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Stephane VanderMeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C

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Department Chair and Director

Stephane VanderMeulen MA, MPAS, PA-C is Chair of the Department of Health Professions and Program Director of the PA program at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Ms. VanderMeulen is a 1994 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center PA program and she also holds a Master of Social Gerontology from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Stephane practiced clinically in the fields of rural family medicine and orthopedics/sports medicine before beginning her career in PA education in 2005. She is an active advocate for PAs in education and practice and has served in professional organizations at both the state and national level. Ms. VanderMeulen served on the board of directors of the Physician Assistant Education Association for seven years, with two terms as Director at Large before being elected President in 2015. She is dedicated to the professional development of PAs in education and remains active as a mentor for PA educators.

Dec. 17, 2024

Season 5: Episode 102 - Reflecting on the Journey

In this episode, hosts Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C, and Stephane VanderMeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C, look back on five incredible seasons of PA Path as they prepare to hand the mic to a new host. They reflect on the podcast’s journey,...
Aug. 20, 2024

Season 5: Episode 94 - Key Factors When Choosing the Right PA Program

In this special episode, our hosts Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C and Stephane Vandermeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C, discuss key considerations for selecting the right PA program. They highlight the importance of aligning your personal val...
Oct. 24, 2023

Season 5: Episode 75 - Creating a Positive Program Environment

In this episode, we have a one-on-one conversation with Stephane VanderMeulen, MPAS, MA, PA-C, chair of the Department of Health Professions at Creighton University School of Medicine and co-host of The PA Path podcast. We di...
Oct. 3, 2022

Season 2: Episode 42 - Season 2 Reflections

Steph and Kevin reflect on the lessons learned in Season 2 and give a brief glimpse of Season 3.
May 23, 2022

Season 2: Episode 39 -Karen Hills, MS, PA-C Chief of Educational Development-PAEA

We speak with Ms. Karen Hills, MS, PA-C; Chief of Educational Development for PAEA about her path to becoming a PA, her various roles in the profession, and about some of the trends in PA education.
May 9, 2022

Season 2: Episode 37 -Dr. Kevin Schuer and the University of Kentucky

We speak with Dr. Kevin Schuer from the University of Kentucky about his path to becoming a PA, about the University of Kentucky PA Department; and about his career as a professional musician with a band called The Schuers. T...
Feb. 21, 2022

Season 2: Episode 28 - The Canadian PA Model

Mr. Ian Jones, MPAS, PA-C, CCPA, DFAAPA is a certified PA in Canada and in the United States. Trained at the University of Washington MEDEX Northwest PA Program, Mr. Jones went on to serve in Alaska and Manitoba, Canada befor...
Dec. 24, 2021

Season 1: Episode 26: Reflections

Stephane and Kevin take time to look back at the first season including the who, what, where, when, and why that was shared in episode 1. They review the themes that came up along with a sneak preview of Season 2.
Nov. 22, 2021

Season 1: Episode 21: University of Colorado - Jonathan Bowser, MS, PA-C

We speak with Mr. Jonathan Bowser, Associate Dean and Program Director for the University of Colorado Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program. Jon, Stephanie, and I speak about his path to the profession, his long-...
Aug. 2, 2021

Season 1: Episode 5: Creighton University - Stephane VanderMeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C

Stephane VanderMeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C is not only a national and state leader in PA education, but she is joining our team with this podcast. Ms. VanderMeulen is the Chair of the Department of Health Professions and Program D...