Abstract Presenters

Joseph Kiprop Choge

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Medicine, immediate former Head of the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Kabianga, Kenya

Topic: Clinical Officers Council Pioneer Experience in conducting Pre-Internship Licensure eExaminations

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Medicine, immediate former Head of the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Kabianga, Kenya. He is also an external examiner in Moi, Jomo Kenyatta and Masinde Muliro Universities, respectively. He has served in various leadership positions including, National Assistant Secretary – General of the KCOA, the acting National Chair and Board member of Clinical Officers Council. He is also currently on Sabbatical Leave in Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK), Kenya. He has participated in various research activities, published articles in some journals and written academic books and book chapters.

David Fahringer

Retired Professor, PA Program, Department of Physician Associate Studies, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Topic:Evolution of the USA PA Profession: Historical Overview, Current State, and Future Projections for the PA Global Heathcare Provider

Professor David Fahringer retired on June 30, 2023 after 35 years as Associate Professor in the Physician Assistant Program, Department of Health Services, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky (USA). Prof. Fahringer holds two undergraduate degrees and a master in Public Health. He also holds two professional degrees in radiology and as a Physician Assistant. Since 1994, he has been teaching in the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Kentucky until his retirement.

Bangalie Kamara

Topic: Task-Shifting/Sharing in Liberia-a multidisciplinary team approaches to address the high maternal and neonatal death and acute shortage of specialist physician in post war/post Ebola Liberia

Alias Mahmud

Senior Lecturer Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Topic: The Evolution of Medical Assistants Education in Malaysia

Dr. Alias Mahmud, a Senior Lecturer in Emergency Medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, boasts a diverse career. Starting as a dedicated Medical Assistant in various Malaysian hospitals, he pursued advanced degrees, earning a Ph.D. in paramedical curriculum evaluation from UPM. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Mahmud has been instrumental in shaping healthcare curricula, serving as a curriculum consultant for multiple institutions. Recognized for his expertise, he’s appointed as a Member of the Accreditation Assessor Panel by the Malaysian Medical Assistants Board and the Malaysian Qualifications Board, focusing on Medical Assistants, Paramedics, Health Sciences, and Applied Sciences.

Kishasha Meshack

Need for Globalization of Clinician and Physician Assistant Curriculum

Kishasha Meshack is a Principal Lecturer at Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi, with a final year PhD thesis in Tropical and Infectious Diseases from the University of Nairobi. Holding an MPH in Epidemiology & Disease Control, MSc in HSM, and a BSc in PH, he also boasts two specialized diplomas in Clinical Medicine. Kishasha’s passions lie in teaching, research, and publications, focusing on epidemiology, reproductive health, and Health Systems management. He is the sole author of acclaimed textbooks, “Human Pathology” (2016) and “Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases” (2023), further establishing his reputation as a scholarly authority in the medical field.

Nurhan Norris

Program Director and Lecturer, Open University Malaysia and Committee member of the Academic Bureau of the Malaysia Association of Medical Assistants

Topic: Open and Distance Learning in Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences: A Malaysian Experience

Norris holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medicine with Honours from the National University of Malaysia, a Diploma of Medical Assistant, and an Advanced Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care from the Ministry of Health Training Institute. A Certified Assistant Medical Officer with the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, where he served for 12 years. Currently a dedicated Program Director & lecturer at Open University Malaysia, a certified National Advance Care Responder in Pre-Hospital Care Services (provider and trainer), and a Clinical Officer for the Malaysia Civil Defence Forces. He has completed his Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management at the University of Technology of Malaysia. Currently pursuing his doctorate at the National Defence University of Malaysia. He is also a certified Train the Trainer from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. He has a special interest in emergency medicine, and disaster response, particularly in civil-military cooperation via e-learning

Ameena Shirin

Intern physician associate from Yenepoya School of Allied Health Science, Mangalore. Native of Trissur, kerala, had done schooling from Trissur , kerala.

Topic: Contribution of Physician Assistant/Associates in Primary Care- A Literature based Study

Physician assistants (PA) are playing a major role in healthcare workforce in many countries and the utilization of PAs are growing in a faster pace. Unlike western countries, practice of PAs at primary care in rural areas in India is very less or almost nil. This review focuses on the contribution and role of physician assistants in rural areas in India. Aims: The aim of the present study was to assess the role and employment of Physician Assistants in primary care in rural areas, India. Methods: An extensive literature search was performed using PUBMED databases using keywords such as Physician assistant, rural areas, primary care. The research articles published during the period from 2021-2023 was included in the study. Results: The literature search resulted in total of 114 articles wherein; 28 articles had a primary focus on employment of PAs in rural areas in western.