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MICHAEL RACKOVER, PA-C, M.S.

Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Philadelphia University
Associate Professor

Physician Assistant Program
School of Science and Health
Schoolhouse Lane & Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144-5497
rackoverm@philau.edu
215-951-2676

Title: Program Director, Associate Professor

Education:
MS -University of Pennsylvania
BS - Hahnemann University
AS - Hahnemann University
Certificate- Thomas Jefferson University
Radiologic Technology Program

USAF - Medic & Radiology Technology Program

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

Experience:
Radiation Oncology, Family Practice, Occupational Medicine
Health Care Administration, Radiology Department Administrator and Diagnostic Radiology

Academic & Research Interests:
Medical Genomics, Wellness, Oncology, Educational Testing & Evaluation, Technology

Biographical Summary
Michael A. Rackover received his Bachelor of Arts degree and PA Certificate from MCP Hahnemann University and his Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. He has over 40 years experience in health care and has worked during this time in Diagnostic Radiology. He has managed a radiology department and has been the radiology consultant to the Humana Corporation in Louisville, KY. He has worked clinically as a physician assistant for greater than 17 years in radiation oncology and occupational medicine. He has also worked extensively in health care administration and academia, and has participated in research. His academic interests include personalized medicine and a special interest in Medical Genomics education. He has held the position of Director at Large on the Board of Directors of the Physician Assistant Education Association and has worked with the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants as a test item writer. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) and in 2006 completed a 4 month sabbatical at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institute of Health (NIH). He currently is a consultant to the NHGRI.

 

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