Rita A Rienzo, PA-C, MSc
Assistant Professor in the Physician Associate Program, Department of Medicine
Departments & Organizations
Physician Associate (PA) Program
Office of Cooperative Research
Biography
- Develop and assess the clinical curriculum
- Maintain accreditation standards for clinical curriculum
- Lecture in surgery and emergency medicine topics
- Academic advisement of students
Education & Training
| MSc | Emory University (1994) |
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| BS | Fordham University (1980) |
| Residency | Norwalk Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine |
Honors & Recognition
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Jack Cole Society Award (2016)
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Medical Education Fellowship AY 2011-2012Yale School of Medicine (2011)
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Jack Cole Society Award (2010)
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Jack Cole Society Award for contributions in support of the Physician Associate professionJack Cole Student Society (2009)
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Grant: Factors Influencing Graduate Physician Assistants in Their Decision to Pursue Postgraduate ResidenciesPAEA Research Institute (2007)
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Astra Zeneca Surgical Writing Competition, First PrizeAstra Zeneca (1998)
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Frank J. Scallon Medical Science Foundation Medical Writing AwardFrank J. Scallon Medical Science Foundation (1998)
Professional Service
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Education Space Task Force (2016 - Present) Steering committee for renovation of Harkness Physical Exam Suite and Cushing Library classroom space.
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Clerkship Review Committee (2013 - Present) Committee to provide ongoing review of YSM Clerkships.
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Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) Member
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Yale PA Program Admissions Committee Member
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Self Assessment Committee Member
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Progress Committee Member
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SCM User Testing Group, Yale New Haven Hospital Member
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HAVEN Free Clinic Steering Committee
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Call Back Series
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Introduction to Surgery
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Physical exam skills for PA students
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Transition Weeks
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Surgical Skills/Small Animal Lab
