Jean Covino
DHSc, MPA, PA-C
Department Chairperson
Clinical Professor
Clinical Professor
College of Health Professions
Physician Assistant Studies NY
New York City
Room 519
163 William Street
Education
DHSc, Health Science
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2006
Doctoral Practicum
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2006
MPA, Public Administration
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York
1989
PA-C, Physician Assistant
Bayley Seton Hospital
Staten Island, New York
1984
BS, Science
St. John's University
Jamaica, New York
1984
Awards and Honors
- Yes Award, Pace University (2021)
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society for PAs, PAEA (2017)
- Kenan Award, Pace University (2016)
- Dean's Award for Outstanding Teaching, Pace University (2015)
Licensures and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association
Presentations
- Predictors of PANCE Success: A 5-year Retrospective Analysis of Two Intuitions, poster presentation (2024)
- Predictors of student success on the PANCE, poster presentation, New York State Society of Physician Assistants (2023)
Professional Memberships
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Physician Assistant Research Team Initiative
- National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), test Item writer
- Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), Conference Curriculum Committee subcommittee member
- New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistant (NJSSPA), Legislative Committee member
Publications
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. Clinicans, Pharmacists Should Work to Ensure Safety Compounded GLP-1 Medications. Pharmacy Times. October 2024
- Covino J. & Hofmann. Counsel Patients on New Antiobesity Medications. Pharmacy Times November 2023
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. What is the Pharmacology of GERD. Contemporary Clinic. October 2022
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. Probiotics Play a Key Role in the Gastrointestinal Tract. September 2022
- Soltesz K, Mosebach J, Paruch E & Covino J. Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease. JAAPA.2022;35(5):39-44
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. What are the Most Effective Treatments for Insomnia? Contemporary Clinic. December 2021
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. Osteoporosis Requires Individualized Screening & Management. Contemporary Clinic. October 2021
- Covino J & Hofmann J. What are the New Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendations for adults? Contemporary Clinic. January 2020
- Covino J & Hofmann J. What is the Best Outpatient Treatment for CAP in Adults. Contemporary Clinic. October 2019
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. The Skinny on Commonly What are the Latest Influenza Vaccine Recommendations. Contemporary Clinic. October 2019
- Covino J & Hofmann J. Woman, 18, With Sore Throat, Fever, and Painful Rash. Clinician Review. September 2018.
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. The Skinny on Commonly Prescribed Anti-Obesity Drugs. Contemporary Clinic. October 2018.
- Avanzi A., Bierbauer K., Vales-Kennedy G., Covino J. Nontuberculous mycobacteria infection risk in medical tourism. JAAPA. 2018; 31:45–47.
- Hofmann J. & Covino J. Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms. Pharmacy Times. June,19 2018.
- Covino J. & Hoffman J. What is the Cardiovascular Impact of the Newer Classes of Hypoglycemic Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? JAAPA. 2018. 31(3):12–14
- Ashear,S., Gonzalez Y., Wilcha S., Covino, J. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: How to Recognize and Treat. Clinician Reviews. 2017 October; 27(10):32–36
- Covino J. & Hofmann Jennifer. Bipolar Disorder: Recognizing & Treating in Primary Care. Clinician Review. 2017; 27:42–49
Research Interests
- Predictors of Student Success
Courses Taught
- PAS 514: Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine
- PAS 515: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- PAS 620: Research Capstone Course