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LISTEN: As medicine has evolved, so has the role of the physician assistant.

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The role and training of a physician assistant, or PA, has evolved over time. They provide a service as a advanced practice providers which has become particularly crucial for rural medicine in Alaska. Join host Dr. Justin Clark for a discussion about the role of Physician Assistants in Alaska.

HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:

  • Ed Hall, PA-C
  • Howard Chaitoff PA-C, President, Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT

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Dr. Justin Clark was born and raised in San Diego, California. He grew up as an avid tennis player and enjoyed golf, hiking, fishing, and camping. In college he played tennis and rowed crew at Oxford University in England. He has traveled extensively throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Dr. Clark now lives in Anchorage and has two beautiful daughters.