Education

1996	PhD, School of English, University of Leeds, Leeds UK
1991	MA, Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds UK
1990	BA, English, San Francisco State University, San Francisco CA (summa cum laude)

Current Faculty/Staff Responsibilities

Director of Research and Graduate Programs, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies

• Research and Writing for Evidence-Based Medicine (summer quarter)
• ‘Bridge’ Writing Workshops for entering students (summer quarter)
• Online Ethics Chat group facilitator, MEDEX 472: PA Roles (spring quarter)
• Graduate advisory committees for concurrent MEDEX-MPH students
• Individual tutoring in writing and research for physician assistant students
• Administration, Grand Rounds Lecture Series
• Committee work:
• Director, Research Committee
• Director, Master’s Degree Development Committees
• Administration, Student Progress Committee
• Administration, Continuing Medical Education and Postgraduate Products Committee
• Member, Evaluation Committee
• Member, Technology Management Committee
• Member, MEDEX Management Committee

Academic Work History

2005-Present	Director of Research and Graduate Programs, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle WA
1998–2005	Research Coordinator and Editor, Special Projects Coordinator, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle WA
1992–1995	Conference Director, International Medieval Institute, University of Leeds, Leeds UK
1992–1995	Editorial Assistant, International Medieval Bibliography, University of Leeds, Leeds UK
1992–1993	Teaching Assistant, Tutor, School of English, University of Leeds, Leeds UK

Professional Organizations

2009-Present	Member, Advisory Board for the Journal of PA Education
2006-Present	Member, Medieval Academy of America
2005-Present	Member, Physician Assistant History Society
1998-Present	Member, Physician Assistant Education Association (formerly Association of Physician Assistant Programs)
1993-Present	Member, Viking Society for Northern Research (UK)

Awards & Honors

1990–1994	Various UK scholarships for overseas students
1990	Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
1989	Golden Key National Honor Society

Research Interests

Physician assistant education, educational methods, medical ethics, professionalism

Selected Bibliography

• Gianola FJ, Wick KH.  Clinical ethics.  In: Ballweg R, ed.  Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice.  4th ed.  Philadelphia PA: Elsevier; [in press].
• Ballweg R, Wick KH.  The uninsured: challenges and solutions.  In: Ballweg R, ed.  Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice.  4th ed.  Philadelphia PA: Elsevier; [in press].
• Brock DM, Wick KH, Landel G, Nagasawa P, Robins L.  Biopsychosocial concerns in primary care: student, patient and physician attitudes.  Poster session at: Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Education Forum. Tucson AZ; 2007.
• Stoll H, Wick KH, Guthrie M, Zimmer P.  Interdisciplinary coursework: pathophysiology with PA, NP and PT students.  Poster session at: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 35th Annual Conference.  Philadelphia PA; 2007.
• Haverkamp K, Brock DM, Evans TC, Wick KH.  Physician assistant and nurse practitioner students: program and profession selection.  Poster session at: PAEA Education Forum.  Quebec City PQ; 2006.
• Ballweg R, Wick KH.  MEDEX Northwest: workforce innovations.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education.  2007;18(3):30–39.
• Wick KH, Gianola FJ.  Morality, professionalism, and clinical ethics, part II.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education.  2007;18(2):68–70.
• Becenti JB, Wick KH.  Tradition and treatment: the impact of cultural beliefs on medical decision-making.  Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.  2006;19(12):16–18.
• Evans TC, Wick KH, Brock DM, Schaad DC, Ballweg R.  Academic degrees and clinical practice characteristics: the University of Washington physician assistant program: 1969–2000.  Journal of Rural Health.  2006;22(3):212–219.
• Cupp RC, Brock DM, Landel G, Wick KH.  What happened in Basic Clinical Skills 2005?  Teaching the physical exam.  Poster session at: AAPA’s 34th Annual Conference.  San Francisco CA; 2006.
• Brock DM, Ballweg R, Wick KH, Byorth K.  Online collaborative exercises: the implications of anonymous participation.  Perspective on Physician Assistant Education.  2005;16(1):13–17.
• Evans TC, Brock DM, Wick KH, Gianola FJ.  Former military medical personnel: MEDEX Northwest Graduates.  Poster session at: APAP Education Forum. Las Croabas PR; 2005.
• Cupp RC, Landel G, Wick KH.  Key points: improving student retention of lecture content.  Poster session at: AAPA’s 33rd Annual Conference.  Orlando FL; 2005.
• Parker CE, Evans TC, Wick KH, Gianola FJ, Landel G.  Most effective PA student study techniques.  Poster session at: AAPAs’ 32nd Annual Conference.  Las Vegas NV; 2004.
• Evans TC, Stoll H, Wick KH, Landel G.  Basic science in clinical medicine: a new course for PA students.  Poster session at: AAPA’s 32nd Annual Conference.  Las Vegas NV; 2004.
• Ballweg R, Wick KH, Johnston J.  A 15-year history of federal grants to MEDEX Northwest.  Perspective on Physician Assistant Education.  2003;14(2):88–95.
  
• Brock DM, Scott T, Wick KH.  Student use of handheld computers in clinical settings: a survey.  Perspective on Physician Assistant Education.  2003;14(1):13–16.
  Stoll H, Wick KH.  Teaching medication basics: prescription-writing exercises for PA students. Poster presentation at: APAP Education Forum.  Phoenix AZ; 2003.
• Ballweg R, Wick KH, Landel G.  Promoting primary care: the six-month primary care preceptorship.  Poster session at: AAPA’s 30th Annual Conference.  Boston MA; 2002.
  
• Brock DM, Ballweg R, Jenkins L, Wick KH.  Web-based collaborative exercises: lessons learned in conducting on-line discussion forums.  Perspective on Physician Assistant Education. 2001;12(4):227–23