Pabian Chosen to be Part of ASAHP’s Expanded Leadership Development

On March 25, the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions announced that 21 members have been selected to participate in its 2025 Leadership Development Program (LDP), including the College of Health Sciences’ Patrick Pabian, PT, DPT, PhD.

Established in 2005, this prestigious program provides a broad spectrum of training opportunities for future Deans and leaders in health professions education. Modules will include management skills, budgeting and conflict resolution, among other administrative topics that are critical for successful leadership.

The 2025 program will be implemented in two phases: Part I is scheduled for April 15-16 in Nashville, Tenn., focusing on leadership styles and budgeting. Part II will take place October 14-16 in Indianapolis, IN immediately prior to the 2025 ASAHP Annual Conference.

Pabian, a professor and department chair for the Department of Physical therapy at the University of Kentucky, completed a fellowship in higher education leadership through the American Physical Therapy Association and is recognized as a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.

He is also a board-certified clinical specialist in both orthopedic physical therapy and sports physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He received his PhD in higher education from the University of Central Florida, while also completing a graduate certificate in advanced quantitative methodology in educational and human sciences. His educational research focuses on contemporary issues in graduate and professional education, with a special concentration on interprofessional education and practice. His scholarly focus in clinical physical therapy practice has focused on post-operative management of orthopedic and sports medicine populations

Dr. Pabian is an active leader in numerous academic, research, interprofessional education, and interprofessional practice organizations. His professional service includes being a board member and vice president for the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy.

Between the programs in April and October, there will be numerous opportunities for participants to collaborate on team projects that will be based on timely events affecting institutions of higher education. Participants will have the opportunity to pursue issues of interest while also developing personal leadership skills.

“For twenty years, ASAHP’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) has equipped future academic leaders and Deans with top notch leadership skills for success in higher education administration,” said ASAHP President  Dr. Craig R. Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP, Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University. “This year is no exception. With a stellar lineup of speakers, participants will engage in workshops designed to enhance their leadership abilities, foster professional growth, and strengthen their institutions.”

The 2025 Leadership Development Program participants include:

(listed alphabetically by last name)

• Darcy Carter, DHSc, MHA, Department Chair, Weber State University
• Catherine M. Cooper, M.S., Chair, Department of Radiologic Sciences, University of South Alabama
• Ramona Dorough, PhD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development, UT Southwestern School of Health Professions
• Katie Eliot, PhD, RDN, Associate Professor, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
• Irina Ellison, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Programs, College of Health Professions, Sacred Heart University
• Yvonne Golightly, PT, MS, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research and Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Allied Health Professions
• Ryan Krzyzanowicz, DAT, ATC, Program Director Athletic Training Education and Clinical Associate Professor - University at Buffalo
• Shonda Lawrence, Ph.D., MSW, MS, Assistant Dean/Associate Professor, Governors State University
• Sarah McKinnon, OTD, Interim Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions
• Kim Mace, DAT, ATC, Interim Chair, Department of Health Science, MGH Institute of Health Professions
• Amy Mattila, PhD, MBA, MS, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Department Chair of Occupational Therapy, Duquesne University
• Patrick Pabian PT, DPT, PhD, Professor & Department Chair, University of Kentucky
• Yovanna Pomarico, Director & Assistant Professor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
• Oaklee Rogers, PhD, OTR/L, Associate Dean, Northern Arizona University
• Shannon W. Salley, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Dean, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, Longwood University
• Sara Scholtes, PT, DPT, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, North Central College
• Bruce Searles, PhD, CCP, Executive Assistant Dean, SUNY Upstate Medical University
• Hannah Siburt, AuD, PhD, Division Director, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Janet Simon PhD, Associate Dean for Research, Ohio University
• Lesley E. Tomaszewski, PhD, MS, BA, MHA Director, Stony Brook Medicine
• Tracy Wall PT, PhD, Program Director and Professor, Quinnipiac University

About ASAHP

The Association of School Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) is a national professional organization of 130 universities and employers focused on critical issues affecting health professions education. ASAHP’s mission is to advance health professions education and discovery through interprofessional collaboration, leadership, excellence, and innovation. As much as 60% of the U.S. healthcare workforce may be classified as ‘health professions’ which are distinct from medicine, nursing, and dentistry, yet equally vital to the health and wellbeing of our society.