Office: President-Elect
Name: Darrel Clabaugh, MHS, PA-C
Professional Data:
Education and employment:
1971 - B.S., University of South Alabama
1972 - Providence Hospital School of Medical Technology, Mobile, AL, M.T.(ASCP) credential
1977 - B.H.S., Duke University PA Program, PA-C credential
1983 - Alton Ochsner Foundation Extracorporeal Technology Program, CCP credential
1997 - M.H.S., Duke University School of Medicine
I worked in a blood bank and functioned as the personnel/publications manager for a clinical reference laboratory prior to attending PA school. After completing PA training, I worked in primary care/general surgery practices in Minnesota and
subsequently the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where we served a multi-national patient population and the indigenous Bedouins. Since 1983 my employment as a PA and perfusionist has been in cardiovascular surgery in North Carolina and Georgia. Macon Cardiovascular Institute is my current PA home.
Professional involvement:
2001-02 - President of former AmSECT Region 4.
Current member of AAPA, GAPA, APACVS.
GAPA: Chair, RCL Network, Region 8 RCL.
Platform Data:
It has been a privilege to be a part of a growing profession over the past 31 years. GAPA continues to be an organization that is well regarded by PA leaders nationally as it is aware of the need for growth, self-examination and change which benefits its members. There exists a depth of experience and "how-to" knowledge among its members that will propel it forward if effectively utilized.
Public awareness campaigns, continued membership growth, specialty recognition without hampering the underlying generalist mobility and the inevitable health care system change that will come from upcoming national political initiatives are issues our organization and its members will respond to.
If we can but find the "common ground" that binds us together as a group and profession and assume a stance of inclusion, the future is ours.
It would be a privilege to succeed Tina Hood.
Office: President-Elect
Name: Gerald A, Erickson Jr. "Jerry", PA-C, MMSc
Professional Data:
I am a 2003 Graduate of Emory University Physician Assistant Program. Prior to college, I served as a medic in the U.S. Army, and served in South Korea during Operation Desert Storm. I graduated with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular biology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1997, and worked for a time performing research with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health before attending PA school.
I was a National Health Service Corps Scholar, and currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants. I am a delegate from Georgia to the American Academy of Physician Assistants and serve on committees on the national level, and have been involved with the PA Foundation since being a PA student. I am actively involved with my local church, and serve as a guest services coordinator.
Platform Data:
There are three major issues currently facing the PA profession in Georgia. First is membership to GAPA, of which GAPAs current campaign is strong, and I would assist by taking this on as a grass roots campaign. Second is continual representation to the state legislature for upcoming bills that might have effect on regulation of PA practice, of which the JAC, LGA, and the professional liaison are helpful on, and I would assist by networking with current legislators and State Medical Board members to that advantage. Third is continual strong representation to the national level. This gives Georgia PAs a voice in the way things are done in other states. GAPAs current approach of having good representation nationally, a strong core membership, and the solid foundation that our management group has helped us build, has led us to already be that, and I will personally strive to continue that excellence.
Office: President-Elect
Name: Lori Gaylor, MPAS, PA-C
Professional Data:
I graduated from the Medical College of Georgia's PA program in 1984, and I was a student GAPA representative. I have been clinical coordinator at the South University Physician Assistant Program since 1999. I received my Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2001, and I have a business administration degree.
I have worked clinically as a PA for 24 years; I love what I do!
I have been the GAPA conference planning committee co-chair since 2000, I have served as a board member, and I was honored to receive the GAPA distinguished service award in 2004. I enjoy speaking at our conferences and leading workshops. I am currently the secretary for GAPA.
I am a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants, Urgent Care Association of America, Physician Assistant Education Association, and the PA Honor Society.
Platform Data:
Last year in my platform statement for secretary, I said the same things that I feel strongly about to this day.
My hope is that the PA profession in Georgia will continue its successful and steady growth. With a fourth PA program in our state beginning, our profession will be well represented and strong with the fresh ideas and enthusiasm of these students and future PAs.
The current GAPA leadership is well aware of the need for continued growth, with reliance on the strength of those who led before us. Our greatest challenge will be to continue this steady course, and to keep the momentum going.
My work with students and my history with GAPA will give me the ability to continue to contribute to an organization that represents us all. GAPA is our group, and it is what we make of it. Let's continue to make it great.
Office: Treasurer
Name: Coe McGrath, PA-C
Professional Data:
University of Georgia - B.S. cellular biology
Medical College of Georgia - B.S. Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska M.P.A.S.
Neurosurgery, pediatrics, emergency medicine and dermatology practice experience.
Treasurer for GAPA during the largest surplus in financial history.
I have served as a class officer, state representative and national delegate for our profession. I am an active member of the Wilderness Medicine Society, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, AAPA and most importantly GAPA.
Platform Data:
Knowledge of an ever changing system is something that our profession has always needed to adapt to; I am committed to protecting our autonomy and ability to provide for our families and futures.
I have experienced a great deal of change in my own practice experience and I have been mentored by excellent PAs. Being around great leaders enhances our own views, and hones our skills and knowledge.
Office: Board at Large
Name: Barbara Burk PA-C, MSCS
Professional Data:
I am a 2005 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant program. I started working at the Medical College of Georgia's Augusta Multiple Sclerosis Center in 2005. I have had some incredible experiences in my short career as a PA, I obtained my Multiple Sclerosis Certified Speciality recognition and have traveled nationally to educate other professions, students, and patients about this disease. I have had the chance to be subinvestigator on serval international studies. I'm also part of the Financial Assistance Review Committee for the GA MS Chapter, and I participate in the Family Faculty Program at MCG. I'm a proud Cancer Patient Advisor Committee member, and an active GAPA and AAPA member. I currently hold the following offices for GAPA: Region 9 RCL and Diversity Chair. Awards include Outstanding PA from MCG's PA Department and the Inspiration Award from my fellow classmates and colleagues.
Platform Data:
GAPA started shaping and forming me into the PA that I am today when I was introduced to our association in school. Sticking together as one voice, I believe will help us achieve all goals pertinent to OUR PROFESSION and beyond. GAPA has given me a chance to utilize my leadership skills and I hope to continue expanding my leadership role by educating the world on who we are. My current job has also helped define my role as a leader, for example I have been to several conferences with several physicians present and I was the only PA present; trust me this helps you build confidence quickly. The issues that I believe we are going to have to hold confident in is our role as defined by our job description as PAs and the supervision that is required, being able to prescribe for schedule II medications, reimbursement for our procedures and services and our continuing efforts to educate the world who we are, our purpose, and our capabilities. I
look forward to being a part of the GAPA Leadership Team for many years to come.
Office: Board at Large
Name: Elizabeth Macnamara, PA-C
Professional Data:
EDUCATION:
2005- 2007 The Medical College of Georgia's School of Allied Health; BS/Physician Assistant; 3.9 Cumulative GPA & graduated Summa Cum Laude; Dean's List 2005-2007
1998 - 2001 Augusta State University, Augusta, GA BS/BIOLOGY; 3.71 cumulative GPA & graduated Magna Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT:
2007-current Tyrone Family Medicine Tyrone, GA Physician Assistant
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) member; GAPA Membership Committee Co-Chair; American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member; National Rural Health Association member; Alpha Eta llied Health Professions National Honor Society; Recipient of The Chancellor's List, The National Scholars Honor Society, The National Dean's List, and The Manchester's Who's Who Among Female Physician Assistants in Healthcare; Biagio J. Vericella
Scholarship/Achievement Award Recipient; SAAAPA School Chapter President & Alternate HOD; Augusta Health Fair Clinic Student Coordinator; MCG P.A. Class of 2007 President
Platform Data:
Being a newly graduated PA-C offers the ability to bring new and fresh ideas to the table on such pertinent and current issues as Medicare provisions, reimbursement monitoring, DEA registrations, Title VII funding, Dermatological outlines, etc. As a highly determined and devoted PA-C, I advocate awareness for all current PAs practicing in the state of Georgia, both through my position as GAPA Membership Co-Chair as well as through my daily interactions with fellow
PAs. I likewise reach out to the future fellows of GAPA by encouraging PA students in Georgia to join the GAPA organization, actively participate in the meetings, and prepare to enter GAPA as my colleagues and fellow PA advocators. Thus, being slightly "green" in the field brings the opportunity to unite generations of PAs in the common cause of continuously improving GAPA to be the best state PA organization in the nation.
Office: Board at Large
Name: Rebecca Smith, PA-C
Professional Data:
I am a 2006 graduate of South University with my Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. I completed most of my rotations in Georgia and was active in GAPA as the student representative for South University.
I am involved in my local RCL chapter, both in assisting the coordinator is setting up dinners/meetings and in trying to increase membership among local PAs.
Platform Data:
Although the PA profession has made major stride of the past several years, we will always have hurtles and high points . I believe being part of the board will allow me to help the profession in its ongoing challenges and accomplishments. Some of these include ongoing education of medical professions, the legislatures, and the public at large. And keeping PAs current on our own rules and regulations. I would address this by continuing to be an active voice in my
community and promoting the PA profession at my place of employment. I am currently the only PA at my office which has been a huge opportunity for me to educate.
Being involved since the student level has helped me appreciate how much the state organization does for our profession. I would like to continue this involvement on the board level. The students and new graduates are of particular interest to me. I would like to help expand GAPA's involvement at the PA programs.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Office: House of Delegates
Name: Tom Himelick, PA-C, MMSc
Professional Data:
Faculty member, Emory PA Program (1994-2001; 2002-present (current role - Director of Community Projects/ webmaster)
Clinical positions: ENT/Head & Neck Surgery (1992);
Pediatrics at Grady Memorial/Hughes Spalding Hospital (1992-1994 full-time; 1994-2001 part-time);
volunteer provider, Mercy Health Center 2004 to present.
Education:
MMSc, Emory, 1991.
MA Speech and Hearing, Indiana Univ. 1978
BS Education, Indiana Univ, 1976
Professional Involvement:
Delegate to House of Delegates, American Academy of Physician Assistants, June 1998 (term 1997-8), Salt Lake City, and June 1999, Atlanta (term 1998-99).
Member, Board of Directors, Georgia Free Clinic Network, 9/06 - 2/08.
Member, Advisory Board, Family Health Services of Southwest Georgia (Farmworker program), 2/06 - present
Representative for Emory School of Medicine, Advisory Council on Rural Health, State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, fall 1995 to April 1998 (Council dissolved).
Member of Workforce/Needs Assessment Group for the Georgia Statewide AHEC, 1997-1999.
Other achievements:
Humanitarian PA of the Year, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, July 2007.
Rural PA of the Year, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, July 2004.
Humanitarian PA of the Year, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, August 1999.
Developed and coordinate a success medical outreach project, the South GA Farmworker Health Project, providing free care to 1300-1600 farmworkers each June in south GA.
Presentations given at GAPA, PA Education Association, Society of Teachers in Family Medicine, and Migrant Stream Forums.
Platform Data:
Our profession continues to struggle with the direction our corporate future takes us. Degrees, specialization versus generalization, and competition with other non-physician providers continue to be signficant issues. Managing these challenges takes both an eye toward our heritage and historic missions, but also a view of the future and a willingness to listen to options.
My years at the Emory PA Program have given me experience in a variety of roles - teaching, administrative, technologic - while I have maintained part-time clinical practice. Working with students, precepting PAs and MDs, and other faculty, I've
learned skills of sorting through key points in arguments, and finding workable solutions for various parties. These are skills that will be useful in the HOD.
Office: House of Delegates
Name: Tammy Webb, PA-C
Professional Data:
I have been a practicing PA for nearly 25 years. I currently practice at the University Health Center at the University of Georgia. I have served as Legislative Chair, Board member and President of GAPA. I am currently a member of the AAPA Professional Practice Council and have served on the AAPA Governmental Affairs Committee. I am the Policy Chair for the Association of Physician Assistants in OB/GYN. I have represented GAPA in the House of Delegates for
a number of years. In my community I serve on the Teen Pregnancy Task Force of One Athens, a group dedicated to reducing poverty and I work with an organization assisting homeless families. I also serve on the Board of Trustees and the Social Justice Committee of my church.
Platform Data:
The issues facing the profession on the national level are increasingly complex. The decisions made in the HOD can have significant impact on the profession. I have the experience needed to fully evaluate the issues that come before the House. It would be an honor to once again represent the GAPA.
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