Membership dues will increase to $40.00 effective November 1, 2009 so
hurry and join now at the current rate of $30 while you still can!
Please know your Board of Directors is working hard on your behalf.
Thank you again for your support.
Board of Directors SPAR
SPAR at ACR
SPAR is planning on a floor exhibit in Philadelphia on the 19th and
20th of October, 2009. Please stop by and meet your fellow rheumatology PAs.
If you have not joined please fill out an application. Talk with your
fellow rheumatology PAs. Find out the latest salary data, employer
benefits, where we practice and what we do for procedures.
See you in Philadelphia!
The Association of Family Practice PAs and SPAR co-hosted
an exhibit table at the San Diego Convention Center during
the AAPA annual conference.
SPAR had two successful events:
SPAR CME/Reception held Sunday, May 24th, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
SPAR Business meeting held Tuesday, May 26th, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Many PAs from our specialty came by to look over our salary data,
read our Newsletter and just discuss our commonality in rheumatology.
We are planning to be at the ACR in Philadelphia this fall so mark
your calendar and stay tuned for more information!
Salary Data
The 2008 Census report for rheumatology PAs has been drafted.
Find out what rheumatology PAs are making for salary, if they
are taking call, and what kind of procedures they are doing.
Compare salaries to Internal Medicine PAs across the country.
Compare the mean with the Standard deviation and find out the
range of salaries from the national AAPA census.
What is the mean age and the sex of practicing PAs in rheumatology?
For the specifics, please go to the Professional Practice tab for
this informative report.
Past President Richard S. Pope, PA-C
(203) 755-5555 pop5rjhjc@aol.com
Graduated in 1980 SUNY at Stony Brook PA program. Joined Arthritis Center of
Waterbury, Connecticut in 1988. Developed Rheumatology section for Quinnipiac
University PA program in 1996. Founded SPAR in 2002.
Graduated in 1981 from the University of Oklahoma PA program. Oklahoma Academy of
PAs president - 1989-90, 1992-93, and 1998. AAPA Director-at-Large from 1991-2001,
Joined McBride clinic 1981-present. University of Oklahoma Adjunct Professor 1984-05.
Graduated in 1977 from Western Michigan PA program. MS healthcare administrator in
central Michigan in 1987. Clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Michigan
State University in 1995. Rheumatology practice in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1995.
Graduated in 2005 from Mercy College PA program, St. Marys Hospital, Waterbury,
Connecticut. Peds/NICU, OC 2005 - March, 2006. Joined Arthritis Center of Connecticut
May 2006.
Barbara attained her Physician Assistant degree from the University of North
Texas, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She completed her
Masters and Bachelors degrees in Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Membership Director Jon Lum, PA-C
(203) 755-5555 jlum090@aol.com
Linda Davis completed a Bachelor of Science in radiological sciences and
then worked in that arena for more than 25 years, acquiring a Master's and
Education Specialist in psychology and counseling along the way. She then went
on to complete a Master's in Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies
at Quinnipiac College in Hamden, Connecticutt. She worked in primary care in
underserved, rural health communities before working in her current position as
a PA in Rheumatology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in
Fort Worth, Texas. She is a member of the Tarrant County Physician Assistant
Association, the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, the American Academy
of Physician Assistants, the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals,
and the Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology.
Adam graduated from Springfield College in 2003 with a BS in Exercise
Physiology. Upon graduation, he worked as an Exercise physiologist and PT
Aide until going back to school at Purchase college in 2008 for Pre-med. He
is currently in the PA program at Quinnipiac University, class of 2011.
Michelle is currently in her clinical year of PA school at Quinnipiac
University. She has a particular interest in Rheumatology and spreading awareness
about the specialty to other students. Community service and outreach is also
an important aspect of her life. She spends time volunteering at underserved
clinics and schools in the community, as well as helping to lead an annual
medical relief trip to the Dominican Republic. Prior to PA school, Michelle was
a health teacher for grade school, a high school track coach and a personal
trainer. She spent much of her time promoting wellness. She gained hospital
experience as a medical technician in the Emergency Department at Lahey Clinic
as well. During her undergraduate studies at UMASS Lowell, she was captain of
the women’s track and cross country teams, leading them to NCAA nationals. In
her spare time, she enjoys running and has competed in the Boston Marathon
multiple times. It is her goal to be actively involved in SPAR and possibly
participate in future research as the field expands.
