Howard Straker, MPH, PA-C, assistant professor of physician assistant (PA) studies at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was elected as president of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).
Straker started serving as president- elect in January 2019. He will take over as president in 2020. He previously served as secretary of PAEA.
As president, Straker will work to place PA education at the forefront of health care and education. His leadership will focus on increasing clinical training and sites, as well as leveraging technology in education.
