Jonathan Weber
MA, PA-C, DFAAPA
he/him/his
Assistant Professor in the Physician Associate Program, Department of Medicine; Director of Didactic Education, Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program; Course Director, Behavioral Health & Preventive Medicine, Physician Associate Program; Co-Chair, Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, Internal Medicine, Physician Associate Program; Chair, Commission on Continuing Professional Development & Education, Professional Education
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Biography
Jonathan is assistant professor of medicine, director of didactic education and course director for behavioral health & preventive 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 25 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 including a special focus on integrating lifestyle medicine and diabetes technologies.
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, psychosocial communication, wellness, 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 was 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:
- Overseeing the development, coordination & delivery of academic curriculum
- Maintaining national accreditation standards
- Direction of Behavioral Health & Preventive Medicine master course
- Assessing academic progress of graduate medical students
- Advising & mentoring graduate medical students
- Participation in Diversity, Admissions, Curriculum & Program Assessment committees
Education & Training
- Faculty, Advancement of Clinician-Educator Scholarship (ACES) Faculty Development ProgramYale School of Medicine (2024)
- Faculty, Collaborative Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) ProgramYale School of Medicine (2021)
- PA-CYale University School of Medicine, Physician Associate (1998)
- MAMichigan State University, Education (1991)
- BASaint Olaf College, Biology (1985)
Activities
- Presentation & Workshop: Diabetes Technologies: Integrating Guidance, Gadgets & GizmosNashville, TN, United States 2023American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference
- Grassroots to the Governor’s Desk: How Does PA Policy Become Law?New Haven, CT, United States 2023Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
- Integrating Diabetes Technology into Primary Care Practice Managing Guidance, Gadgets & GizmosGroton, CT, United States 2023CT Academy of Physician Assistants (ConnAPA), 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 2023Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
- Learn How to Be a PA Advocate: Q & A with CT State Representative Josh ElliottNew Haven, CT, United States 2023Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
- Why is State Advocacy Important?New Haven, CT, United States 2023Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Student Health Policy Fellowship Advocacy Series
- Integrating Diabetes Technology into Primary Care Practice Managing Guidance, Gadgets & GizmosNew Haven, CT, United States 2022Yale General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds (GIM Grand Rounds)
- PA Transitions from Bedside to Academia: A View of the LandscapeFairfield, CT, United States 2022CT Academy of Physician Assistants (ConnAPA) Student Leadership Forum
- Type 1 Diabetes "Out of the Shadows" - A Call for a Distinct Consensus StatementIndianapolis, IN, United States 2022American Academy of Physician Associates National Conference
- Prediabetes: A Menace of the Diabetes EpidemicIndianapolis, IN, United States 2022American Academy of Physician Associates National Conference
- Diabetes Technologies: Integrating Guidance, Gadgets and GizmosIndianapolis, IN, United States 2022American Academy of Physician Associates National Conference
- Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Integration into Hospital Learning Management SystemsNew Haven, CT, United States 2022Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Ethics Program Directors' Meeting
- Unexpected Hyperglycemia: Key Drivers of Progressive Dysfunction and Glycemic ControlNew Haven, CT, United States 2022Unexpected Hyperglycemia: Key Drivers of Progressive Dysfunction and Glycemic Control
- Diabetes Technologies: Integrating Guidance, Gadgets & GizmosAustin, TX, United States 2022AAPA We Are Family (Medicine) National Conference
- Diabetes 101: A Call to Action for Primary Care ProvidersAustin, TX, United States 2022AAPA We Are Family (Medicine) National Conference
- Diabetes Management: Tools to Collect & Assess Impact of Social Determinants of HealthNew Haven, CT, United States 2021Diabetes Management: Tools to Collect & Assess Impact of Social Determinants of Health
- The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney DiseaseWashington, DC, United States 2021AAPA We Are (Family) Medicine Conference
- Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical DilemmasNational CME presentation for primary care providers 2021Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
- The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney DiseaseRegional CME presentation for primary care providers 2021The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Clinical Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical DilemmasCategory 1 CME 2021Clinical Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
- PA Transitions: Bedside to Academia - A View of the Landscape & Potential PathwaysNashville, TN, United States 2020AAPA National Conference
- The Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) and New Concepts in Preventing Diabetic Kidney DiseaseVirginia Beach, VA, United States 2020Virginia Academy of PAs 38th Annual Summer Conference
- PA Transitions: Bedside to Academia - View of the Landscape & Potential PathwaysNashville, TN, United States 2020PA Transitions: Bedside to Academia - View of the Landscape & Potential Pathways
- Clinical Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical DilemmasNashville, TN, United States 2020Clinical Decision-Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
- Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Prediabetes: A Primary Call to ActionNational CME program for primary care providers 2020Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Prediabetes: A Primary Call to Action
- Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Patient-Centered Management of Diabetes and Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseNational CME program for primary care providers 2020Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Patient-Centered Management of Diabetes and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Managing Macrovascular Complications In Patients with DiabetesNational CME program for primary care providers 2020Current and Future State of Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes - Managing Macrovascular Complications In Patients with Diabetes
- Preparing for Licensure. Student Leadership TrackNorth Haven, CT, United States 2015Preparing for Licensure. Student Leadership Track
- Preparing for Licensure. PA Student Leadership TrackGroton, CT, United States 2014Preparing for Licensure. PA Student Leadership Track
- Preparing for Licensure. Student Leadership TrackGroton, CT, United States 2013Preparing for Licensure. Student Leadership Track
- Legislative Up-Date: An Act on Physician Assistants – How HB5515 Became LawNew Haven, CT, United States 2012Legislative Up-Date: An Act on Physician Assistants – How HB5515 Became Law
- Decision Making in the Face of Ethical DilemmasGroton, CT, United States 2011Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
- Diabetes mellitus: A Patient - Provider PerspectiveNorwalk, CT, United States 2010Diabetes mellitus: A Patient - Provider Perspective
- Decision Making in the Face of Ethical DilemmasNorwalk, CT, United States 2010Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
- FACEBOOK and Us: Can PA Students & Faculty Live Happily Ever After?Baltimore, MD, United States 2010FACEBOOK and Us: Can PA Students & Faculty Live Happily Ever After?
- On the Path Toward National Competencies in Spirituality & HealthPortland, OR, United States 2009On the Path Toward National Competencies in Spirituality & Health
- Decision Making in the Face of Ethical DilemmasNew Haven, CT, United States 2009Decision Making in the Face of Ethical Dilemmas
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Physician Associates Distinguished Fellow | American Academy of Physician Associates | 2021 |
| Peer-Appointed Faculty Member | Yale Collaborative Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) Year-long Longitudinal, Immersive Faculty Development Program | 2020, 2021 |
| “Inspiring Yale” Honoree | Yale University Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS) | 2020 |
| Annual Professional Service Award | CT Academy of Physician Assistants | 2017 |
| Class of 2018 White Coat Ceremony Keynote Speaker | Yale Physician Associate Program | 2016 |
| Annual President's Award | CT Academy of Physician Assistants | 2012 |
| Class of 2011 Jack Cole Society Award | Yale Physician Associate Program | 2011 |
| Annual Leadership Award | CT Academy of Physician Assistants | 2010, 2015 |
| Fellowship Award for Clinical Pastoral Education for Health Care Professionals | Dr. Margaret Colliton | 2006 |
| Clinical Service Excellence Award | Yale New Haven Hospital Chief of Staff | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Annual Clinical Service Excellence Award | Yale-New Haven Hospital | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Class of 2001 Jack Cole Society Clinical Rotation Site of the Year Award | Yale Physician Associate Program | 2001 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Physician Associates Commission on Continuing Professional Development and Education | Appointed 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 |
| PA Program Thesis Advisor | Advisor | 2022 - Present |
| Yale New Haven Health System Care Signature, Type 2 Diabetes Consensus Group | Contribute as a content expert on the Clinical Consensus Group for Type 2 Diabetes for YNHHS to form a Care Signature Pathway | 2022 - Present |
| Yale New Haven Health System Care Signature, Pre-diabetes/Glucose Monitoring Consensus Group | Contribute as a content expert on the Clinical Consensus Group for Pre-diabetes/Glucose Monitoring for YNHHS to form a Care Signature Pathway | 2022 - Present |
| American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants | Member | 2022 - Present |
| Yale School of Medicine Medical Education Strategic Plan Sub-Committee | Professor | 2021 - 2022 |
| New Haven Science Fair Program, New Haven, CT | Served as judge for 2 day event involving over 8000 students from 43 New Haven area schools to promote scientific interest and skills among youth | 2021 - 2022 |
| HAVEN Free Clinic, The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFCC), New Haven, CT | Presented 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 System | Multi-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, New Haven, CT | SARS2-COVID-19 pandemic task force. Served as triage clinician. | 2020 |
| Diversity Committee, Yale University School of Medicine | Member | 2020 - Present |
| American Academy of Physician Associates Commission on Continuing Professional Development and Education | The 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 Program | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Thesis Evaluation Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Admissions Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Bioethics Committee, Yale New Haven Health System | Member, Bioethics Committee, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT | 2019 - Present |
| Physician Assistant Education Association | The 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 Research | Association of medical and health professions faculty and their institutions advancing prevention and population health education, training, and research. | 2019 - Present |
| American Diabetes Association | The 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, CT | Yale Camerata, Yale University Institute of Sacred Music, New Haven, CT | 2018 - 2020 |
| Advance Directives Committee, Yale University Health Center | Member | 2017 - 2018 |
| MOLST Advisory Council, CT Department of Public Health | Appointed by DPH Commissioner to advise on & oversee statewide implementation of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment program | 2017 - Present |
| Code Blue Emergency Response Team, Yale University Health Center | Member | 2016 - 2018 |
| Chronic Opioid Therapy Committee, Yale University Health Center | Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| The Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, CT | Moderator | 2012 - 2015 |
| Patient Centered Medical Home Committee, Yale University Health Center | Member | 2010 - 2018 |
| Medical Staff/Skilled Nursing Facility Committee, Yale University Health Center | Member | 2010 - 2018 |
| Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Yale University Health Center | Member | 2010 - 2018 |
| Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants, Government Affairs Committee | Chair | 2009 - 2018 |
| Personnel Committee, The Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, CT | Chair | 2009 - 2012 |
| Physician Assistant Education Association, Webinar Sub-committee, Faculty Development Institute | Member | 2009 - 2010 |
| International Academy of Physician Associate Educators | Member | 2008 - 2011 |
| Emergency Preparedness Committee, Church of the Redeemer, New Haven, CT | Chair | 2008 - 2009 |
| Admissions Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2007 - 2010 |
| Thesis Evaluation Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2007 - 2010 |
| Self-Assessment Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2007 - 2010 |
| Physician Assistant Educators Association | Fellow | 2007 - 2010 |
| Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2005 - 2010 |
| Clinician Advisory for Sunrise Clinical Manager, Yale New Haven Health System | Member | 2005 - 2008 |
| Accreditation Self-Study Report, Physician Associate Program | Author | 2004 |
| Self-Assessment Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2003 - 2005 |
| Program Assessment Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Bioethics Committee, Yale New Haven Health System | Committee Member | 2002 - 2011 |
| Admissions Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 2001 - 2005 |
| Accreditation Review Committee, Physician Associate Program | Chair | 2001 - 2004 |
| Physician Assistant Foundation, Connecticut Academy of PAs | Member | 1999 - 2008 |
| Academic Progress Committee, Physician Associate Program | Member | 1999 - Present |
| American Academy of Physician Associates | Fellow | 1998 - Present |
| Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants | Professional 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 |