Adam R. Olsen, DMSc. MS, PA-C, CCDS
Adjunct Instructor
Office Location
Physician Assistant Studies
Tandet Building 237
Professional Interests
- Primary Care Medicine
- Preventative Care
- Clinical Anatomy Education
- Heart Failure Management
- Cardiac Device Management
Primary Professional Service/Affiliations
- Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants (ConnAPA)
- Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology (APAC)
Specialties
- Cardiology/Electrophysiology
- Emergency Medicine
Degrees & Certifications
- D.M.Sc., 2023, AT Stills University, Mesa, AZ
- MS in Physician Assistant Studies, 2016, Touro College School of Health Sciences, NY
- BS in Physician Assistant Studies, 2002, Touro College School of Health Sciences, NY
- BS in Biology, 1999, University at Albany, NY
Certifications
- National Board Certified Physician Assistant
- Board Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS), 2013, International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Teaching Responsibilities
- PA 501 & 502: Medical Science I/II: Human Anatomy
- PA 504 & 505 Principles of Medicine I/II: Pulmonology, Cardiology
- PA 512 & 513: Diagnostic Medicine I/II: Radiology; EKG
- PA 521 Clinical Skills & Procedures
- PA 601 Internal Medicine
- PA 612 Co-teach Masters Capstone
Research Interests
- Utilizing virtual anatomy technology for health professional student education of human anatomy
- Development of a Human Anatomy Summer Enrichment Program for High School Students
Awards & Fellowships
- Phi Alpha Honor Society for Physician Assistants
- Preceptor of the Year Award 2016, University of Bridgeport PA Program
- Summa Cum Laude, Touro College School of Health Sciences PA Program
- Valedictorian, Touro College School of Health Sciences PA Program