Physician Assistant Studies Faculty & Staff

"The faculty truly goes out of their way to ensure a well-rounded, informative, and intellectually stimulating learning experience. I am amazed at how much they put into this program, and it definitely shows in the quality of the program"

(Laura Bellovin, Class of 2003 - PA Alum)


Randy Randolph PA-C, MPAS

Program Director
Associate Professor

Distinguised Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2008
MPAS, University of Nebraska, 2002
BS and PA Certificate, Baylor College of Medicine, 1977
BS, Zoology, San Diego State University, 1969
NCCPA Certified with specialty certification in Surgery

Areas of interest include workforce issues, rural health and evidence based medicine.

Charles J. Bentz, MD, FACP

Medical Director
Associate Professor

Fellowship, General Internal Medicine, OHSU 1993

Internship, Residency Internal Medicine, OHSU 1991

MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1988

BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Areas of interest include medical education, health services research, evidence-based medicine, tobacco cessation and quality improvement.

Debby Friscia

Office Associate
Didactic year support

James Ferguson, PA-C

Academic Faculty
PA Certificate, Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program, 1990

BS, Liberal Arts, Excelsior College, 2002

Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2008

Indian Health Service, Injury Prevention Specialist, Epidemiology Fellowship, 2004-2005

NCCPA Certified with specialty certifications in Primary Care and Surgery

Areas of interest include rural primary care, emergency medicine, international health and public health.

Anya Hill, RN, PA-C, MS

Clinical Coordinator

Assistant Professor

MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Pacific University, 2005

BA, Scientific Investigation, The Evergreen State College, 1999

BA, English Literature, University of Oregon, 1996

AAS/RN, St. Louis Community College, 1977

NCCPA Certified

RN Licensure:  Oregon

Interests include hospital medicine, primary care, global health education.

Carol LePage

Manager of Administrative Services
Office Manager, Support to Director

Judy Ortiz PA-C, MHS, MS

Academic Coordinator/Associate Director
Associate Professor
MHS in Physician Assistant Studies and PA Certificate, Duke University, 1993
MS in Health and Sport Science, Wake Forest University, 1991
BS in Exercise Science, Ball State University, 1989
NCCPA Certified
Clinical interests include neurology, endocrinology, and rural primary care.

Mark Pedemonte, MD

Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
Anesthesiology Residency, Boston University, 1986
MD, Creighton University, 1978
Internship, Highland General Hospital, 1976
BS, Biology, Creighton University, 1974
Board certified anesthesiologist with an interest in physiology and pathophysiology.

 

Robert P. Rosenow, Pharm.D., O.D.

Academic Faculty

Professor

Pharm.D., University of the Pacific, 1976

O.D., Pacific University, 1988

B.S., Biology, University of the Pacific, 1974

Interests include ocular pharmacotherapeutics, vision rehabilitation and pediatric vision.

Sheryl Sanders, PhD

Anatomy Instructor
Associate Professor
Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Oregon Primate Research Center, 1989-1996
Ph.D., Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Kentucky,1989
B.A., Biology, Asbury College, 1985
Areas of research interest include reproductive biology and more specifically regulation of the ovary and the corpus luteum.

Annjanette Sommers PA-C, MS

Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor
MS, Physician Assistant Studies & PA Certificate, Pacific University, 2004
BS, Physical Education, Emphasis Pre-Physical Therapy, Brigham Young University, 1999
NCCPA Certified
Interests: Pediatric medicine with emphasis in asthma management and educaiton.

Mary Von, PA-C, MS, CLC

Academic Coordinator
Assistant Professor
MS in Advanced PA Studies, Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2002
PA Certificate, University of Washington Medex PA Program, 1995
NCCPA Certified
Specialty Certification in Migraine and Headache Management, Lifestyle Counseling

Diane Van Dyke

Assistant Manager of Administrative Services
Clinical year support