C. Richard Finley, Ed.D, PA-C

Dr. Finley joined the faculty of the Physician Assistant Program in July 1996 as a Clinical Instructor, and currently holds the rank of Associate Professor. 

He began his clinical career as a physician assistant while on active duty in the United States Air Force, having graduated from the School of Heath Care Sciences at Sheppard Air Force Base with a Bachelor of Science as Physician Associate conferred by the University of Oklahoma in November 1982.  He retired from the Air Force in May 1992, and worked as a Locum Tenens physician assistant until joining the faculty at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). 

Dr. Finley completed a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree, with an emphasis in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, through the Distance Learning Option of the University of Nebraska, with degree conferral in April 1998; and completed a Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology and Distance Education at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services of NSU, with degree conferral in December 2006.

Research Interests:
Electronic medical records and handheld computing by physician assistants in clinical practice.

Publications:
Bobak, R., Cassarino, C., & Finley, C.R. (2005) Three Issues in Distance Learning, Distance Learning, Vol 1, 5.
 
Finley, C.R. (2005) Instructional Technology: A Profession vs. a Field of Study, Distance Learning, Vol 2, 5.

Affiliations:
American Academy of Physician Assistants – Fellow
Florida Academy of Physician Assistants – Fellow

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