Sandra Beysolow, Ph.D., PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate ProfessorIndustry ProfessionalPhysician Assistant Program
Ph.D., with specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education

Dr. Sandra Beysolow is an Associate Professor who brings more than four decades of experience as a P.A. and educator to the St. John’s University P.A. program. Her clinical career spanned over 20 years of practice in general surgery, critical care, primary care, pediatrics, and occupational health. Dr. Beysolow earned her initial National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) PA-C credential in 1983 and has consistently maintained her PA-C status through NCCPA recertification examination to date. 

In January 2014, she was awarded Distinguished Fellow status (DFAAPA) by the American Academy of Physician Assistants for “exemplary achievement in service to the Physician Assistant profession in advancement of health care for all people and in dedication to the community.” 

Dr. Beysolow’ s teaching experience began during her work as a clinical preceptor and mentor to P.A. students; she is now a professor in multiple P.A. program courses. She is a member of two major P.A. professional organizations, including the New York State Society of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

Select Publications

Beysolow, S. (2020), Interprofessional Interaction and Communication: A Strategy Guide for Medical Students, 1st ed. Cognella Academic Publishing, San Diego, CA. 

Dissertation

Beysolow, S. (2014). From their eyes: A study comparing physician assistant students and physician assistant faculty perceptions of professionalism. 

Courses Taught

PAE 101 Introduction to the PA Profession and Ethics
PAE 102 Current Topics in PA Practice
PAE 202 Clinical Medicine 2
PAE 203 Clinical Medicine 3
PAE 205 Clinical Medicine 5
PAE 206 Comprehensive Health History and Physical Diagnosis
PAE 207 Medical Diagnostics
PAE 208 Emergency Medicine
PAE 311 PA Clinical Competencies

Beysolow, S. (2020), Interprofessional Interaction and Communication: A Strategy Guide for Medical Students, 1st ed. Cognella Academic Publishing, San Diego, CA.

Beysolow, S. (2014). From their eyes: A study comparing physician assistant students and physician assistant faculty perceptions of professionalism.