Jean Covino, clinical professor, College of Health Professions, Pace University

Jean Covino

DHSc, MPA, PA-C
Department Chairperson
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

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