Directory
RVU faculty and staff include a wide variety of educators who are mentors and role models for our students. They demonstrate excellence in their knowledge, medical practices, professional conduct, and dedication to the education of our students.

Carrie Chanos
PA-C
Assistant Professor of PA Studies

Alison Covak
MSPAS, PA-C
Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor of PA Studies

Meghan Day
MS, PA-C
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor PA Studies

David Eckhardt
PA-C, MS
Director of Simulation
Associate Professor of PA Studies

Christy Hardt
Program Outreach Coordinator

Jennifer Hellier
MS, PhD
Principal Faculty - Director of Basic Science and Research
Associate Professor of Anatomy and Neuroscience

Kristen Hunter
Clinical Rotations Coordinator

Sarah Neguse
MS, PA-C
Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor PA Studies

Cassidy Punt
PA-C
Assistant Professor of PA Studies

Cathy C. Ruff
MS, PA-C
PA Program Director and Chair
Associate Professor of PA Studies

Kathryn (Katie) Shaw
MS, LAT, ATC, CES
Operations Manager

Kandace Shepherd
MS, PA-C
Assistant Professor PA Studies
PA Student Success Facilitator

Darcy Solanyk
MS, PA-C
Director of Curriculum
Associate Professor of PA Studies

Ryan Spilman
DO
Medical Director PA Clinical Education

Joseph M. Stasio
DO, FACOFP
Chair
Professor of Family Medicine
Medical Director, PA Program