Quinnipiac University
Clinical Assistant Professor
Hamden, CT
2012 - 2017
Dennis J. Brown
Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Chair of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director of Physician Assistant Studies
Dennis J. Brown
Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Chair of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director of Physician Assistant Studies
Dr. Brown is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. He earned his BS in Health and Human Services and Physician Assistant certificate from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. He earned his Master of Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University, and Doctorate of Public Health with an emphasis on Epidemiology from Capella University.
Dr. Brown is certified as a PA by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants, and is currently licensed to practice as a PA and Paramedic in the State of Connecticut. Dr. Brown’s experiences prior to joining the faculty include over 25 years clinical work as a Physician Assistant in emergency medicine, and 3 years of service in the United States Navy practicing primary care and military medicine. In addition, Dr. Brown has practiced in family practice and occupational medicine. He has held administrative positions, including clinical manager, medical director for emergency preparedness, and as EMS and emergency management coordinator. Dr. Brown continues to work as a clinical PA in emergency medicine and urgent care.
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Dr. Brown is certified as a PA by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants, and is currently licensed to practice as a PA and Paramedic in the State of Connecticut. Dr. Brown’s experiences prior to joining the faculty include over 25 years clinical work as a Physician Assistant in emergency medicine, and 3 years of service in the United States Navy practicing primary care and military medicine. In addition, Dr. Brown has practiced in family practice and occupational medicine. He has held administrative positions, including clinical manager, medical director for emergency preparedness, and as EMS and emergency management coordinator. Dr. Brown continues to work as a clinical PA in emergency medicine and urgent care.
Education
- BS, Hahnemann University
- MPH, Hahnemann University
- MPH, Southern Connecticut State University
- PHD, Capella University
Areas of Expertise
- Urgent Care
- Emergency Management/Medicine
- Public Health & Global Public Health
- Community Health
Organization
- Physician Assistant
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 475E
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Experience
East Hartford Community Health Center
Physician Assistant/ Clinical Services Manager
East Hartford, CT
2011 - 2012
Middlesex Hospital
Physician Assistant, Emergency Preparedness Medical Director
Middletown, CT
2005 - Present
Yale University
Lecturer in Surgery
New Haven, CT
2000 - 2002
Yale New Haven Hospital
Physician Assistant
New Haven, CT
1999 - 2005
Coastline Medical Center/HealthSouth
Physician Assistant
Branford, CT
1998 - 1999
Tidewater Emergency Medical Care
Physician Assistant
Chesapeake, VA
1997 - 1998
Mt. Desert Island Hospital
Physician Assistant
Bar Harbor, ME
1996 - 1997
Bridgeport Hospital
Physician Assistant
Bridgeport, CT
1995 - 1996
United States Navy
Physician Assistant/ Naval Officer
1991 - 1995
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital/Northwest Emergency Medicine
Physician Assistant / EMS and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Torrington, CT
1990 - Present
Selected Publications
The cardiac journey: An interprofessional simulation experience
Pata R, VanOss T, Hepburn M, Glynn B, Kasinskas C, Lukaszewicz M, Brown D, Thompson J, Smith M, Kappus L.
Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Education. Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century, Philadelphia, PA (2018)
Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators
Cordeau, MA., Brown, D., Glynn, B., Gray, M., Kasinkas, C., Lewis, M., Mutrie, L., Rogers, D., & Van Oss, T. (2016).
3rd Ed New York (Springer 2016)