
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Curt Stilp, associate dean of the College of Medical Science and program director to the George Fox University PA program. He shares his journey into the PA profession, and discusses the importance of interprofessional education and highlights the crucial role of interprofessional education and the impact of PAs in rural healthcare settings. Tune in to learn more about George Fox University's program and what attracts applicants to it.
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Curt Stilp, EdD, PA-C
Associate Dean and Program Director
Dr. Curt Stilp is the Associate Dean of the College of Medical Science and the Director of both the Masters of Medical Science (MMSc) PA program and the Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc) program. He has been in PA education for 18 years working at three different PA programs holding various roles. Prior to coming to George Fox, Curt was the Director of the Oregon Area Health Education Center (AHEC). As AHEC Director, Curt ran an interprofessional AHEC Scholars program designed to prepare health profession students in caring for rural and underserved communities as a member of a health care team.
Curt began his health care career as a Registered Nurse and graduated from Rosalind Franklin University’s PA program in 2001. He has worked as a PA in general orthopedics with experience in spinal deformity surgery. He completed his Doctorate of Education in education leadership at Portland State University with research interests in Interprofessional Education (IPE), rural student training, and health professional workforce development.