Why PA Faculty Struggle to Publish

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor at Northeastern University, dive into the challenges PA faculty face when it comes to publishing research. They’re joined by Dr. Amy Roberts, PA-C of Hofstra Northwell and Dr. Mirela Bruza-Augatis, PA-C of Seton Hall University to discuss their recent study on the issue. Together, they unpack findings from the 2019 PA Education Association faculty and director dataset, revealing how factors such as tenure-track status, academic rank, advanced degrees, and research funding influence productivity. The conversation also highlights the toll of heavy teaching, clinical, and service responsibilities on motivation and burnout, and explores how institutions can better support PA faculty in building a culture of scholarship. Show notes JPAE article: An Update on Scholarly Productivity for Physician Assistant/Associate Faculty The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.