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    Rita Rienzo, MMSc, PA-C

    Manager, Alumni Engagement, Physician Associate Program
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    Additional Titles

    Clinical Coordinator, PA Online Program

    Contact Info

    rita.rienzo@yale.edu

    Physician Associate Program

    PO Box 208083

    New Haven, CT 06520-8083

    United States

    About

    Titles

    Manager, Alumni Engagement, Physician Associate Program; Clinical Coordinator, PA Online Program

    Biography

    Rita served on the Faculty for 14 years as Director of Clinical Education. In 2021, she retired from her faculty position and now serves as the Manager for Alumni Engagement.

    Last Updated on November 27, 2024.

    Appointments

    Other Departments & Organizations

    Education & Training

    Residency
    Norwalk Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine (1998)
    MMSc
    Emory University (1994)
    BS
    Fordham University (1980)

    Research

    Publications

    2021

    Others

    • Bacterial Nosocomial Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit. Surgical Physician Assistant. 5(1)1999; 26-35.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research
    • "Factors Influencing Graduate Physician Assistants in Their Decision to Pursue Postgraduate Residencies," Faculty Presentation, Physician Assistant Educators' Association Annual Conference, November, 2008.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research
    • "Using a Small Animal Lab to Develop Clinical Skills," Poster Presentation, American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, San Diego, 2009.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research
    • "Factors Influencing Graduate Physician Assistants in Their Decision to Pursue Postgraduate Residencies," Poster Presentation, American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference, San Diego, 2009.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research
    • Coauthor, Chapter 10, Acute Abdominal Pain, Clinicians Guide to Surgical Care, Mc-Graw Hill, 2008.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research
    • Rienzo R, Garino A. "Teaching Surgical Skills in US Physician Assistant Education" Poster Presentation, 2nd International Conference on Surgical Education and Training, Dublin, Ireland, May,2010.
      Peer-Reviewed Original Research

    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    Activities

    • activity

      Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee (EPCC)

      2013 - PresentCommitteesMember
    • activity

      Yale PA Program Admissions Committee

      2013 - PresentCommitteesMember
    • activity

      Self Assessment Committee

      2013 - PresentCommitteesMember
    • activity

      Progress Committee

      2013 - PresentCommitteesMember
    • activity

      SCM User Testing Group, Yale New Haven Hospital

      2013 - PresentCommitteesMember
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    Honors

    • honor

      Jack Cole Society Award

      12/12/2016Yale School of Medicine Award
    • honor

      Medical Education Fellowship AY 2011-2012

      06/01/2011Yale School of Medicine AwardYale School of Medicine
    • honor

      Jack Cole Society Award

      12/13/2010Yale School of Medicine Award
    • honor

      Jack Cole Society Award for contributions in support of the Physician Associate profession

      12/14/2009Yale School of Medicine AwardJack Cole Student Society
    • honor

      Grant: Factors Influencing Graduate Physician Assistants in Their Decision to Pursue Postgraduate Residencies

      01/01/2007UnknownPAEA Research Institute
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    Get In Touch

    Contacts

    Email
    Mailing Address

    Physician Associate Program

    PO Box 208083

    New Haven, CT 06520-8083

    United States

    Locations

    • 100 Church Street South

      Academic Office

      Ste A250

      New Haven, CT 06519

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