John Cavenagh, Ph.D., PA-C, Chairman
Dr. Cavenagh is a 1976 graduate of the Yale University Physician Associate Program. In 1977, he graduated from the inaugural class of the Norwalk Hospital/Yale University physician assistant surgical residency. He holds the degree of Master of Business Administration from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. He has also earned the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership/Systems with a concentration in Health Care Studies from Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has nearly 35 years of health-related experience. He has held various positions as a physician assistant clinician, health care executive and medical educator. He has previous faculty experience in the emergency medical training programs at George Washington University and Community College of Beaver County Pennsylvania. Since 1998, he has been an active teacher in both the pre-professional and professional phases of the PCOM physician assistant program. He currently serves as Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies here at PCOM. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Physician Assistants in Emergency Medicine, the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. He is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant and is currently licensed to practice as an osteopathic Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Laura Molloy, MMS, PA-C, Assistant PA Program Director
Laura Molloy has been with the Department of PA Studies since 1999. She brings to the program a wealth of knowledge and experience in family medicine and women's health issues. This professional experience has given her an excellent background in preparing students for all aspects of primary care practice. She has been active in developing our community health service projects and starting the PA club both at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
She has a Bachelor of Science from Hahnemann University and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Sociology. She earned her Master of Medical Science degree from Saint Francis College. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. She is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant and currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania. Ms. Molloy maintains her clinical practice in the field of family medicine.
Marilyn DiFeliciantonio, MLS, PA-C, Director of Clinical Studies
Marilyn DiFeliciantonio spent many years as an educator before her graduation from the Hahnemann University Physician Assistant Program. She brings to the program a clinical background in Correctional Medicine, Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation. During her many years as a clinician with the Department of Neoplastic Diseases at Hahnemann University Hospital she also took part in various research studies in the field of cancer treatment.
Her interest in education and knowledge of the field of Oncology led her to be a lecturer on that topic for a number of Physician Assistant programs in our area. Her prior experience as a clinical preceptor for senior Physician Assistant students, medical students, and post-graduate residents adds value to her role as one of our clinical coordinators. Her interest and involvement in community education has led her to being involved as a professional speaker for the American Cancer Society and a number of women's groups on the topic of breast, ovarian, and other cancers. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. She is a nationally board certified Physician Assistant and currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania.
Paul Krajewski, MS, PA-C
Paul Krajewski is a graduate of the inaugural PCOM Physician Assistant class of 2000. He has a diverse background in Orthopedic Surgery, as well as General Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg University in Health and Physical Education, a Masters of Education from Temple University with a concentration in Sports Medicine and a Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has a wealth of experience as an Athletic Trainer as well as in the field of Sports Medicine. He has served as a clinical preceptor for physician assistant students in the disciplines of emergency medicine and general surgery. He has returned as an adjunct instructor to PCOM PA program throughout the years. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, a nationally board certified Physician Assistant and currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida. He currently continues clinical practice in Emergency Medicine in a large area hospital.
Christine Mount, MS, PA-C
Christine Mount joins PCOM faculty after working clinically as a Physician Assistant for the past six years. She has a bachelor of science degree in Health Sciences and Athletic Training from the State University of New York College at Cortland. She worked clinically in sports medicine as an athletic trainer for a year before returning to graduate school. She then attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and Seton Hall University Physician Assistant program, graduating with the degree of master of science in 2001. Christine's clinical medicine has been in a variety of clinical settings. She has worked in a private neurologist office, emergency department and trauma center of an inner city hospital and a state run facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. Christine has participated as a clinical site preceptor for physician assistant students, medical students, and medical residents in the Emergency Department. She has been very involved in medical ethics serving on committees at multiple facilities regarding end of life issues and allowing patients to die with dignity. Christine also does monthly patient education lectures to families dealing with new onset dementia to help provide them with knowledge regarding this condition and available community resources. She is a nationally board certified physician assistant and licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Society of Physican Assistants. She continues to practice clinically in emergency medicine for a large inner city hospital and trauma center.
Amanda Murphy, MS, PA-C
Amanda Murphy is a 2002 graduate from PCOM's Physician Assistant program and received a bachelor degreen in Biology from the University of Delaware and a minor in Spanish. She worked clinically in dermatology prior to college, worked in orthopedics and sports medicine throughout college. Upon graduation from PCOM she worked as a PA in dermatology. During her six years in dermatology she also participated as a clincial site preceptor for dermatology. Amanda has lectured to area PA schools on dermatology and has also been a lab instructor for the History and Physical examination course. She is a nationally board certified physician assistant and licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Pennsylvania. Amanda is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) as well as the Dermatology Society of Physican Assistants.
Daniel Patrick Scott, MPAS, PA-C
Daniel Patrick Scott's background in cardiology and emergency medicine offers the Department of Physican Assistant Studies a wealth of knowledge and experience within these disciplines. He is the Clinical Medicine Course Co-Director and advisor to the Executive Board of the Physician Assistant Student Society. Mr. Scott achieved his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cabrini College, his Physician Assistant Certificate from Philadelphia University, and his Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Scott is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistant (AAPA) and the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA), where he served as Chair of the Political Action Committee for seven years. He is nationally board certified and currently licensed to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant in the state of Pennsylvania. Mr. Scott is currently on staff at the Bryn Mawr Hospital.
Janice M. Hallahan King, MEd, RHy, Msc.D, Supervisor
Janice M. Hallahan King comes to the Department of PA Studies with a diverse background in education, business and alternative health. She has a Master of Education degree from Millersville University and a Certificate in Health Perspectives from Rosemont College. She has both taught and consulted on a professional level in both education and business. Her five years of Physician Assistant education experience in another program enhances her ability to relate to the students and understand the workings of the PCOM PA department.
King has an avid interest in Alternative Health. She teaches workshops on both high school and university levels that include: Facing your Fears, Smoking Cessation through Hypnosis, Reiki, Reflexology, Change your Thinking to Change your Life. She also coaches people going through life transitions using hypnosis and energy work as an adjunct. She is currently writing a book on how to work through fear. Other interests include music, poetry and soccer.
