Mary Showstark
BA, MPAS, FAWM
Assistant Professor Adjunct; Affiliate Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Affiliate Faculty, Yale Institute of Global Health
Research & Publications
Biography
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Research Summary
My research interests include expanding the healthcare workforce and uniting physician assistants (PA) and comparable professions aka non-physician clinicians (clinical officers/assistant medical officers etc). I am on the board of Physician Assistants for Global Health (PAGH), liaison to International PA Organization (IPAO), communications director of the International Academy of PA Educators (IAPAE), global ambassador to the American Academy of PAs, and creator of IFPACS International Federation of Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/ Clinical Officer/Clinical Associate/Comparable Student Association(www.ifpacs.org), a student federation supporting PA and comparable students.
I have linked together the advocacy organizations through IPAO, hosting meetings and connecting the advocacy groups to each other. Through IAPAE, I lead educator meetings and have collected curricula from over 30 schools to map on a program called LOOOP. I am mentoring the students to create an international organization like the medical students' organization- IFMSA, and helping the students create national organizations in their country with the help of the educators and advocacy groups. I am consulting with the World Health Organization on the framework to encompass our profession entitled: Global Competency Framework for Universal Healthcare and collaborating with Interprofessional.Global to rewrite the 2010 Interprofessional Framework for an update to be submitted to the WHO.
I am also the creator of VIPE (Virtual Interprofessional Education) and AFRI-VIPE, a virtual interprofessional collaborative that spans across 30 countries and 60 universities.
Current Research/Past Grants
2020 ORAU Travel Grant to Knoxville to discuss Phase 2 for disaster communications
2020 Scope of Practice in Global PAs
2020 Alternative Treatments for Depression: Student Mentor
2019 Josiah Macy Foundation Grant Recipient for IPE $25K
2020 PI: CBD usage and athletes: Student Mentor
2019 PI: Reiss Motivational Profile: Assessing the Motivational Profile of PA Students
2019 PI: USC Analysis of Affordable Care Act and Trauma Disparities: Student Mentor
2019 PI: Fear in Surfing Utilizing fMRI in collaboration with Red Bull
2019-ongoing PI: Using Virtual Reality to Teach Physician Assistant Students about Congenital Heart Defects
2018 PI: Plastic vs. Metal Speculum in Teaching Physician Assistant Students
2018-ongoing PI: Virtual Interprofessional Education: Can it be Done?
2018 PI: Using Virtual Reality to Teach Physician Assistant Students about Congenital Heart Defects
2018 PI: Using Augmented Reality to Teach Physician Assistant Students about Hand-washing
2016 PI: Exploring the Sexual Attitudes of Physician Assistant Students
2015 PI: The Effects of Pranayama and Physician Assistant Students
Coauthors
Research Interests
Africa; Botswana; Burundi; Competency-Based Education; Ethiopia; Europe; Ghana; Health Workforce; Indonesia; International Educational Exchange; Interprofessional Relations; Kenya; Laos; Liberia; Malawi; Malaysia; Mozambique; Organizations; Philippines; Public Health; Rwanda; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Africa; Tanzania; Tropical Medicine; Uganda; Global Health; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Problem-Based Learning; Needs Assessment; Australasia; Disaster Medicine; Wilderness Medicine; Capacity Building; Travel Medicine; Interdisciplinary Studies; Health Care; South Sudan; Interdisciplinary Placement; Virtual Reality
Public Health Interests
Global Health
Selected Publications
- International Humanitarian Aid and Physician Assistants in Global HealthShowstark M, Bruza-Augatis M. International Humanitarian Aid and Physician Assistants in Global Health. Physician Assistant Clinics 2024, 9: 229-242. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2023.08.006.
- Non-native English-speaking applicants and the likelihood of physician assistant program matriculationNajmabadi S, Valentin V, Rolls J, Showstark M, Elrod L, Barry C, Broughton A, Bessette M, Honda T. Non-native English-speaking applicants and the likelihood of physician assistant program matriculation. Medical Education Online 2024, 29: 2312713. PMID: 38324669, PMCID: PMC10851801, DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2024.2312713.
- Curricula Mapping of Physician Associate/Physician Assistant-Comparable Professions Worldwide Using the Learning Opportunities, Objectives, and Outcomes PlatformSmalley S, Bruza-Augatis M, Colletti T, Heistermann P, Mahmud A, Song D, Juarez L, Tshotetsi L, Fahringer D, Smith J, Ahlers O, Showstark M. Curricula Mapping of Physician Associate/Physician Assistant-Comparable Professions Worldwide Using the Learning Opportunities, Objectives, and Outcomes Platform. The Journal Of Physician Assistant Education 2024, 35: 108-115. PMID: 38251929, DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000571.
- Military Veteran Matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs.Broughton A, Landry A, Showstark M, Barry C, Najmabadi S, Rolls J, Honda T. Military Veteran Matriculation in US Physician Associate/Assistant Programs. The Journal Of Physician Assistant Education 2024 PMID: 38227642, DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000568.
- Gender minority PA applicants and matriculation likelihoodRolls J, Naimabadi S, Barry C, Showstark M, Hamilton C, Quella A, Honda T. Gender minority PA applicants and matriculation likelihood. JAAPA 2023, 36: 1-1. PMID: 37989188, DOI: 10.1097/01.jaa.0000995008.84015.3c.
- Climate change curricula in physician associate and physician associate-comparable professional clinical programsShowstark M, Tempel A, Honda T. Climate change curricula in physician associate and physician associate-comparable professional clinical programs. The Journal Of Climate Change And Health 2023, 14: 100268. DOI: 10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100268.
- 382 Moral Distress in Resuscitation Policy Implementation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods StudyJubanyik K, Vergara-Greeno R, Welch R, Kim N, Showstark M, Kashyap N, Herbst J, Tolchin B. 382 Moral Distress in Resuscitation Policy Implementation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2023, 82: s167-s168. DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2023.08.410.
- Understanding the scope of practice of physician associate/physician associate comparable professions using the World Health Organization global competency and outcomes framework for universal health coverageShowstark M, Smith J, Honda T. Understanding the scope of practice of physician associate/physician associate comparable professions using the World Health Organization global competency and outcomes framework for universal health coverage. Human Resources For Health 2023, 21: 50. PMID: 37353808, PMCID: PMC10290387, DOI: 10.1186/s12960-023-00828-2.
- Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE)–The VIPE Program: VIPE Security, a Multi-sectoral Approach to Dealing with Complex Wicked ProblemsShowstark M, Wiss A, Cavezza R, Joosten-Hagye D, Richards J, Brooks P, Wulfplimpton J, Acheson I, Kelshall C, Gray L, Zschaebitz E, Embry E, Resnik C, An I, Sutherland M, Arcos R, Kenley D, Bennett D, Dobson M, Bergler S. Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE)–The VIPE Program: VIPE Security, a Multi-sectoral Approach to Dealing with Complex Wicked Problems. Prehospital And Disaster Medicine 2023, 38: s24-s24. DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x23001036.
- PA applicant U.S. citizenship status and likelihood of program matriculationShowstark M, Bessette M, Barry C, Najmabadi S, Rolls J, Hamilton C, Valentin V, Quella A, Honda T. PA applicant U.S. citizenship status and likelihood of program matriculation. BMC Medical Education 2022, 22: 887. PMID: 36539716, PMCID: PMC9768947, DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03947-x.
- Promising Practices in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Curriculum InclusionRolls J, Showstark M, Jones Q, Bruessow D, Kluznik J. Promising Practices in Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Curriculum Inclusion. The Journal Of Physician Assistant Education 2022, 33: 346-351. PMID: 36409247, DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000475.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed CareFelter J, Baker A, Lieberman L, Fein J, Reidy M, Showstark M. Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care. The Journal Of Physician Assistant Education 2022, 33: 264-269. PMID: 35917473, DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000449.
- Comparison of Hemodynamic Brain Responses Between Big Wave Surfers and Non-big Wave Surfers During Affective Image PresentationShowstark M, Bahadursingh R, Zhang S, Fry A, Kozminski B, Lundstam P, Putrino D. Comparison of Hemodynamic Brain Responses Between Big Wave Surfers and Non-big Wave Surfers During Affective Image Presentation. Frontiers In Psychology 2022, 13: 800275. PMID: 35783705, PMCID: PMC9245544, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.800275.
- Results and lessons learned from a virtual multi-institutional problem-based interprofessional learning approach: The VIPE programShowstark M, Joosten-Hagye D, Wiss A, Resnik C, Embry E, Zschaebitz E, Symoniak MR, Maxwell B, Simmons A, Fieten J. Results and lessons learned from a virtual multi-institutional problem-based interprofessional learning approach: The VIPE program. Journal Of Interprofessional Care 2022, 37: 164-167. PMID: 35403556, DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2022.2040453.
- AFRI-VIPE: Simulated patients (SPs) role in virtual interprofessional education (VIPE)Showstark M, Sappio E, Schweickerdt L, Nyoni C. AFRI-VIPE: Simulated patients (SPs) role in virtual interprofessional education (VIPE). Journal Of Interprofessional Education & Practice 2022, 26: 100492. DOI: 10.1016/j.xjep.2021.100492.
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Virtual Interprofessional Education: A Multi-institutional Collaboration. In Joosten- Hagye, D., & Khalili, H. (eds.) Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice- Micro, Meso, and Macro Approaches Across the LifespanShowstark, M., Joosten-Hagye, D., & Wiss, A. (2022). Synchronous and Asynchronous Virtual Interprofessional Education: A Multi-institutional Collaboration. In Joosten- Hagye, D., & Khalili, H. (eds.) Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice- Micro, Meso, and Macro Approaches Across the Lifespan. CA: Cognella, Inc.
- AFRI-VIPE: Simulated patients (SPs) role in virtual interprofessional education (VIPE)Mary Showstark, Erin M. Sappio, Louise Schweickerdt, Champion N. Nyoni, AFRI-VIPE: Simulated patients (SPs) role in virtual interprofessional education (VIPE), Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, Volume 26, 2022, 100492, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2021.100492.
- Results and lessons learned from a virtual multi-institutional problem-based interprofessional learning approach: The VIPE programMary Showstark, Dawn Joosten-Hagye, Andrew Wiss, Cheryl Resnik, Erin Embry, Elke Zschaebitz, Melanie R. Symoniak, Barbara Maxwell, Anita Simmons & Jennifer Fieten (2022) Results and lessons learned from a virtual multi-institutional problem-based interprofessional learning approach: The VIPE program,Journal of Interprofessional Care, DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2022.2040453
- Global Competency and Outcomes Framework for Universal Health Coverage. World Health Organization. 2022.Global Competency and Outcomes Framework for Universal Health Coverage. World Health Organization. 2022.
- Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE): a Multi-institutional InnovationShowstark M, Joosten-Hagye D, Wiss AC. Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE): a Multi-institutional Innovation. Medical Science Educator 2021, 32: 7-8. PMID: 34840859, PMCID: PMC8610767, DOI: 10.1007/s40670-021-01462-0.
- Racial disparities in the SOFA score among patients hospitalized with COVID-19Tolchin B, Oladele C, Galusha D, Kashyap N, Showstark M, Bonito J, Salazar MC, Herbst JL, Martino S, Kim N, Nash KA, Tiako M, Roy S, Greeno R, Jubanyik K. Racial disparities in the SOFA score among patients hospitalized with COVID-19. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0257608. PMID: 34535009, PMCID: PMC8448580, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257608.
- The potential impact of triage protocols on racial disparities in clinical outcomes among COVID-positive patients in a large academic healthcare systemRoy S, Showstark M, Tolchin B, Kashyap N, Bonito J, Salazar MC, Herbst JL, Nash KA, Tiako M, Jubanyik K, Kim N, Galusha D, Wang KH, Oladele C. The potential impact of triage protocols on racial disparities in clinical outcomes among COVID-positive patients in a large academic healthcare system. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0256763. PMID: 34529684, PMCID: PMC8445412, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256763.
- Disaster SurgeryShowstark M. Disaster Surgery. Physician Assistant Clinics 2021, 6: 281-294. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2020.11.007.
- IFPACS: Creating a Global Federation of Physician Assistant and Comparable Students.Showstark M, Hix LR, Kereto L, John S, Uakkas S, Berkowitz O. IFPACS: Creating a Global Federation of Physician Assistant and Comparable Students. The Journal Of Physician Assistant Education 2021, 32: 65-69. PMID: 33605693, DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000346.
- Disaster SurgeryShowstark, M. Disaster Surgery. Physician Assist Clin VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2, P281-294, APRIL 01, 2021. DOI: :https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpha.2020.11.007
- Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE): a Multi-institutional InnovationShowstark M, Joosten-Hagye D, Wiss AC. Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE): a Multi-institutional Innovation. Med Sci Educ. 2021;32(1):7-8. Published 2021 Nov 24. doi:10.1007/s40670-021-01462-0
- IFPACS: Creating a Global Federation of Physician Assistant and Comparable StudentsShowstark, Mary MPAS, PA-C; Hix, Lea R. BA; Kereto, Leshan CO-S; John, Sherin MPH; Uakkas, Saad MD; Berkowitz, Oren PhD, PA-C IFPACS: Creating a Global Federation of Physician Assistant and Comparable Students, The Journal of Physician Assistant Education: March 2021 - Volume 32 - Issue 1 - p 65-69 doi: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000346
- Using virtual reality to teach congenital heart defects to first-year PA students.Showstark M, Comshaw J. Using virtual reality to teach congenital heart defects to first-year PA students. JAAPA 2020, 33: 1-2. PMID: 33496503, DOI: 10.1097/01.jaa.0000723180.64703.86.
- Surfing in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Should Surfers Continue to Surf?Showstark, M., Meiling JB, , Raum G, Kozminski B. Surfing in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Should Surfers Continue to Surf? Journal of the Surfers Medical Association. (2020).
- Protective headgear to prevent traumatic brain injury in surfers: a systematic reviewKozminski B, So C, Meiling JB, Raum G, Showstark M. Protective headgear to prevent traumatic brain injury in surfers: a systematic review. J Int Soc Phys Rehabil Med. 2020, May; 3(1S):S124.
- Teaching Physician Assistant Students Congenital Heart Defects via Virtual Reality.Showstark, M. Teaching Physician Assistant Students Congenital Heart Defects via Virtual Reality. JAAPA 2020.
- Bombs and BlastsShowstark M. Bombs and Blasts. Physician Assistant Clinics 2019, 4: 751-760. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2019.06.011.
- Mass Shootings and Health Care An Epidemic?Showstark M. Mass Shootings and Health Care An Epidemic? Physician Assistant Clinics 2019, 4: 761-779. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2019.06.006.
- Crisis Standards of CareShowstark M, Lovejoy B. Crisis Standards of Care. Physician Assistant Clinics 2019, 4: 663-673. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2019.06.010.
- Disaster MedicineShowstark M. Disaster Medicine. Physician Assistant Clinics 2019, 4: i. DOI: 10.1016/s2405-7991(19)30063-5.
- Disaster MedicineShowstark M. Disaster Medicine. Physician Assistant Clinics 2019, 4: xiii. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2019.07.002.
- Serving the Underserved InternationallyShowstark M. Serving the Underserved Internationally. Physician Assistant Clinics 2019, 4: xxi-xxxix. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpha.2018.08.015.
- Training to Proficiency in the WHO Hand Hygiene TechniqueLacey G, Showstark M, Van Rhee J. Training to Proficiency in the WHO Hand Hygiene Technique. Journal Of Medical Education And Curricular Development 2019, 6: 2382120519867681. PMID: 31428680, PMCID: PMC6683317, DOI: 10.1177/2382120519867681.
- Crisis Standards of CareDISASTER MEDICINE, AN ISSUE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS. Crisis Standards of Care. Publisher: ELSEVIER - HEALTH SCIENCE. 2019
- Mass ShootingsDISASTER MEDICINE, AN ISSUE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS. Mass Shootings. Publisher: ELSEVIER - HEALTH SCIENCE. 2019
- Bombs and BlastsDISASTER MEDICINE, AN ISSUE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS. Bombs and Blasts. Publisher: ELSEVIER - HEALTH SCIENCE. 2019
- Disaster Medicine, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, 1st EditionDISASTER MEDICINE, AN ISSUE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CLINICS. Publisher: ELSEVIER - HEALTH SCIENCE 2019
- A Short History of Surfing Medicine and the Surfer’s Medical AssociationNathanson, A; Jones, W; Showstark, M. A Short History of Surfing Medicine and the Surfer’s Medical Association. www.aspetar.com/journal
- Elsevier Book Chapter Review Men’s Health in Primary Care.Elsevier Book Chapter Review Men’s Health in Primary Care. 2019
- Surfer's Medical NewsletterMonthly Newsletters for Non-Profit
- Serving the Underserved InternationallyShowstark M. Serving the Underserved Internationally. Physician Assist Clin. 2019;4(1):xxi-xxxix. doi:10.1016/j.cpha.2018.08.015
- Elsevier Book Review pre-revision review of Ballweg et alElsevier Book Review pre-revision review of Ballweg et al: Physician Assistant, 6e. 2018
- PhytophotodermatitisPierre-Louis, R., Showstark, M. Phytophotodermatitis. Journal of Dermatology PA. Spring 2016.
- Erythema Ab Igne “Toasted Skin Syndrome.”Pierre-Louis, R., Showstark, M. Erythema Ab Igne “Toasted Skin Syndrome.” Journal of Dermatology PA. Summer 2016.
- Understanding Rosacea: Current Theories on Pathophysiology and the Role of Emerging New Therapies for the Management of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea.Barry-King, S., Rajan, P., M., Weinberg, J., Showstark, M., et. al. (2014). Understanding Rosacea: Current Theories on Pathophysiology and the Role of Emerging New Therapies for the Management of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea. Journal of Dermatology PA. Spring 2014, pp 18-22.
- Stress Induced Stress Induced Psychocutaneous Manifestations.Nevid, M., Weinberg, J., Showstark, M., et. al. (2013). Stress Induced Stress Induced Psychocutaneous Manifestations. Journal of Dermatology PA. Spring 2013, pp 18-22.
- Trauma Handbook: Shands University of FloridaTrauma Handbook: Shands University of Florida, Showstark, M. 2006.
- Oxidant injury occurs rapidly after cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and reperfusion.Idris AH, Roberts LJ, Caruso L, Showstark M, Layon AJ, Becker LB, Vanden Hoek T, Gabrielli A. Oxidant injury occurs rapidly after cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and reperfusion. Critical Care Medicine 2005, 33: 2043-8. PMID: 16148478, DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000174104.50799.bd.
- The Role of Serum, Endocardial, and Brain Tissue Isoprostanes as Indicators of Oxidant Injury After Cardiac Arrest and CPR9. Idris AH, Gabrielli A, Caruso L, Rush, B, Showstark M. Departments of Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL. “The Role of Serum, Endocardial, and Brain Tissue Isoprostanes as Indicators of Oxidant Injury After Cardiac Arrest and CPR.” http://erc.uchicago.edu/abstracts/a15.html. 2000.
- Oxidant injury occurs rapidly after cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and reperfusion.8. Idris AH, Gabrielli A, Caruso L, Showstark M, Layon AJ, Becker LB, Vanden Hoek T, Hevia A, Roberts II J. “Oxidant injury occurs rapidly after cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and reperfusion.” Circulation 2000;102 (Suppl II):II-571.
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Guide to the ER: Baptist HospitalPediatric Emergency Medicine: A Guide to the ER: Baptist Hospital, Miami, Showstark, M.1999.