Viet is an Associate Professor of Research and Preventive Cardiology PA with nearly 20 years of practice. He obtained a bachelor’s in exercise science/athletic training, a master’s degree as a Physician Assistant in 2004 from the University of Utah School of Medicine, and his Doctor of Medical Science in Health Professions Education in 2023 from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. He co-directs the Preventive Cardiology Clinic at Intermountain Medical Center and serves as Principal and Sub-Investigator on multiple cardiovascular clinical trials. His focus is patient-centered care and the improvement of shared decision-making processes. He recently served as President of the Academy of PAs in Cardiology, is a past co-chair of the American College of Cardiology PA Work Group and is currently President of the Utah Academy of PAs.

Jameka McElroy, MSPAS, PA-C earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Chicago State University. Jameka takes pride in being an advocate for the Physician Assistant (PA) profession, and more importantly, bringing awareness to necessary improvements towards diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic and professional settings for PAs. She currently serves on an admissions committee for a PA program, interviewing and selecting qualified aspiring PA students. Additionally, Jameka is an NCCPA PA Ambassador using her voice and social media platform to bring awareness to the PA profession through community outreach and mentoring. Jameka has found her passion specializing in dermatology with an emphasis on the treatment of patients with skin of color. She enjoys creating content that is educational and highlights the unique clinical features and nuances with skin, hair, and nail conditions on darker skin tones. She also volunteers with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) serving as Director At Large in the Board of Directors and an immediate past Co-Chair on the Conference Education Planning Committee, helping to recruit more diverse speakers and suggest conference topics that include cases with patients of all demographics.

Amy Butts is a physician assistant/associate who is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), a certified diabetes care and education specialist and board certified in advanced diabetes management. Amy has specialized in endocrinology for 24 years. She works as an endocrine PA for WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital in an outpatient endocrine clinic in Wellsburg, West Virginia. She has served on several volunteer groups for ADA and ADCES. She is on the Editorial board for the ADA’s publication Clinical Diabetes. Amy is the current President of ASEPA (American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants). Amy has spoken at several AAPA conferences and ADA conferences and does education for various CME organizations. She is the owner of Amy Butts Metabolic Consulting, LLC. She has been awarded America’s Top Physician Assistant by Point of Care Network (POCN) for two years, 2020 and 2021.

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Travis L. Randolph, PA-C, ATC, works in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the Clinical Director of Sports Medicine at West Virginia University. He is also a Clinical Adjunct Faculty for the West Virginia University Division of Physician Assistant Studies. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University in 2004 and a Master’s in Exercise Science at the University of Georgia in 2006. Travis completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Florida in 2008. He has over 16 years of experience working in Orthopaedic Surgery and has also worked in the Urgent Care setting. In 2013, Travis was designated the Lead Physician Assistant for Advanced Practice Providers at WVU Medicine. He works with the Office of Advanced Practice Providers at WVU to improve the overall practice and utilization of APPs in healthcare. His special interest includes sports medicine coverage for WVU Athletics, teaching, and speaking at various Orthopaedic conferences. He is very involved with Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS), the West Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). He is a Past President of WVAPA and continues to serve on the board. Travis is also a peer reviewer for The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. He has also been the Course Director for the AAPA/ AAOS Musculoskeletal Conference. Travis lives in “Almost Heaven,” West Virginia, with his wife (Joanna) and two sons (Austin and Grayson). In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing outdoors. He is also active in his local church and enjoys coaching his boys’ basketball and baseball teams

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Barb Dehn is a board certified Women's Health NP, the award-winning author of The Hot Guide to a Cool Sexy Menopause, a practicing Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and a television health expert, who’s known as Nurse Barb on NBC’s California Live. She earned her Master’s degree from UCSF and BS from Boston College. She’s active in social media and a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Barb works on Global Health Initiatives at FAME Hospital in Karatu, Tanzania, where she serves on their board and as a volunteer.

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