2026-2027 President-Elect candidate Platform and CV: Debra S. Munsell DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
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Munsell Platform Statements
What is your vision for the future of doctoral education for PAs, and how should the Academy lead that direction?
Doctoral education for physician associates (PA) must evolve beyond degree attainment toward measurable impact on patients, systems, and communities. As a doctorally trained PA with over four decades of clinical and educational experience, my vision is for doctoral preparation to become the standard pathway for advancing leadership, scholarship, and innovation within our profession, not as a barrier to entry, but as an accessible, equitable opportunity for growth.
Future doctoral programs should be competency-driven, outcomes-focused, and aligned with the complex realities of modern health care. This includes advanced training in health systems science, implementation science, policy advocacy, interprofessional leadership, and health equity. Programs must intentionally integrate the principles of population health, and social determinants of health to prepare PAs to lead in reducing disparities and improving outcomes at scale.
Equity must be foundational. Flexible, affordable, and inclusive program designs, leveraging asynchronous learning, employer partnerships, and multiple entry points are essential to ensure that experienced clinicians from diverse backgrounds can pursue doctoral education without disproportionate burden.
The Academy should lead by working with other stakeholders to establish clear competencies for doctoral-level PA practice, advocate for recognition of doctoral-prepared PAs in leadership and academic roles and foster a culture that values lifelong learning and scholarly contribution. By doing so, the Academy can position the PA profession not only to respond to health care changes, but to shape it.
How will you actively contribute to advancing the mission and tangible outcomes of the Academy of Doctoral PAs?
As a current board member of the Academy of Doctoral PAs, and a long-standing volunteer to the profession, I will contribute by translating the Academy’s mission into measurable, sustainable outcomes that elevate both individuals and the profession as a whole.
I will champion inclusive engagement by ensuring the Academy represents and values the full spectrum of doctoral preparation (DMSc, DHSc, PhD, EdD, and others), recognizing that each pathway brings unique strengths to clinical practice, education, leadership, and research. I will work to expand membership pathways, mentorship networks, and leadership development opportunities, particularly for underrepresented and emerging voices within our profession.
Operationally, I will support the development of competency frameworks, scholarly dissemination initiatives, and outcomes tracking that demonstrate the tangible impact of doctoral-prepared PAs on patient care, health systems, and education. This includes advancing collaborative research, promoting publication pipelines, and strengthening partnerships with academic institutions and professional organizations.
I will also prioritize mentorship and sponsorship by creating structured opportunities for doctoral students and early-career colleagues to engage in scholarship, leadership, and service. Finally, I will advocate for visibility and recognition of doctoral-prepared PAs in academic, clinical, and policy arenas, ensuring our collective contributions are clearly articulated and valued.
Through intentional collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability, I will help position the Academy as a unifying and forward-moving force for doctoral excellence in the PA profession.
Please share your vision of effective teamwork and your approach to leading a team.
My vision of effective teamwork is grounded in servant leadership, where the primary role of the leader is to create the conditions for others to thrive, contribute meaningfully, and achieve shared goals. High-performing teams are built on trust, psychological safety, and a deep respect for the diverse perspectives and lived experiences each member brings. Equity is not an aspiration but an operational standard; every voice must be actively invited, heard, and valued in decision-making processes.
My approach to leadership begins with listening. I prioritize understanding team members’ strengths, goals, and challenges, and aligning these with the mission at hand. I lead with transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity, ensuring that decisions are fair, inclusive, and grounded in shared values. Clear expectations, open communication, and mutual respect form the foundation of team effectiveness.
Innovation emerges when individuals feel safe to question, create, and challenge the status quo. I foster this by encouraging curiosity, supporting calculated risk-taking, and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than failure. I also believe in distributed leadership (empowering others to lead within their areas of expertise) and recognizing that the best ideas often come from collaboration, not hierarchy.
My role is to serve, support, and elevate the team which includes removing barriers, cultivating opportunities, and ensuring that our collective work advances meaningful, equitable impact.
How will you represent a diverse membership with varying perspectives on doctoral education while ensuring all voices are heard?
With over four decades of clinical practice, educational leadership, and sustained service to the profession, I recognize that our greatest strength lies in the diversity of perspectives within our professional community. Representing a membership with varying views on doctoral education requires intentional listening, transparency, and a commitment to inclusive dialogue.
I approach this responsibility by creating structured and meaningful opportunities for engagement, thus ensuring that voices across the spectrum of doctoral preparation, career stages, and practice settings are not only invited, but actively heard and valued. This includes fostering open forums, mentorship networks, and collaborative initiatives that encourage respectful exchange of ideas and shared problem-solving.
There will always be a seat at the table for those with an interest in propelling the profession forward. My role is to ensure that space is equitable, welcoming, and grounded in mutual respect, where different perspectives are seen not as barriers, but as essential contributions to thoughtful progress.
Ours is an ever-evolving profession, founded on patient-centered access to medical care for all. This foundational principle guides my leadership and reinforces the importance of unity amid diversity. By honoring our shared mission while embracing innovation and inclusivity, I will work to ensure that all members feel represented, empowered, and connected to the future direction of doctoral education and the profession at large.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
2009 Nova Southeastern University, DHSc
Health Care Science, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2000 University of Nebraska Medical Center MPAS Physician Assistant
Omaha, Nebraska Studies-Otolaryngology
1981 University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston BS Health Care Sciences
School of Allied Health Sciences
Galveston, Texas
1979 Stephen F. Austin State University BS Biology/Sociology
Nacogdoches, Texas
BOARD CERTIFICATION National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate #1010443 (current)
LICENSURE INFORMATION Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, License #PA200454
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, License #PA00369
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure # PA00442
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Academic
2023- University of Lynchburg Associate Professor
College of Medical Science
Doctor of Medical Science Program
Lynchburg, Virginia
2021-2024 Mississippi State University-Meridian Associate Professor (T)
Physician Assistant Program
Meridian, Mississippi
2020-2021 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Adjunct Faculty
Doctor of Medical Science Program
Provo, Utah
2018-2021 Mississippi State University Associate Professor Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program Inaugural Program Director
Meridian, Mississippi
2011-2018 Department of Interdisciplinary Human Studies Associate Professor
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program Inaugural Program Director
LSUHSC-NO
New Orleans, Louisiana
2010-2011 Department of Physician Assistant Studies Associate Professor
School of Health Professions
utmbHealth
Galveston, Texas
2005-2010 Department of Physician Assistant Studies Assistant Professor
School of Health Professions
utmbHealth
Galveston, Texas
1996-2005 Department of Physician Assistant Studies Clinical Instructor
School of Health Professions
utmbHealth
Galveston, Texas
1998-2005 Department of Family and Community Medicine Clinical Instructor
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
1999-2005 Physician Assistant Program Clinical Associate Professor
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, California
2002-2004 Physician Assistant Program Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Midwestern University College of Health Sciences
Chicago, Illinois
Non-Academic/Clinical
2022 West Coast University PA Program Consultant
Richardson, Tx
2022- Massey & Martin, LLC Consultant
PA Program Consulting Services
2008-2011 utmbHealth Manager; Patient Affairs
Galveston, Texas
2005-2011 Department of Otolaryngology Clinical Specialist
utmbHealth
2003-2005 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Committee Member
PA Postgraduate Residency Program Instructor
Houston, Texas
1990-2005 Department of Head and Neck Surgery Physician Assistant-Exemplary
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Program Director, PA Student Houston, Texas Program
1985-1990 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician Assistant II
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
1983-1984 Ramsey and Darrington Units Physician Assistant
Texas Department of Corrections
Rosharon, Texas
1981-1983 G. B. Brown, M.D. Physician Assistant
J. S. Montgomery, M.D.
Angleton Clinic Family Practice
Angleton, Texas
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
National
1. Academy of Doctoral PAs- Board of Directors 2025- . CME Committee-2026
2. Physician Assistant History Society Board of Trustees 2023- .
3. Chair, Board of Trustees; American Academy of Physician Assistants Political Action Committee, 2018
4. Chief Delegate SPAO-HNS to American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates, 2017 Governance and Ethics Board member; Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), 2016-18
5. Chair-elect Board of Trustees; American Academy of Physician Assistants Political Action Committee,
6. 2016-2017
7. Governance Committee member, Physician Assistant Education Association, 2016-2018
8. Election Committee member, AAPA House of Delegates, 2016
9. Physician Assistant Education Association Liaison to AAPA Professional Education Committee, 2010-2014
10. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Reference Committee B, Member, May 2010
11. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Reference Committee B, Chair May 2009
12. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Reference Committee A, Chair, May 2008
13. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Reference Committee B, Chair, May 2007
14. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Reference Committee A, Chair, May 200
15. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Reference Committee B, Member, May 2005
16. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Chief Delegate from Society of Physician Assistant in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1997-2002; 2005-2006, alternate delegate 2006-2014
17. American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates Delegate for Texas 2003, 2004
18. American Academy of Physician Assistants Liaison Representative to American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2000-2008
19. American Academy of Physician Assistants Liaison Coordinator, June 2008-2016
20. Society of Physician Assistants in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Board of Directors, 2009-2016
State
1. Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants Board Member 2020-2021
2. Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants Task Force for Medical Board, 2020-2022
3. Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, Board of Directors, Member 2011-2017
4. Texas Academy of Physician Assistants CME Committee Member 2011
5. Texas Academy of Physician Assistants CME Committee Member 2009
6. Texas Academy of Physician Assistants Public Education Chair 1991-2001
7. Texas Academy of Physician Assistants Delegate to AAPA HOD 2003-2004
Mississippi State University
Promotion and Tenure Committee Meridian Campus 2022-2024
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
General Safety Committee 2013-2014 (interim)
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans School of Allied Health Professions
1. Search Committee, LSUHSC-NO Director of Libraries 2017
2. Academic Affairs Committee, 2011-2017
3. Grants and Research Committee, 2011-2012
4. Emerging Technology Committee 2011-2013
5. Emerging Technology Subcommittee Chair: Faculty Development 2012-2013
6. Administrative Council 2011-2017
7. Diversity Committee 2013-2017
8. Honors Committee 2015-2016
utmbHealth
1. utmbHealth Information Security and Privacy Compliance Committee 2010-2011
2. utmbHealth Interprofessional Education Building Ad hoc Committee 2009-2011
3. Institutional Handbook of Operations and Procedures Committee 2006-2011
4. Faculty Senate Member 2006-2010
5. Faculty Senate IHOP Committee Chair 2008-2010
6. Faculty Senate Executive Committee 2009-2010
7. utmbHealth Cancer Center Advisory Committee 2008-2009
8. Jennie Sealy Replacement Hospital Project Leadership Group 2008-2009
UTMB School of Medicine
1. Great Syndromes Course Committee Member 2006-2008
2. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Education Committee 2006-2010
UTMB School of Health Professions
1. Curriculum Committee-School of Allied Health Science 2005-2008
2. Scholarship and Award Committee-SAHS 2006-2011
3. Chair-elect, Faculty Assembly 2010-2011
UTMB Departmental Committee
1. Physician Assistant Student Award Committee - PAS 2005-2011
2. Curriculum Committee 2005-2008
3. Scholarship and Awards Committee 2005-2011
4. Promotion and Retention Committee 2005-2011
5. Admissions Committee 2005-2007
Community
1. Meridian Rotary, member 2019-; Meridian Rotary Board 2020-2022; President-elect 2022-2023: President 2023-2024
2. Meridian Symphony, Board of Directors 2018-2020; Board Secretary 2020-2023
3. Mississippi State University Riley Center Advisory Board 2020-2022
4. Chair, Board of Galveston Division of American Heart Association, 2010-11
5. Board member, Galveston Division of American Heart Association, 2008-2011
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Teaching responsibilities at the University of Lynchburg
College of Medical Science-Doctor of Medical Science Program
PA 954 Special topics in Behavioral Medicine
PA 960 Evidence Based Medicine
PA 965 Doctoral Project I
PA 966 Doctoral Project II
PA 993 Technology and Teaching Online
Lifestyle Medicine Concentration Developer and Lead 2025-
PA 962 Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine
PA 985 LM Approaches to Nutrition and Physical Education
PA 984 LM Approaches to Sleep and Stress
PA 968 LM Approaches to Mind-body Medicine and Social Connection
PA 969 LM Approaches to Substance Use and Risky Behaviors
B. Teaching responsibilities at Mississippi State University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program
Spring Semester PAS 6012 The Art of Medicine Course Director
PAS 6013 Intro to the PA Profession Course Director
PAS 6202 Research Methods II Course Director
PAS 6026 Patient Assessment Lecture/Lab
PAS 8322 Capstone Project Course Director
Summer Semester PAS 6107 Clinical Medicine I Lecture /Lab
Fall Semester PAS 6112 Research Methods I Course Director
PAS 6113 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Course Director
C. Teaching responsibilities at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Doctor of Medical Science Program
Fall Semester HPE 795 Education Practicum II Course Director
D. Teaching responsibilities at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
School of Allied Health Professions
Spring Semester PYAS 6551 PA Professional Practice Course Director
Fall Semester PYAS 6572 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Course Director
Summer Semester PYAS 6557 Clinical Practice Issues Course Director
E. Teaching responsibilities at utmbHealth
a. Teaching
School of Medicine (SOM) Great Syndromes Facilitator
SOM y2
PEDU 4060 Foundations in Patient Safety Guest Lect.
& Health Care Quality
School of Health Professions-utmbHealth
Fall Semester PHAS 5203 Clinical Medicine I Guest Lecturer
Fall Semester PHAS 5310 Physical Diagnosis Group Leader/Guest Lecturer
Fall Semester PHAS 5302 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Group Leader/Guest Lecturer
Fall Semester PHAS 6604 Professional Practice Issues II Guest Lecturer
Fall Semester PHAS 6301 Professional Practice Issues III Guest Lecturer
Spring Semester PHAS 5307 Clinical Medicine II Primary/Group Leader
Spring Semester PHAS 5205 Clinical Medicine III (Great Syndromes) Facilitator
Spring Semester PHAS 5304 Patient Assessment Group Leader/Guest Lecturer
Summer Semester I PHAS 5210 Skills Practicum Instructor
Summer Semester I PHAS 5305 Research Research Mentor
Summer Semester I PHAS 5207 Professional Practice Issues I Course Coordinator
Summer Semester II PHAS 6805 Independent Investigative Studies Coordinator/Group Leader
Year-round PHAS 6402, 6404, 6401 Surg, Surg Elec, EM Rotat. Clinical Coord.
Coordinator
Year Year-round OSCE evaluator
b. Students/Mentees/Advisees/Trainees
Master’s students Master Student Advisor – utmbHealth Physician Assistant Studies
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Member, (1981-Present)
Chair, Nominating Committee 2000-2001, member 1998-2001.
AAPA Liaison to AAO-HNS 2000-2008
AAPA HOD Reference Committee Member, 2005, 2010
AAPA HOD Reference Committee Chair: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
AAPA Liaison Coordinator 2008-2016
AAPA House of Delegates Elections Committee 2016
Academy of Doctoral PAs (ADPA)- Board Member 2025- current
International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE)-member 2024- current
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Governance Committee member 2016-2020
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), Associate Member, (1997-Present)
Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, Board of Directors, Member 2011-2016
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
Member, (1981-Present)
Chair of Public Education Committee
1991-2001; Delegate to AAPA HOD 2003-2004
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (SPAO-HNS)
Charter Member
Board Member, (1992-2007)
CME Coordinator, (1994-1996)
President, (1996-2001)
Immediate Past-President (2001-2003)
Delegate to AAPA HOD-Chief Delegate 1997-2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017
Director-at-Large, 2009-2014
Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants 2018-2022
Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology, Member, (1991-2005)
Physician Assistant Education Association, Fellow, (1997-current)
Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistants
HONORS
Pi Alpha National Physician Assistant Honor Society
Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants-2008
Finalist, UT Library Directors’ Award for Excellence in Library Resource Integration-2007
Glaxo-Wellcome Leadership Fellow 1997-1998
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Harvard Macy Institute Technology and AI: Transforming Health Professions Education 2-3-2026 to 3-24-2026.
2. Co-Editor-in-Chief- University of Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science 2025-current
3. Appointed Oral Health Champion-Mississippi for the Center for Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health 2023-2026 CIPCOH is a joint endeavor of Harvard University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine, the HMS Center for Care and the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health in partnership with MCPHS and Stony Brook University.
4. Appointed Site Visitor Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) 2014-2016
5. Editor-In-Chief- The Internet Journal of Academic Physician Assistants, 2001-2016
6. Non-Physician Clinical Education Committee, 2004, Vice-Chairman, 2004-2006, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
7. UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Development Series “Classrooms of the 21st Century”: Learner Centered Instruction, November 2004
8. UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Development Series” Classrooms of the 21st Century”: Student
Participation, October 2004
9. UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Development Series “Classrooms of the 21st Century”: Evaluation and
Feedback, February 2005
10. UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Development Series “Classrooms of the 21st Century” Instructional
Design, April 2005.
11. Invited participant “Oral Cancer Consortium”; New York University College of Dentistry, January 2005.
12. Licensed Independent Impaired Practitioner Health Committee Member, 2004-2007, MD Anderson Cancer Center
13. Speaker CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau, MD Anderson Cancer Center
14. 2000-2001 Duke University Faculty Development Conference- “Focused Seminars for New and Experienced Faculty”, March 2001
15. Speaker non-Nico-team. Join Medical Experts in the Fight Against Nicotine Dependence, Glaxo/Wellcome, 1998
16. Invited Moderator-Schering Pharmaceuticals, AAPA Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2000
17. APAP Graduate Rating Assessment Tool (GRADRAT) Committee member, 1997-2000
18. Patient Education Material Review Program, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Clinical Affairs, and Education Division (2001)
19. Duke University Faculty Development Training Program: Curriculum Writing Course, Duke University, North Carolina,1996
20. Laser Certification Course-The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, 1993
21. Basic Grant Writing- Houston, Texas, 1996
PUBLISHED
A. ARTICLES IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS
1. Submitted for Review JPAEA-PA Educator Advancement is a Workforce Issue: National Survey Findings. Akavan, R, Kilgore, R, Hussein, A, Rolfs, J, Roscoe, M, Munsell, D, Colletti, T, Kaufman, T, Rogers, B, Gray, R. (2026).
2. Somers J, Munsell D, Kilgore J. Depression, loneliness, and estrangement in the geriatric population: trends, impacts, and interventions. Physician Assistant Clinics. 2026;11(1):1-12. doi:10.1016/j.cpha.2025.08.001
3. Kilgore J, Somers J, Rolfs J, Munsell D, Allen E, Colletti T, Rogers B, Banger M, Delis N. (2025) "Roadmap to Better Mental Health Care," Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 2. https://lnkd.in/eEWudg_e
4. Rolfs J, Munsell D, Kilgore J, et al., 2025. Review of Post Professional Doctoral Education for the Physician Assistant/Associate: Recommendations for Entry-level Curriculum. Medical Research Archives, [online] 13(8). https://lnkd.in/e6bG8zFz 3i7.000 August 2025
5. Kilgore J, Rolfs J, Munsell D. "Leading with a Doctorate: The Impact of Advanced Scholarship on Leadership Effectiveness," Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science: Vol. 1: Iss. 3, Article 2. DOI: https://lnkd.in/gUgvYPFN
6. Attitudes and Beliefs of Physician Assistant Students about Advanced Directives. Neibuhr, BR, Eames, J, Munsell, DS; Stephenson, K. Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 2015 Jan; Vol 25, No 1.
7. Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell’s Palsy. Baugh RF, Basura GJ, Ishii LE, Schwartz SR, Drumheller CM, Burkholder R, Deckard NA, Dawson C, Driscoll C, Gillespie MB, Gurgel RK, Halperin J, Khalid AN, Kumar KA, Micco A, Munsell D, Rosenbaum S, Vaughan W. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Nov;149(3 Suppl):S1-27. doi: 10.1177/0194599813505967
8. Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell’s Palsy executive summary. Baugh RF, Basura GJ, Ishii LE, Schwartz SR, Drumheller CM, Burkholder R, Deckard NA, Dawson C, Driscoll C, Gillespie MB, Gurgel RK, Halperin J, Khalid AN, Kumar KA, Micco A, Munsell D, Rosenbaum S, Vaughan W. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Nov;149(5):656-63. doi: 10.1177/0194599813506835 Review.
9. Assessing the factors that affect potential prescribing patterns of Plan B in UTMB Physician Assistant Students. Munsell, D.S., Conner, L., Hickman, L., & Thurman, K. The Internet Journal of Academic Physician Assistants. 2009 6, (2)
10. Is sentinel node biopsy a better predictor of survival than conventional imaging for patients with T1/T2 squamous cell cancer of the oral cavity and N0 neck disease? Munsell, D.S. The Internet Journal of Head and Neck Surgery 2007, 1(2).
11. TMJ Disorders. Munsell, D.S. Clinician Reviews, 2007, 17(2), 42-47.
12. Geriatric Oral Lesions, UTMB Geriatric Module Website, UTMB WebCT. Munsell, DS (2005).
B. OTHER
1. Munsell, D. S. Oncology. In: Ballweg, R., Sullivan, E.M., Brown, D., & Vetrosky, D., eds. Physician Assistant: A
Guide to Clinical Practice 6th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2017
2. Munsell, D. S. Oncology. In: Ballweg, R., Sullivan, E.M., Brown, D., & Vetrosky, D., eds. Physician Assistant: A
Guide to Clinical Practice 4th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2013: 485-493.
3. Munsell, D.S. Neoplastic Disorders. In: Muma, R.D. & Lyons, B.A., eds. Patient Education: A Practical Approach
2nd Edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett; 2010: 186-202.
4. Munsell, D. S. Oncology. In: Ballweg, R., Sullivan, E.M., Brown, D., & Vetrosky, D., eds. Physician Assistant: A
Guide to Clinical Practice 4th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2008: 505-514.
5. Munsell, D.S. Dental Abscess. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary Care:
A Collaborative Practice 3rd Edition. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2003: 338-339.
6. Munsell, D.S. Diseases of the Salivary Glands. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg- Cook, J.,
eds. Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 3rd Edition. St. Louis MO: Mosby; 2003: 339-342.
7. Munsell, D. S. Epiglottitis. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary Care: A
Collaborative Practice 3rd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 342-344.
8. Munsell, D.S. Oral Infections. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary Care:
A Collaborative Practice 3rd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 344-346.
9. Munsell, D.S. Parotitis. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary Care: A
Collaborative Practice 3rd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 347-348.
10. Munsell, D.S. Peritonsillar Abscess. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary
Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 348- 350.
11. Munsell, D.S. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P. Sandberg-Cook, J., eds.
Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 350-353.
12. Munsell, D.S. Dental Abscess. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary
Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2003: 338-339.
13. Munsell, D.S. Diseases of the Salivary Glands. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg- Cook, J.,
eds. Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis MO: Mosby; 2003: 339-342.
14. Munsell, D.S. Epiglottitis. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary Care: A
Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 342-344.
15. Munsell, D.S. Oral Infections. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary
Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 344-346.
16. Munsell, D.S. Parotitis. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary Care: A
Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 347-348.
17. Munsell, D.S. Peritonsillar Abscess. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds.
Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 348- 350.
18. Munsell, D.S. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. In: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P. Sandberg-Cook, J., eds.
Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 2nd Edition. St. Louis, MO; Mosby; 2003: 350-353.
19. Munsell, D.S. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. In: Labus, J. The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook
2nd Edition. Philadelphia, PA; Saunders; 2004: 734-736.
20. Munsell, D.S. Cerumen Impaction. In: Labus, J. The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook 2nd Edition.
Philadelphia, PA; Saunders; 2004: 737-739.
21. Munsell, D.S. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. In: Labus, J. The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook 2nd
Edition. Philadelphia, PA; Saunders; 2004: 739-74.
22. Munsell, D.S. Otitis Media. In: Labus, J. The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook 2nd Edition. Philadelphia,
PA; Saunders: 2004: 757-760.
23. Munsell, D.S. Pharyngitis. In: Labus, J. The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook 2nd Edition. Philadelphia,
PA; Saunders; 2004: 760- 763.
24. Munsell, D.S. Tonsillitis. In: Labus, J. The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook 2nd Edition. Philadelphia,
PA; Saunders; 2004: 772-775.
25. Munsell, D.S. Dental Abscess. In: Butarro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J., eds. Primary
Care: A Collaborative Practice. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 1999: 266-267.
26. Munsell, D.S. Diseases of the Salivary Glands. In: Butarro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook, J.,
eds. Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 1999: 267-270.
27. Munsell, D.S. Oral infections. In: Butarro, T.M., Trybulski J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook J., eds. Primary Care:
A Collaborative Practice. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 1999: 272-274.
28. Munsell, D.S. Parotitis. In: Butarro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P.P., Sandberg-Cook J., eds. Primary Care: A
Collaborative Practice. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 1999: 275-276
29. Foreman, D.S., Callender, D. L. Head and Neck Cancer. In: Boyer, K., Ford, M., Judkins, A., Levin, B., eds.
Primary Care Oncology. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 1999: 42-56.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Munsell, D. “The History of the PA Profession in the United States”. International Academy of Physician Assistant Educators Annual Meeting. 15th Annual IAPAE Conference - October 1-4, 2024.
2. Munsell, D. “Institutional Support for Provisional and Continuing PA Programs - How to Get What You Need”. Massey and Martin, LLC. Webinar Series. July 25, 2023.
3. Munsell, D. “Institutional Support for Provisional and Continuing PA Programs – What Does Institutional Support Look Like? Massey and Martin, LLC. Webinar Series. July 18, 2023.
4. Munsell, D. “Institutional Support for Provisional and Continuing PA Programs- The ARC-PA Standards.” Massey and Martin, LLC. Webinar Series. July 11, 2023.
5. Munsell, D. “Killer B’s: ARC-PA Standard B1.03. Standard B1.03 Subsections G and H.” Massey and Martin, LLC. Webinar Series. March 28, 2023.
6. Munsell, D. “Killer B’s: ARC-PA Standard B1.03. Standard B1.03 Subsections E and F.” Massey and Martin, LLC.
Webinar Series. March 21, 2023.
7. Munsell, D. “Killer B’s: ARC-PA Standard B1.03. Introduction to Standard B1.03 Changes.” Massey and Martin, LLC. Webinar Series. March 14, 2023.
8. Munsell, D. “What You Need to Know About ARC-PA Standard B2.10 Interprofessional Instruction.”
Interprofessional Education: What it is and What it is NOT.” Webinar Series. Massey and Martin, LLC. July 26,
2022
9. Munsell, D. “What You Need to Know About ARC-PA Standard B2.10 Interprofessional Instruction.”
“Interprofessional Education: The Three Components of Standard B2.10.” Massey and Martin, LLC. Webinar Series, July 19, 2022.
10. Munsell, D. “What You Need to Know About ARC-PA Standard B2.10 Interprofessional Instruction. Interprofessional Education: Implementation Strategies and Documentation of Standard B2.10.”Webinar Series. Massey and Martin, LLC. July 12, 2022
11. Munsell, D. “Preparing for Your ARC-PA Site Visit. The Final Touches.” Webinar Series. Massey and Martin, LLC. May 24, 2022.
12. Munsell, D. “Preparing for Your ARC-PA Site Visit. Creating the WOW Factor.” Webinar Series. Massey and Martin, LLC. May 17, 2022.
13. Munsell, D. “Preparing for Your ARC-PA Site Visit. Setting Up for Your Sight Visit.” Webinar Series. Massey Martin, LLC. May 10, 2022.
14. Munsell, D. “Preparing for Your ARC-PA Site Visit. Understanding the Basics.” Webinar Series. Massey and Martin, LLC. May 3, 2022.
15. Munsell, D. “Second Annual Mississippi State University Interprofessional Education Experience.” Mississippi State University-Meridian. February 10, 2023
16. Munsell, D. “First Annual Mississippi State University Interprofessional Education Experience.” Mississippi State University-Meridian. February 11, 2022
17. Munsell, D.S. “Management of Post – Operative and Treatment Complications of Head and Neck Cancer Therapy”.6th Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (March 30-April 4, 2016). Orlando, Florida.
18. Munsell, DS. Basic Fiberoptic Skills in ENT Workshop. 6th Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (March 30-April 4, 2016). Orlando, Florida.
19. Munsell, D.S. “Bell’s Palsy Clinical Guidelines” 4th Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 24-27, 2014). Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
20. Munsell, D.S. “Basic Fiberoptic Flexible Endoscopy Workshop.”4th Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 25-28, 2013). Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
21. Munsell, D.S. “Care of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient.” 3rd Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 25-28, 2013). New York, New York.
22. Munsell, D.S. “Basic Fiberoptic Flexible Endoscopy Workshop.”3rd Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 25-28, 2013). New York, New York.
23. Munsell, D.S. “Advanced Fiberoptic Flexible Endoscopy Workshop.” 3rd Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 25-28, 2013). New York, New York.
24. Munsell, D.S. “Geriatric Otolaryngology” 2nd Annual ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of American
Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 12-15, 2012). Arlington, Virginia.
25. Munsell, D.S. “Basic Fiberoptic Flexible Endoscopy Workshop.” ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of American
Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (April 12-15, 2012). Arlington, Virginia.
26. Munsell, D.S. “What’s that on Your Neck?” 3rd Annual Allergy/Asthma /ENT Conference provided by the
Academy of Physician Assistants in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; (August 12-14, 2011). San Antonio, TX.
27. Munsell, D.S. “A PA Cares for Me.” West Harris Count Branch of American Association of University Women
Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science; (March 5, 2011). Houston, Texas.
28. Munsell, D.S. “Fiberoptic Flexible Endoscopy Workshop.” ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of American
Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (February 17-20, 2011). Atlanta, Georgia.
29. Munsell, D.S. “Geriatric Otolaryngology.” ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of American
Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (February 17-20, 2011). Atlanta, Georgia.
30. Munsell, D.S. “Head and Neck Cancers.” ENT for the PA-C Joint Conference of American
Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the
Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology; (February 17-20, 2011). Atlanta, Georgia.
31. Munsell, D.S. “A PA Cares for Me.” West Harris Count Branch of American Association of University Women
Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science; (March 6, 2010). Houston, TX.
32. Munsell, D.S. “Screening for Oral Cavity Cancers.” Texas Academy of Physician Assistants 35th Annual
Conference; (February 26, 2010). Houston, TX.
33. Munsell, D.S. “Head and Neck Disorders.” American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference.
(May 2009). San Diego, CA.
34. Munsell, D.S. “A PA Cares for Me ” West Harris Count Branch of American Association of University Women
Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science; (February 28, 2009). Houston, TX.
35. Munsell, D.S. “Fiberoptic Endoscopy of the Head and Neck.” Second Annual Allergy/Asthma/ENT Conference.
(August 9, 2008). Boston, MA.
36. Munsell, D.S. “GERD and Laryngeal Cancer: Is there a REAL Connection?” American Academy of Physician
Assistants Annual Conference; (May 2008). San Antonio, TX.
37. Munsell, D.S. “A PA Cares for Me.” West Harris Count Branch of American Association of University Women
Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science; (March 8, 2008). Houston, TX.
38. Munsell, D.S. “Fiberoptic Endoscopy of the Head and Neck.” First Annual Allergy/Asthma/ENT Conference.
(August 2007). Phoenix, AZ.
39. Munsell, D.S. “A PA Cares for Me.” West Harris Count Branch of American Association of University Women
Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science; (March 5, 2007) Houston, TX.
40. Munsell, D.S. “Long-term Sequelae of Head and Neck Radiation.” Greater Houston Area Chapter of the Society
of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck /Nurses; (April 8, 2006). MDACC Houston, TX.
41. Munsell, D.S. “A PA Cares for Me.” West Harris Count Branch of American Association of University Women
Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science; (February 25, 2006) Houston, TX.
42. Munsell, D.S. “Open Your Mouth and Say AHHH…Prevention and Detection of Oral Cavity Malignancies.”
Academy of Family Practice PAs Annual Meeting; (November 13, 2005). San Antonio, TX.
43. Munsell, D.S., Jamison, S. “Long-term Sequelae of Head and Neck Radiation.” Society of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Nurses Annual Meeting; (September 25, 2005). Los Angeles, CA. Unable to present due to Hurricane
Rita.
44. Munsell, D.S. “Head and Neck Cancer – Primary Care Pearls.” Academy of Family Practice Physician
Assistants-Annual Conference; (November 7, 2004). San Antonio, TX.
45. Munsell, D.S. “Fiberoptic Endoscopy of the Head and Neck.” American Academy of Physician Assistants-
Annual Conference Workshop; (June 2004). Las Vegas, NV.
46. Munsell, D.S. “Collaboration in a Head and Neck Outpatient Center.” Society of Otolaryngology-Head and
Neck Nurses Annual Meeting; (September 20, 2003). New Orleans, LA.
47. Munsell, D.S. Workshop “Fiberoptic Endoscopy of the Head and Neck.” American Academy of Physician
Assistants-Annual Conference; (May 25, 2003). New Orleans, LA.
48. Munsell, D.S. “Adult Ear Pain-What You Shouldn’t Miss.” American Academy of Physician Assistants-Annual
Conference; (May 2002). Boston, MA.
49. Munsell, D.S. “Common Oral Lesions in Adults.” Fourth Annual Meeting of the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology; (October 2001). Houston, TX.
50. Munsell, D. Moderator, “Consult with the Specialists: Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis.” American Academy of
Physician Assistants – Annual Conference; (May 2001). Anaheim, CA.
51. Munsell, D. Moderator, “The Reason to Treat Sneezin.” American Academy of Physician Assistants-Annual
Conference; (May 2000). Chicago, IL.
52. Munsell, D.S. “Common Oral Lesions in Adults.” American Academy of Physician Assistants-Annual
Conference; (May 2000). Chicago, IL.
53. Munsell, D.S. “Laryngeal Papillomatosis.” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,
Society of Physician Assistants in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery-Annual Conference; (September,
1994). San Diego, CA.
Research Project Mentor
1. “Should Physician Assistant Postgraduate Programs Be Accredited? A Texas Physician Assistant Questionnaire.”
Munsell, D. S., Cringle, J., Ivey, N. & Ready, A. (2005).
2. “Oxandrolone Versus Topical Antimicrobial Therapy in Burn Wound Healing-A Meta-Analysis,” Munsell, D. S.,
Bandoo, T., & Telford, M. (2006).
3. “Assessment of Attitudes and Knowledge of Oral Cancer in Texas Physician Assistant Students.” Munsell, D. S.,
Devlin, L., Madu, R., & Sanchez, M. (2006).
4. “Attitudes and Usage of Levonorgestrel (Plan B®) Among Physicians and Mid-Level Providers in The Emergency
Department.” Munsell, D. S., Brock, K., Foster, J.; & Kapalski, A. (2006).
5. “Assessing the Factors That Affect Potential Prescribing Patterns of Plan B® In UTMB Physician Assistant
Students.” Munsell, D. S., Conner, L.; Hickman, L.; & Thurman, K. (2006).
6. “A Study of Women and Mothers of Minor Age Children’s Knowledge of HPV as Well as the Attitudes Toward
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine.” Munsell, D. S., Gray, C., Reed, J., Vasquez, J., & Wilson, E. (2007).
7. “Assessment of Knowledge Concerning HPV, the HPV Vaccine, and Cervical Cancer Screening Among College
Females in South Central and Southeast Texas.” Munsell, D. S., Heckaman, K., Reynolds, L., & Vlasak, J.
(2007).
8. “Success Rates of Supportive Therapy and Nicotine Replacement with the Additional Use of Buproprion for
Smoking Cessation.” Munsell, D. S., Breyer, J., & Scheiber, P. (2007).
9. “Assessment of Environmental Lead Knowledge and Risk Factors in the Galveston Community.” Munsell, D.S.,
Ashcroft, A., Bewers, R., Christopher, C., Newton, J., & Simon, A. (2008).
10. “The Luke Society: A Descriptive Demographic and Medical Needs Assessment.” Munsell, D.S., Anderson, E.,
Labadie, K., Ludwick, J., Schwartz, S., & Willis, K. (2009).
11. “Men’s Receptiveness to Receiving the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine in the Galveston Area.” Munsell,
D.S., Brownfield, A., Butler, A., Carter, T., Finke, V., & Hancock, K. S. (2009)
Manuscripts Reviewed (External Peer Reviewer)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc.
1. Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty.
Ishii LE1, Tollefson TT2, Basura GJ3, Rosenfeld RM4, Abramson PJ5, Chaiet SR6, Davis KS7, Doghramji K8, Farrior EH9, Finestone SA10, Ishman SL11, Murphy RX Jr12, Park JG13, Setzen M14, Strike DJ15, Walsh SA10, Warner JP16, Nnacheta LC17. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Feb; 156(2-suppl): S1-S30. Doi 10. 1177/0194599816683153.
2. Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults. Laura Bontempo, MD, MEd, Itzhak Brook, MD, MSc, Davoren Ann Chick, MD, FACP, Maria Colandrea, DNP, NP-C, CORLN, CCRN, Sandra A. Finestone, PsyD, Jason C. Fowler, PA-C, Christopher C. Griffith, MD, Zeb Henson, MD, Corinna Levine, MD, MPH, Vikas Mehta, MD, Andrew Salama, DDS, MD, Joseph Scharpf, MD, Deborah R. Shatzkes, MD, Wendy B. Stern, MD, Jay S. Youngerman, MD. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, 2017.
3. Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Earwax (Cerumen Impaction). Seth R. Schwartz, MD, MPH1, Anthony E. Magit, MD, MPH2,Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH3, Bopanna B. Ballachanda, PhD4,Jesse M. Hackell, MD5, Helene J. Krouse, PhD, RN6, Claire M. Lawlor, MD7,Kenneth Lin, MD, MPH8, Kourosh Parham, MD, PhD9, David R. Stutz, MD10,
Sandy Walsh11, Erika A. Woodson, MD12, Ken Yanagisawa, MD13,and Eugene R. Cunningham Jr, MS14.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017, Vol 156(IS) SI-S29. Doi: 10.1177/0194599816671491
4. Review and Revise Chapter 8 Hemophilia In: Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals; McClary, Laura Gunder and Martin, Scott A., Jones and Bartlett Learning, Sudbury, MA 2017.
5. Review and Revise Chapter Thirteen Hyperlipidemia In: Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals; McClary, Laura Gunder and Martin, Scott A., Jones and Bartlett Learning, Sudbury, MA 2017.
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