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Jonathan Weber

MA, PA-C, DFAAPA
he/him/his
Assistant Professor in the Physician Associate Program, Department of Medicine; Director of Didactic Education, Department of Medicine, Physician Associate Program; Course Director, Prevention, Population & Patient-Centered Medicine, Department of Medicine, Physician Associate Program; Chair, Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, Department of Medicine, Physician Associate Program; Chair, AAPA Commission on Continuing Professional Development & Education, Medical Education; Course Director, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Physician Associate Program

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Jonathan Weber, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA

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Biography

Jonathan is assistant professor of medicine, director of didactic education and course director for prevention, populations and patient-centered medicine in the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program. He has practiced internal medicine in the Yale New Haven Health and Yale University health systems for 26 years. He currently practices at the Yale Medicine Diabetes Center, the joint clinical practice of the Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System. He works with medically complex patients on diabetes management specializing on the integration of diabetes technologies and personalized lifestyle medicine.

Previously, he practiced as a hospitalist, primary care, urgent care and athletic medicine clinician. Throughout his career, Jonathan has remained active in PA education, program administration and leadership. Chief academic interests and expertise include chronic disease management, lifestyle medicine, comprehensive wellness, psychosocial communication, ethically vulnerable populations and health equity.

He has remained committed to advocacy and professional service. As past chair of legislative affairs for the CT Academy of PAs, he has been responsible for leading major health care reform efforts resulting in modernization of the PA Practice Act and improved patient care for CT residents. He is the recipient of several awards for his clinical service, teaching and professional service including recognition as a distinguished fellow by the American Academy of Physician Associates.

Major responsibilities as Director of Didactic Education include:

  • Development, coordination & delivery of academic curriculum
  • Maintenance of national accreditation standards
  • Course Director of Prevention, Populations & Patient-Centered Medicine master course
  • Academic advisor & mentor to graduate medical students
  • Participation in School of Medicine & Program committees: Diversity, Admissions, Curriculum & Educational Policy, Academic Progress & Program Assessment


Education & Training

  • Faculty, Advancement of Clinician-Educator Scholarship (ACES) Faculty Development Program
    Yale School of Medicine (2024)
  • Faculty, Collaborative Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) Program
    Yale School of Medicine (2021)
  • PA-C
    Yale University School of Medicine, Physician Associate (1998)
  • MA
    Michigan State University, Education (1991)
  • BA
    Saint Olaf College, Biology (1985)

Activities

  • Presentation & Workshop: Diabetes Technologies: Integrating Guidance, Gadgets & Gizmos
    Nashville, TN, United States 2023
    American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference
  • Grassroots to the Governor’s Desk: How Does PA Policy Become Law?
    New Haven, CT, United States 2023
    Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
  • Integrating Diabetes Technology into Primary Care Practice Managing Guidance, Gadgets & Gizmos
    Groton, CT, United States 2023
    36th Annual Charter Oak Virtual Conference
  • History Session: What Has Happened in the State of CT & Where are We Now?
    New Haven, CT, United States 2023
    Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
  • Learn How to Be a PA Advocate: Q & A with CT State Representative Josh Elliott
    New Haven, CT, United States 2023
    Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
  • Why is State Advocacy Important?
    New Haven, CT, United States 2023
    Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
  • Integrating Diabetes Technology into Primary Care Practice Managing Guidance, Gadgets & Gizmos
    New Haven, CT, United States 2022
    Yale General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (GIM Grand Rounds)
  • PA Transitions from Bedside to Academia: A View of the Landscape
    Fairfield, CT, United States 2022
    CT Academy of Physician Assistants (ConnAPA) Student Leadership Forum
  • Type 1 Diabetes "Out of the Shadows" - A Call for a Distinct Consensus Statement
    Indianapolis, IN, United States 2022
    American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference
  • Prediabetes: A Menace of the Diabetes Epidemic
    Indianapolis, IN, United States 2022
    American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference
  • Presentation & Workshop: Diabetes Technologies: Integrating Guidance, Gadgets and Gizmos
    Indianapolis, IN, United States 2022
    American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference
  • Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Integration into Hospital Learning Management Systems
    New Haven, CT, United States 2022
    Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Ethics Program Directors' Meeting
  • Unexpected Hyperglycemia: Key Drivers of Progressive Dysfunction and Glycemic Control
    New Haven, CT, United States 2022
    Yale Medicine, Section of Endocrinology & Metabolism Fellowship Program
  • Diabetes Technologies: Integrating Guidance, Gadgets & Gizmos
    Austin, TX, United States 2022
    AAPA We Are Family (Medicine) National Conference
  • Diabetes 101: A Call to Action for Primary Care Providers
    Austin, TX, United States 2022
    AAPA We Are Family (Medicine) National Conference
  • Diabetes Management: Tools to Collect & Assess Impact of Social Determinants of Health
    New Haven, CT, United States 2021
    Yale Medicine, Section of Endocrinology & Metabolism Fellowship Program
  • The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease
    Washington, DC, United States 2021
    AAPA We Are (Family) Medicine Conference -2021
  • Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
    National CME presentation for primary care providers 2021
    American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Virtual Conference - 2021
  • The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease
    Regional CME presentation for primary care providers 2021
    Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants, 34th Annual Charter Oak Virtual Conference
  • PA Transitions: Bedside to Academia - A View of the Landscape & Potential Pathways
    Nashville, TN, United States 2020
    American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference
  • The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease
    Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2020
    Virginia Academy of PAs 38th Annual Conference
  • PA Transitions: Bedside to Academia - View of the Landscape & Potential Pathways
    Nashville, TN, United States 2020
    American Academy of Physician Assistants National Conference (canceled due to Covid-19)
  • Clinical Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
    Nashville, TN, United States 2020
    AAPA National Conference - 2020
  • Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Prediabetes: A Primary Call to Action
    National CME program for primary care providers 2020
    Endocrine Society, AAFP, AAPA & AANP Continuing Medical Education
  • Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Patient-Centered Management of Diabetes and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
    National CME program for primary care providers 2020
    Endocrine Society, AAFP, AAPA & AANP Continuing Medical Education
  • Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Managing Macrovascular Complications In Patients with Diabetes
    National CME program for primary care providers 2020
    Endocrine Society, AAFP, AAPA & AANP Continuing Medical Education
  • Preparing for Licensure. Student Leadership Track
    North Haven, CT, United States 2015
    CT Academy of Physician Assistants, Quinnipiac University Leadership Conference
  • Preparing for Licensure. PA Student Leadership Track
    Groton, CT, United States 2014
    CT Academy of Physician Assistants, 27th Annual Charter Oak Conference
  • Preparing for Licensure. Student Leadership Track
    Groton, CT, United States 2013
    CT Academy of Physician Assistants, 26th Annual Charter Oak Conference
  • Legislative Up-Date: An Act on Physician Assistants – How HB5515 Became Law
    New Haven, CT, United States 2012
    Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Membership Meeting
  • Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
    Groton, CT, United States 2011
    Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants, 24th Annual Charter Oak Conference
  • Diabetes mellitus: A Patient - Provider Perspective
    Norwalk, CT, United States 2010
    Norwalk Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program
  • Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
    Norwalk, CT, United States 2010
    Norwalk Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program
  • FACEBOOK and Us: Can PA Students & Faculty Live Happily Ever After?
    Baltimore, MD, United States 2010
    Physician Assistant Education Association - 2010
  • On the Path Toward National Competencies in Spirituality & Health
    Portland, OR, United States 2009
    Physician Assistant Education Association - 2009
  • Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
    New Haven, CT, United States 2009
    Yale School of Medicine APP Grand Rounds

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
Jack Cole Society AwardYale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program2023
American Academy of Physician Associates Distinguished FellowAmerican Academy of Physician Associates2021
Peer-Appointed Faculty MemberYale Collaborative Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) Year-long Longitudinal, Immersive Faculty Development Program2020, 2021
“Inspiring Yale” HonoreeYale University Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS)2020
Annual Professional Service AwardCT Academy of Physician Assistants2017
Class of 2018 White Coat Ceremony Keynote SpeakerYale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program2016
Annual President's AwardCT Academy of Physician Assistants2012
Jack Cole Society AwardYale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program2011
Annual Leadership AwardCT Academy of Physician Assistants2010, 2015
Fellowship Award for Clinical Pastoral Education for Health Care ProfessionalsDr. Margaret Colliton2006
Clinical Service Excellence AwardYale New Haven Hospital Chief of Staff2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Annual Clinical Service Excellence AwardYale-New Haven Hospital2005, 2006, 2007
Class of 2001 Jack Cole Society Clinical Rotation Site of the Year AwardYale Physician Associate Program2001

Professional Service

OrganizationRoleDate
Yale New Haven Health Uncasville Medical Center at Mohegan SunInvited to speak for "Tuesday Talks" - a free educational series for medical center patients on: Prediabetes: A Window of Opportunity for Action! See Appendix in CV2 for flyer. 2023
American College of Lifestyle Medicine Guideline Development GroupPanel Member & Section Author of Guideline Development Group on Lifestyle Medicine for Treatment & Remission of Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes representing the American Academy of Physician Associates2023 - Present
1st Presbyterian Church of New HavenBoard of Trustees2023 - Present
American Academy of Physician Associates Commission on Continuing Professional Development and EducationAppointed by AAPA Executive Leadership to advise on & oversee the selection, organization & operations of the AAPA National CME Conference. Commission assists AAPA Board of Directors on educational content planning, health systems leadership development, conflict of interest policies related to CME, certification changes and member engagement.2023 - 2026
Yale New Haven Health System Care Signature, Type 2 Diabetes Consensus GroupContributed as a content expert to author the Clinical Consensus Group for Type 2 Diabetes for YNHHS to form a Care Signature Pathway2022 - 2024
Yale New Haven Health System Care Signature, Pre-diabetes/Glucose Monitoring Consensus GroupContributed as a content expert to author the Clinical Consensus Group for Pre-diabetes/Glucose Monitoring for YNHHS to form a Care Signature Pathway2022 - 2024
PA Program Thesis AdvisorName of trainee: Jay Gandhi PA thesis project: “Telemedicine Slashes ‘No Show’ Rates and Achieves Comparable Outcomes in Diabetes Care” Awards & Honors: Honors Grade & Invited to present to Yale alumni at the Yale PA Program 50th Anniversary Gala 2022 - 2023
American Society of Endocrine Physician AssistantsMember2022 - Present
Yale School of Medicine Medical Education Strategic Plan Sub-CommitteeProfessor2021 - 2022
HAVEN Free Clinic, The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFCC), New Haven, CTPresented to graduate medical student volunteers: “Diabetes Care Pathway Training & Education Session” & advised on "Health Literacy Assessment & Strategies"2020 - 2022
Ethics Advisory Workgroup, Yale New Haven Health SystemMulti-disciplinary workgroup formed in response to the SARS2-COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 charged to create the YNHHS Resuscitation & Triage Protocols for Limited Life Supporting Resources.2020
Yale Medicine Internal Medicine Primary Care Center COVID-19 Taskforce, New Haven, CTSARS2-COVID-19 pandemic task force. Served as triage clinician.2020
Diversity Committee, Yale University School of MedicineMember2020 - Present
Bioethics Committee, Yale New Haven Health SystemMember, Bioethics Committee, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT2019 - 2023
American Academy of Physician Associates Commission on Continuing Professional Development and EducationThe Commission assists the AAPA Board of Directors on educational content planning, health systems leadership development, conflict of interest policies related to CME, certification changes and member engagement.2019 - 2023
Self-Assessment Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2019 - Present
Thesis Evaluation Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2019 - Present
Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2019 - Present
Admissions Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2019 - Present
Physician Assistant Education AssociationThe only national organization representing physician assistant educational programs in the United States. Currently, all of the accredited programs in the country are members of the Association.2019 - Present
Association for Prevention Teaching and ResearchAssociation of medical and health professions faculty and their institutions advancing prevention and population health education, training, and research.2019 - Present
American Diabetes AssociationThe ADA is a US-based nonprofit that seeks to educate the public about diabetes and to help those affected by it by funding research to manage, cure and prevent diabetes.2019 - Present
Yale Camerata, Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven, CTYale Camerata, Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven, CT2018 - 2020
Advance Directives Committee, Yale University Health CenterMember2017 - 2018
MOLST Advisory Council, CT Department of Public HealthAppointed by DPH Commissioner to advise on & oversee statewide implementation of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment program2017 - Present
Code Blue Emergency Response Team, Yale University Health CenterMember2016 - 2018
Chronic Opioid Therapy Committee, Yale University Health CenterMember2015 - 2018
The Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, CTModerator2012 - 2015
Patient Centered Medical Home Committee, Yale University Health CenterMember2010 - 2018
Medical Staff/Skilled Nursing Facility Committee, Yale University Health CenterMember2010 - 2018
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Yale University Health CenterMember2010 - 2018
Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants, Government Affairs CommitteeChair2009 - 2018
Personnel Committee, The Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, CTChair2009 - 2012
Physician Assistant Education Association, Webinar Sub-committee, Faculty Development InstituteMember2009 - 2010
International Academy of Physician Associate EducatorsMember2008 - 2011
Emergency Preparedness Committee, Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, CTChair2008 - 2009
Admissions Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2007 - 2010
Thesis Evaluation Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2007 - 2010
Self-Assessment Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2007 - 2010
Physician Assistant Educators AssociationFellow2007 - 2010
Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2005 - 2010
Clinician Advisory for Sunrise Clinical Manager, Yale New Haven Health SystemMember2005 - 2008
Accreditation Self-Study Report, Physician Associate ProgramAuthor2004
Self-Assessment Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2003 - 2005
Program Assessment Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2003 - Present
Bioethics Committee, Yale New Haven Health SystemCommittee Member2002 - 2011
Admissions Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember2001 - 2005
Accreditation Review Committee, Physician Associate ProgramChair2001 - 2004
Physician Assistant Foundation, Connecticut Academy of PAsMember1999 - 2008
Academic Progress Committee, Physician Associate ProgramMember1999 - Present
American Academy of Physician AssociatesFellow1998 - Present
Connecticut Academy of Physician AssistantsProfessional organization of CT PAs dedicated to service of the CT public and to the medical profession and advancement of the PA profession in CT through continuing medical education programs and local, state and national advocacy efforts.1996 - Present

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