Title:
Adjunct Professor, Physician Assistant
Studies
Education:
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania, 1990
B.S.W., West Chester University, 1985
Certification:
Licensed Social Worker, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Experience:
Medical social worker in hospital, critical care, oncology, HIV, pediatrics,
pre-natal, home health, nursing home, ambulatory, and family practice residency
program settings. Faculty member in physician assistant, social work, nursing,
radiology technology, respiratory therapy, and family practice residency
programs.
Academic and Research Interests:
Psychosocial implications of disease, Cultural Competency, Palliative Care, End-of
Life Decision Making, HIV medicine, Geriatrics and long-term care, Sexual health
and medicine, Bioethics, Patient Centered Medical Home.
PA Program Courses Taught:
Medical and Professional Ethics, Applied Behavioral Science
Biographical Summary:
Joanne Glusman has been in health care for over 25 years. She has been part of
the PA program at Philadelphia University since 1998. Currently she is social
worker and faculty member of Bryn Mawr Family Practice Residency Program and is
also the Palliative Care social worker at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Additionally she
sees the HIV patients, providing education and support to patients and loved
ones. She serves on the Schwartz Rounds committee, the Bioethics Committee, and
The Palliative Care Committee, among others. She co-facilitates monthly group
medical visits, as part of the Patient Centered Medical Home, co-facilitates
the Intern Group, for first year residents, as well as the Patient Advisory
Group.
Joanne enjoys medical education, helping to equip future providers with the skills to effectively communicate with patients. When not at work, she can usually be found relaxing with her dogs or children.
Contact Information:
215-951-2908
