Joseph Weber

Professor, Director of Program Assessment, PA Studies, Texas

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EDUCATION

DHSc: Doctor of Health Sciences concentrating in Global Health 

MBA: Master of Business Administration with extensive budget, and management expertise

MPAS: Master of Physician Assistant Studies with clinical experience 

BS: Bachelor of Science in Management Science

AAB: Associate of Applied Business

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Physician Assistant Program

COURSES TAUGHT

• Pharmacology
• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Medicine
• Addiction Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Research Methods
• Health Economics
• Capstone Series (Doctoral level)
• Biomedical Ethics
• Pathophysiology
• Clinical Medicine
• Anatomy & Physiology I and II
• Biology
• Exercise Physiology
• Evidence Based Medicine
• Medical Simulation Technology

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS

Dr. Joseph G. Weber brings extensive expertise across multiple disciplines, creating a unique professional profile that bridges healthcare, education, business administration, and emerging technologies.

As a Doctor of Health Sciences with concentration in Global Health and a licensed Physician Assistant, Dr. Weber possesses deep clinical knowledge in multiple areas, particularly in behavioral health, addiction medicine, endocrinology, and emergency medicine. His medical expertise is complemented by significant academic leadership, having successfully established and directed two Physician Assistant programs from the ground up, with comprehensive experience in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and program assessment.

Dr. Weber's business acumen, developed through his MBA and extensive management experience at organizations including Microsoft and Lubrizol, enables him to excel in strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership. This business perspective informs his approach to healthcare education administration, where he has consistently developed sustainable, high-performing academic programs.

In recent years, Dr. Weber has developed significant expertise in artificial intelligence applications within healthcare and education. He provides specialized guidance on AI implementation for course preparation, examination development, and comprehensive data analysis including thematic and sentiment analysis for accreditation self-studies. His consultancy work includes training faculty on effective AI utilization while maintaining educational integrity. Dr. Weber leverages artificial intelligence tools for deep quantitative and qualitative analysis, enhancing program assessment processes and improving educational outcomes through technology-enhanced instructional methodologies.
This integration of clinical practice, educational leadership, business management, and technological innovation positions Dr. Weber as a forward-thinking leader in healthcare education, particularly suited to address the evolving challenges and opportunities at the intersection of medical education, administrative excellence, and emerging technologies.

My research interests lie at the intersection of healthcare education, clinical practice, and emerging technologies, with particular focus on the following areas:

AI Applications in Healthcare Education: I am pursuing research on the integration of artificial intelligence in medical education, specifically examining how AI can enhance curriculum development, assessment methodologies, and learning analytics while maintaining educational integrity and human-centered teaching approaches.

Simulation-Based Medical Education: Building on my previous publications in this area, I am interested in advancing research on simulation technology effectiveness in physician assistant education, with emphasis on measuring clinical reasoning development and translation to patient care outcomes.

Global Health Initiatives: Drawing from my Doctorate in Health Sciences with concentration in Global Health, I am exploring models for expanding physician assistant practice in underserved global regions, examining barriers to implementation and strategies for culturally appropriate integration.

Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care: My clinical background in behavioral medicine informs my interest in researching models for effective integration of mental health services within primary care settings, with particular attention to addiction medicine approaches and interdisciplinary team dynamics.
Health Professions Program Assessment: I am interested in developing innovative metrics and methodologies for measuring program effectiveness beyond traditional assessment models, exploring predictive analytics for student success and graduate professional performance.
Faith and Medicine: Building on my experience as a chaplain and C.S. Lewis Fellow, I am pursuing research on the intersection of spirituality and healthcare practice, examining both provider and patient perspectives on integrating spiritual dimensions in clinical encounters.

Technology-Enhanced Clinical Decision Making: I am investigating how emerging technologies, including AI-assisted diagnostic tools, can augment clinical reasoning in physician assistant practice while maintaining appropriate professional judgment and ethical considerations.

These research interests reflect my commitment to advancing healthcare education and practice through evidence-based approaches that integrate clinical expertise, technological innovation, and humanistic values.

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Grants Recieved

• State of Pennsylvania: Telemedicine in Rural Health (Lead Principal Investigator)
• Lubrizol Foundation: Chemistry Majors Enrichment Initiative (Co-author)
• Cleveland Foundation / Geauga Fund: Virtual Cadaver, Anatomage Table
• Fullerton Foundation: Virtual Anatomy
• Numerous gifts from alumni and organizations

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Inducted into the Lakeland Community College Alumni Hall of Fame
• Teacher of the Year-Teaching Excellence Award Recipient, Lakeland Community College
• Nominated by PA students for the 2021 AAPA PA of the Year Award
• Recipient of three ATSU Golden Apple Adjunct Faculty Teaching Awards
• "Outstanding Contributor - Top 25 Employees in the World" award at Ethyl Corporation
• Graduated Top in Class with Pi Alpha honors (MPAS program at Gannon University)
• Lake Erie College Board of Trustees Award of Commendation, 2016
• 1st Place, Pennsylvania Karate Association, Lake Erie Nationals
• C.S. Lewis Fellow

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Weber has been quoted in various business publications including Crain's Cleveland Business (February 2001), Network World (October 1994), Open Systems Today (November 1993), Business Week (March 1993), and Computer World (December 1993).

His healthcare publications include:

Co-author of "Gold: On the Way to Becoming the Gold Standard in the Fight Against Cancer" (pending publication) with Ghimire, A., Kim, H.A., Smith, H., Freidman, J., and Tedesco, J.

Author of "Simulation-Based Med Ed" in Advance for PAs/NPs (January 2016), and "Medical Simulation: An education strategy worth exploring" in the same journal (April 2017)

Co-author of "Identifying and managing intracranial complications of sinusitis in children: a retrospective series" in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (2011)

Presenter of research on "Identifying and Managing Intracranial Complications of Sinusitis in Children" at the American Academy of Neurology (April 2010)

Technology author and blogger for the "Scalpel: Technology at the Edge of Medicine" column in PA Advance Magazine

Author of "iPhone Breaking Thru the Hallowed Halls of Medicine" in PA Advance Journal (April 2010)

Dr. Weber has also served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinician Reviews and participated in doctoral dissertation review for research on sleep disturbances in U.S. firefighters.