Rita Rienzo

MMSc, PA-C, BS

Assistant Professor in the Physician Associate Program, Department of Medicine

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Physician Associate (PA) Program

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

MMSc
Emory University (1994)
BS
Fordham University (1980)
Residency
Norwalk Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine

Honors & Recognition

Award	Awarding Organization	Date
Jack Cole Society Award		2016
Medical Education Fellowship AY 2011-2012	Yale School of Medicine	2011
Jack Cole Society Award		2010
Jack Cole Society Award for contributions in support of the Physician Associate profession	Jack Cole Student Society	2009
Grant: Factors Influencing Graduate Physician Assistants in Their Decision to Pursue Postgraduate Residencies	PAEA Research Institute	2007
Astra Zeneca Surgical Writing Competition, First Prize	Astra Zeneca	1998
Frank J. Scallon Medical Science Foundation Medical Writing Award	Frank J. Scallon Medical Science Foundation	1998

Professional Service

Organization	Role	Date
Education Space Task Force	Steering committee for renovation of Harkness Physical Exam Suite and Cushing Library classroom space.	2016 - Present
Clerkship Review Committee	Committee to provide ongoing review of YSM Clerkships.	2013 - Present
Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee (EPCC)	Member
Yale PA Program Admissions Committee	Member
Self Assessment Committee	Member
Progress Committee	Member
SCM User Testing Group, Yale New Haven Hospital	Member
	HAVEN Free Clinic Steering Committee
	Call Back Series
	Introduction to Surgery
	Physical exam skills for PA students
	Transition Weeks
	Surgical Skills/Small Animal Lab

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