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Jim Carney PA,DFAAPA

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Ray Cord PA-C, DFAAPA

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Northeastern University

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I have been a PA for 25 years starting at MHRI in General Surgery then moving into Cardiac Surgery at the Miriam Hospital.  I also worked in private practice doing Internal Medicine specializing in Nephrology before returning to Cardiac Surgery at RI Hospital.  I've served as President of the RIAPA in the past as well as President for the American Academy of Nephrology PAs.  My goals are to continue to make RI the best state to be a PA as well as a goal of building membership and improving communications for PAs in Rhode Island. 

Emma Banks PA-C

General Surgery

Quinnipiac University

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I have been a practicing PA for three years, currently working in surgery at Memorial Hospital of RI, with experience in general surgery, urology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics.  I was a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac University's PA program.  I am excited to serve as president of RIAPA this year, after serving as a board member for the past two years.  I am looking forward to an exciting year as RIAPA celebrates their 40th anniversary as an organization.  

Mary Furlong PA-C

Bryant University

Class of 2017

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I graduated Bryant University (Go Bulldogs!) class of 2017. I grew up on Long Island and graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Biology. This past year I served as Bryant's student representative for RIAPA and have thoroughly enjoyed my time participating in government affairs. 

Christopher Ferreira PA-C

Bryant University PA Program Faculty

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - Boston 

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 I am from Providence, RI and a lifelong Rhode Islander now residing in Warwick.  I attended PA school at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (Boston, MA) and graduated magna cum laude in May 2008.  I have practiced in both RI and MA in Urgent Care, ENT/Otolaryngology, Emergency Medicine, and now I am full-time faculty at the Bryant University PA Program as the Director of Clinical Education and a Clinical Assistant Professor (as well as per-diem clinical work in the ED and outpatient ENT). 

Read my full Bio >> CHRIS FERREIRA.pdf  

Danielle Robbins PA-C

St. Joseph Health Center

University of New England

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Currently, I'm practicing at St. Joseph Health Center in the Pediatric Clinic in Providence.  I have experience in primary care, emergency medicine, and occupation medicine.  I graduated from University of New England in 2004. I look forward to working with RIAPA to keep the forward progress of this profession.

Nicholas Vitale PA-S

Bryant University

Class of 2018

My name is Nick, and I’m a first year PA student at Bryant University. I’m originally from Lawrence, MA, and I lived in MA my whole life before moving to Johnston, RI to come to Bryant. I graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Molecular Biology, and worked for two years as a Nurse’s Aide and as an ER Tech. I’m excited to be joining the ranks of Physician Assistants in Rhode Island, and I am excited to be my class’s student representative at RIAPA. I’ve enjoyed learning about the multitudes of ways RIAPA serves our profession, especially in the state house in Providence.  

Ethan Walsh PA-S

Johnson & Wales University

Class of 201

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Ethan is a first year PA student at Johnson & Wales University.  He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2015 where he earned bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Biology.  Prior to PA school Ethan worked as an EMT and his interests include critical care and oncology.  As the alternate RIAPA representative for Johnson & Wales, Ethan hopes to learn how to advocate for the PA community and help advance the profession.