Title: Dean School of Science & Health, Professor

Education:
DHSc - Nova Southeastern University
M.S.- Saint Joseph’s University
B.S.- MCP Hahnemann University
B.A.- Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Additional Graduate & Undergraduate Study: Temple University

Certification:
National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
PA National Certification

Experience:
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular Medicine & Rehabilitation, Family Practice,
Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Military Medicine, Psychiatry,
Health Care Administration, Disaster Medicine

Academic & Research Interests:
Pathophysiology, Gerontology & Geriatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, Laboratory Medicine, Cardiovascular & Neurologic Disorders, Bioterrorism

Biographical Summary:
Matt Dane Baker has been involved in physician assistant education for greater than 22 years. He is currently employed in education as a professor and dean of the School of Science and Health at Philadelphia University, and was the program director of the physician assistant program there for ten years. He has worked clinically as a physician assistant (PA) for 23 years in geriatrics, cardiac rehabilitation, family medicine, otorhinolaryngology/head and neck surgery, psychiatry and occupational medicine. He has also worked extensively in health care administration and has participated in research. He has over 20 years of military service and currently serves part-time as a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard. He has taught extensively in Physician Assistant Education Association’s faculty development seminars including the Basic Faculty Skills Workshop, Enhanced Faculty Skills Workshop, and the Leadership Training Program for Program Directors. Additionally, he served as a site visitor for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.

Dr. Baker received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with additional study in science, a Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies, a Master of Science in Gerontology, and a Doctor of Health Science. He did additional graduate study in counseling psychology and exercise physiology. His academic interests include pathophysiology, biological and chemical terrorism, geriatrics, cardiology, and geriatric psychiatry