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Kristy Goodman, MS, MPH, PA-C

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Assistant Professor II

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Associate Director of Continuous Improvement
Position: PA Principal Faculty

Biography

Kristy Goodman received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Health and Wellness from the University at Buffalo and completed a dual-degree program at Rutgers University where she earned a Master of Science in PA Studies and a Master of Public Health in Health Education and Behavioral Science. After receiving her graduate degrees, PA Goodman completed a postgraduate residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. PA Goodman is an advocate for evidence-based, patient-centered care and has worked in a variety of women's health settings providing preconception and prenatal care, emergency obstetric triage, labor and delivery services, sexual health, preventative care, and infertility treatment with a focus on underserved populations in California.

Degrees

2013

M.S., Physician Assistant, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, United StatesDissertation: Patient Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing in An Urban Clinic: A Comparison of Patient Perceived Testing and Actual Tests Performed

2012

MPH, Health Education and Behavioral Science, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, United StatesDissertation: Patient Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing in An Urban Clinic: A Comparison of Patient Perceived Testing and Actual Tests Performed

2009

B.Sc., Exercise Science, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States

Professional Licensures (Healthcare)

PA-C, California, United States, 51236, Active, 2013, June 2027, 1760810832

Certifications (Healthcare)

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant, 1111198, 2013-07-08, 2027-12-31, California, United States

Post-Graduate Training

Type: Residency, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Colton, California, United States, January 2014, January 2015

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Journal Article

Completed/Published

Goodman, K. M.; Black, C. M. Patient Knowledge of STI Testing in an Urban Clinic. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Associates 2018, 31 (4), 36–41.
Goodman, K. M. A Patient’s Gift. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Associates 2015, 28 (12), 1.

Poster Presentation

Completed/Published

Goodman, K. Comparing Systems-Based Blueprints in PA Education. Program for Educators in Health Professions, 2025.
Goodman, K. M.; Black, C. M. Patient Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing in an Urban Clinic: A Comparison of Patient Perceived Testing and Actual Tests Performed. 17th Annual Public Health Symposium, 2012.
Goodman, K. M.; Black, C. M. Patient Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing in an Urban Clinic: A Comparison of Patient Perceived Testing and Actual Tests Performed. CDC 2012 National STD Prevention Conference, 2012.

Presentation

Completed/Published

Goodman, K. Leveraging Admissions Tools to Meet ARC-PA Standards and Ongoing Assessment. 2025 PAEA Education Forum, 2025.
Goodman, K. Comparing System-Based Blueprints in Physician Assistant Education. 2025 PAEA Education Forum, 2025.
Goodman, K. M.; Black, C. M. Patient Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing in an Urban Clinic: A Comparison of Patient Perceived Testing and Actual Tests Performed. UMDNJ School of Health-Related Professions 3rd Annual Research Day, 2012.