Elijah Salzer

Faculty Bio

For over 30 years, Dr Salzer has practiced obstetrics and gynecology as a physician assistant and has contributed to PA and medical education. He has lectured on obstetrics and gynecology at PA and midwifery programs throughout the metropolitan area, and has been invited to lecture at state, national and international meetings. Dr Salzer also continues to work clinically at Eastchester Medical Associates, P.C. in the Bronx, and at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Awards and Honors

• New York Academy of Medicine, 2020, Elected to Fellowship
• New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault, 2009, Nominee, Lydia Martinez Collaboration Award for Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners
• Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society, 2009, Member
• Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants, 2008, Member
• Long Island University Division of Physician Assistant Studies, 2006, Nominee, Frank Cartica Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Montefiore Medical Center, 1998, Nominee, Medical Director's Award
• Long Island University, 1992, Latin Honors-Summa cum laude
• Long Island University Division of Physician Assistant Studies, 1992, Program Director's Award (for highest GPA)
• Long Island University Division of Physician Assistant Studies, 1992, Stanley S. Bergen, Jr., M.D. Award for Excellence in Clinical Work
• Smith College Department of Religion and Biblical Literature, 1985, Clara Willoughby Davidson Memorial Fellowship
• Smith College Department of Religion and Biblical Literature, 1984, Clara Willoughby Davidson Memorial Fellowship

Licensures and Certificates

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CAQ-OBGYN)
• National Certification Corporation, Added Certification of Qualification in Fetal Monitoring
• New York State, Physician assistant license
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician assistant-certified (PA-C)
• New York State, Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner license
• United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency Registration
• American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider

Doctor of Medical Science, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA, 2020

Certificate, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, 1993
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Physician Assistants

BS, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, 1992
Physician Assistant Studies

MA, Columbia University and the Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY, 1987
Religion

BA, Smith College, Northampton, MA, 1982
Religion and Biblical Literature

Research Interest

General obstetrics and gynecology
Cervical neoplasia
Care of the gender diverse patient
Fertility in transgender males

Past Courses

PAS 506: Hlth His & Phys. Diagnosis I
PAS 510: Psychosocial Medicine
PAS 602: Clinical Medicine II
PAS 603: Clinical Medicine III
PAS 605: Basic & Lab Sciences II
PAS 605: Lab Med & Dgnstc Mthds II
PAS 606: Hlth Histry & Physcl Dgnsis II
PAS 607: Hlth Hstry & Physcl Dgnsis III
PAS 609: Surgical & Technical Skills I
PAS 610: Surgical & Technical Skills II
PAS 620: Research Methods/Masters Prjct
PAS 703: Clerkship in Women's Health
PAS 799: Clinical Year Capstone

Publications

Reproductive and sexual health matters in gender minority patients
Salzer, E. A. (2024). Bruessow DM (Eds.), New York, NY , USA:Elsevier. Vol 9 (Issue 3) , pages 415-423.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Salzer, E. A. (2022). E. Watkins (Eds.), New York , USA:Elsevier. Vol 7 (Issue 3) , pages 533-544.
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Placental disorders
Salzer, E. A. (2022). E. Watkins (Eds.), New York , USA:Elsevier. Vol 7 (Issue 3) , pages 545-557.
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Fecundity in transgender men
Salzer, E. A. (2021). Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Vol 34 (Issue 10) , pages 51-53.

Dynamics of suppression of CXCR4 specific HIV-1 strains by antiviral therapy.
Philpott, S., Burger, H., Brunner, C., Weiser, B., Anastos, K., Salzer, E. A., Robison, E., Sacks, H., Mathur-Wagh, U., Ramirez Kitchen, C. & Meyer, W. A. (2002).

Correlating Papanicolaou Smear, Colposcopic Impression, and Biopsy: Results from the Women's Interagency HIV Study.
Massad, L. S., Schneider, M., Watts, H., Darragh, T., Abulafia, O., Salzer, E. A., Muderspach, L. I., Sidawy, M. & Melnick, S. (2001). Journal of lower genital tract disease. Vol 5 (Issue 4) , pages 212-8.

Lack of correlation between serum retinol and genital viral burden in HIV-infected women.
French, A. L., Cohen, M. H., Weiser, B., Semba, R. D., Burger, H., Meyer, W., Robison, E., Salzer, E. A. & Anastos, K. (2001).

Pelvic inflammatory disease: recertification update.
Salzer, E. A. (1997). Physician assistant. Vol 1997 , pages 36-48.

Presentations

Gynecology: back to basics
Salzer, E. A. (2024). New York State Society of Physician Associates CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Associates,

Care of gender minority patients
Salzer, E. A. (2024). New York State Society of Physician Associates CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Associates,

Vulvar disorders
Salzer, E. A. (2024). Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology webinar. Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Gender-affirming hormone therapy and cardiovascular care
Salzer, E. A. (2024). Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers Inaugural National Conference. Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers,

Creating safe spaces and destigmatizing sexual health and well-being
Salzer, E. A. & Bruessow, D. M. (2024). National Reproductive Health Conference. Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health,

Reproductive justice
Salzer, E. A. (2024). North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 48th Annual Summer CME Conference. North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants,

Management of abnormal cervical neoplasia testing
Salzer, E. A. (2024). North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 48th Annual Summer CME Conference. North Carolina Academy of Physician Associates,

Intrapartum Emergencies
Salzer, E. A. (2024). Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Caring for the transgender and nonbinary patients in Ob-Gyn
Salzer, E. A. & Bruessow, D. M. (2024). Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Physician Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Reproductive justice
Salzer, E. A. & Wilson, S. (2024). American Academy of Physician Associates 2024 Conference. American Academy of Physician Associates ,

The hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and prevention of future cardiovascular disease
Salzer, E. A. (2024). American Academy of Physician Associates 2024 Conference. American Academy of Physician Associates,

Transgender medicine: top 10
Salzer, E. A., Bruessow, D. M. & Wilson, S. (2024). American Academy of Physician Associates 2024 Conference. American Academy of Physician Associates,

Menopause 101
Salzer, E. A. (2024). LBGT PA Caucus LGBT Health Awareness Week . LBGT PA Caucus,

Reproductive justice
Salzer, E. A. (2024). African Heritage PA Caucus and LBGT PA Caucus Joint Listening Session. African Heritage PA Caucus and LBGT PA Caucus,

Menopause 101
Salzer, E. A. (2023). North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 47th Summer CME Conference. North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants,

Pre-eclampsia and related disorders
Salzer, E. A. (2023). Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference. Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Care of the LGBTQ+ and gender diverse patient
Salzer, E. A. (2023). Case Western Reserve Physician Assistant Program,

A dangerous intrusion: an examination and discussion of the current wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and its impact on LGBTQ+ health outcomes.
Salzer, E. A. (2023). American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference. American Academy of Physician Assistants,

The importance of intersectionality: considering the role of diverse identities in the dialogue on sexual assault.
Salzer, E. A. (2023). 17th Annual Jeanne Clery Lecture. Barnard College,

Diagnosis and management of abnormal gynecologic bleeding
Salzer, E. A. (2022). New York State Society of Physician Assistants. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Long-acting reversible contraception workshop
Salzer, E. A. & Cardaci, R. (2022). New York State Society of Physician Assistants CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Care of the gender diverse patient
Salzer, E. A. (2022). North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants 46th Annual Summer CME Conference. North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants,

Transgender student health: providing holistic care and policies
Salzer, E. A., Aiken, A., Hershner, S., Jones, J. & Hsiang Lin, T. (2022). ACHA 2022: Equity and Well-being. American College Health Association ,

Abnormal uterine bleeding
Salzer, E. A. (2022). Association of PAs in Obstetrics and Gynecology- Annual Meeting. Association of PAs in Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Pathophysiology and management of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
Salzer, E. A. (2022). Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Contraceptive technologies for the generalist
Salzer, E. A. (2021). New York State Society of Physician Assistants CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Care of the gender minority patient
Salzer, E. A. (2021). West and South West Wales Division. British Medical Association,

Common vulvovaginal disorders
Salzer, E. A. (2021). NCAPA 45th Annual CME Conference. North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants,

LGBTQ History
Salzer, E. A. (2021). Annual Pride Meeting. City University of New York-Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program-PA Program,

Care of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patient
Salzer, E. A. (2021). NYU Midwifery Program. Online.

Health in the LGBTQ+ community
Salzer, E. A. (2021). NYIT Student Government Association. NYIT Student Government Association,

Care of the transgender patient
Salzer, E. A. (2020). Weill Cornell Interprofessional Education Seminar. Weill Cornell Medical College,

Management of common vulvovaginal disorders
Salzer, E. A. (2020). New York State Society of Physician Assistants CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: what's new
Salzer, E. A. (2017). 30th Charter Oak Conference. Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants,

Salzer, E. A. (2014). Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Alpha Eta chapter of Long Island University,

Chronic pelvic pain
Salzer, E. A. (2014). NYSSPA Fall CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Salzer, E. A. (2013). Division of Physician Assistant Studies Annual Awards Ceremony. Long Island University,

The physician assistant profession
Salzer, E. A. (2010). Pre-Health Professions Majors Luncheon Seminar. Smith College ,

A 49 year old female with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma involving the uterine cervix.
Salzer, E. A. (2006). Discovery Day. Long Island University,

Complications of the antepartum course
Salzer, E. A. (2005). NYSSPA Mid-year CME Conference. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Partners in medicine: the physician-physician assistant relationship
Salzer, E. A. & Shulman, J. F. (2005). Pre-health Professions Majors Luncheon Seminar. Smith College,

Salzer, E. A. (2003). Graduate Program in Physician Assistant Studies Graduation Ceremony. Mercy College,

Salzer, E. A. (2003). Physician Assistant Program Graduation Ceremony. Weill Medical College of Cornell University,

Salzer, E. A. (2001). Division of Physician Assistant Studies Awards Ceremony. Long Island University,

Management of the abnormal Papanicolaou Smear and Management of pelvic inflammatory disease
Salzer, E. A. (1996). 24th Annual Conference of AAPA. American Academy of Physician Assistants,

The birth of Jesus of Nazareth and obstetric practices in the Ancient Near East
Salzer, E. A. (1994). Grand Rounds . Montefiore Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Differential diagnosis of abdominal pain
Salzer, E. A. (1993). CME Update. New York State Midwifery,

The anatomy and physiology of crucifixion and the death of Jesus of Nazareth
Salzer, E. A. (1993). Grand Rounds. Montefiore Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Topics in high risk obstetrics
Salzer, E. A. (1993). NYSSPA Mid-year CME Update. New York State Society of Physician Assistants,

Professional Memberships

• African Heritage PA Caucus
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health
• New York Academy of Medicine [Fellow]
• LBGT PA Caucus [Director at Large and Education Chair]
• American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology [Member]
• North American Menopause Society [Member]
• Physician Assistant Educational Association [Member]
• Gay and Lesbian Medical Association [Member]
• Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics [Member]
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [Member]
• American Academy of Physician Assistants [Fellow]
• New York State Society of Physician Assistants [Fellow]
• Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology [CME Committee Member]

Department Service

• Faculty Search Committee [Committee Chair]
• Professional Standards Committee [Committee Member]
• Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants [Faculty Advisor]

College Service

• Clinical Faculty Promotions Committee [Committee Chair]
• Clinical Faculty Promotions Committee [Committee Chair]

University Service

• Buildings and Grounds Committee [Chairperson]
• Academic Conduct Committee [Committee Member]
• Joint Hearing Board [Committee Member]
• Calendar Committee [Committee Member]

Professional Service

American Academy of Physician Associates DEI Committee [Committee Member]
Physician Assistant Education Association Sexual and Gender Minority/LGBTQ Special Interest Group [Chairperson]
LGBT PA Caucus [Board of Directors of a Company]
LGBT PA Caucus [Committee Chair]