director
Jonathan Bowser is Associate Dean and Program Director of the Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado. He received bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Clark University in 1987 and a master’s in Cell and Molecular Biology from Colorado State University in 1997. He graduated from the University of Colorado Physician Assistant Program in 2001.
Mr. Bowser’s scholarly interests are in the areas of testing and assessment and he has been involved with national efforts to promote oral health in primary care. He currently serves as Director-at-Large on the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Board of Directors. Mr. Bowser has facilitated numerous national workshops and delivered presentations on topics ranging from oral health to simulation and global projects. In addition, he has been the recipient of several grants, including the NCCPA Foundation Research Grant focused on advancing oral health initiatives, the Health Resources Services Administration Bureau of Health Professional’s Grant for curriculum development, and the American International Health Alliance Grant whose aim was to increase the number of mid-level medical professionals in South Africa.