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Matthew Mcquillan,Master of Science, Physician Assistant

Department : Physician Assistant Studies
Program/Division : Physician Assistant
Academic Title: Associate Professor
Administrative Title(s): Chair

Office Address:
675 Hoes Lane
6th Floor
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: (732) 235-4445

Email: matthew.mcquillan@shp.rutgers.edu

Education
Degree	Degree Source	Year Awarded
Bachelor of Science, Communication Arts; Minor - Business Administration	St John's University	1987
Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant	Rutgers University	1996
Master of Science, Physician Assistant	University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Health Professions	1999
Doctor of Medical Science	Southern Illinois University School of Medicine	2023
Medical Humanities (ABD)	Drew University	N/A

Publications
Title	Authors	Where and When
Do Physician Assistant Professional Doctorate Missions and Learning Outcomes Align With the Physician Assistant Professional Competencies?	McQuillan, Matthew A. DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA; Asprey, David PhD, PA-C; Brown, Darwin MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA; Quincy, Brenda PhD, MPH, PA-C; Snyder, Jennifer A. PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA; Sivahop, Jacqueline EdD, MS, PA-C	JPAE Nov 19, 2024
Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness	McQuillan M, Wright MJ, Zechner MR, Di Prospero E, Karyczak S, Cimmino M, Murphy AA	Journal of Physician Assistant Education. Nov. 21, 2023.
“Pulmonology” (Chapter Author); Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examination for Physician Assistants, Sixth Edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2017	Matthew McQuillan	2017
“Pulmonology” (Chapter Author) Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examination for Physician Assistants, Fifth Edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014	Matthew McQuillan	2014
“Pulmonology” (Chapter Author); Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examination for Physician Assistants, Fourth Edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010	Matthew McQuillan	2010
"Internal Medicine: Pulmonlogy" (Chapter Author); Appleton & Lange’s Review for the Physician Assistant (6th edition)	Matthew McQuillan	2010
“Pulmonology” (Chapter Author); Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examination for Physician Assistants, Third Edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007	Matthew McQuillan	2007
"Internal Medicine: Pulmonlogy" (Chapter Author); Appleton & Lange’s Review for the Physician Assistant (5th edition)	Matthew McQuillan	2007
“Internal Medicine: Pulmonology” (Chapter Author); Appleton & Lange Outline Review for the Physician Assistant (2nd edition)	Matthew McQuillan	2004
“Pulmonology” (Chapter Author); Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examination for Physician Assistants, Second Edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003	Matthew McQuillan	2003
"Internal Medicine: Pulmonlogy" (Chapter Author); Appleton & Lange’s Review for the Physician Assistant (4th edition)	Matthew McQuillan	2002
“Cirrhosis” (Chapter Author); Primary Care Review for Physician Assistants, Second Edition	Matthew McQuillan	2001
“Cirrhosis” (Chapter Author); Physician Assistants PreTest: Self-Assessment and Review	Matthew McQuillan	2001
“The Move to a Master’s: One Program’s Decision Process”, ADVANCE for Physician Assistants, January, 2000	Matthew McQuillan	2000

Awards
Award	Year
Excellence In Scholarship - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine	2023
Master Faculty - PA Education Association	2022
Invited Biography - PA History Society	2021
Distinguished Fellow - American Academy of PAs	2009
Certificate of Recognition - New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants	2005
Outstanding PA of the Year - NJ State Society of PAs	2003
Excellence in Teaching Award - UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions	2002
Certificate of Appreciation - New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, 2nd Annual Board Review Conference	1999
Department of Defense, Civilian Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Medal - Continental Airlines	1991
Outstanding Student Achievement Award - St Johns University	1987

Research Grants
Title	Sponsor	Effective Dates	Role
Development of a Laboratory/Conference Using the Human Simulator; A V-Tel System and Team Learning Approach	UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	2/2005	Co Investigator
Improving Physician Assistant Confidence and Skill in Working with People with Serious Mental Illness	Rutgers School of Health Professions Dean's Intramural Teaching Innovation Grant	2020-2021	Co- Principal Investigator

BioSketch
Title	Details
Matthew McQuillan August 16, 2019	Matthew McQuillan, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA is a nationally certified PA who currently serves as Chair of the Department of PA Studies and Practice. He joined the faculty in 1998 and is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Health Professions. Matt has served on numerous committees and councils for the PA profession at the state and national level. He most recently served as Chair of the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) for which he has served several terms as a Commissioner and Site Visitor. For the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Matt has served on various faculty development committees, which is a particular area of interest. He is a Past President of the NJ State Society of Physician Assistants and has worked to advance the PA profession through various legislative initiatives. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs and a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the School of Health Professions. His clinical work as a PA includes a number of positions including cardiothoracic surgery, family/urgent care medicine, and occupational medicine. His current clinical work involves supervising Rutgers PA students at the student/faculty run HOPE clinic in Plainfield, NJ. Matt earned his BS in Communication Arts with a minor in Business Administration from St John’s University in New York and both his BS and MS from Rutgers. He completed his doctorate in medical science (DMSc) from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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