Holland Taylor, M.S.P.A.S., PA-C

Department Chair and Program Director, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program

Areas of Expertise

Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Women's Health

About

Professional Organizations, Committees and Boards

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant Education Association
Iowa Physician Assistant Society

Service

Community:

Blood pressure screenings, Des Moines University, wellness center, 2015 to present
Junior Achievement’s Biztown, Des Moines, Iowa, 2019
Health professions presentation, Prairie Trail Elementary, 2019
Meals from the Heartland, Des Moines University, 2018
Blood pressure screenings, Iowa State Fair, 2006, 2016, 2018
YMCA Ankeny Annual Fundraiser, 2015 to 2017
Career Connections, Ankeny Parkview Middle School, 2014, 2015
Guest speaker at diabetic group session, Mercy North, 2013, 2014
Informational session on concussions to baseball youth, 2012
Vision screenings, Westwood Elementary, 2011
Polk County lead program preschool presentations, 2007
Bone density screenings, DMU Senior Health Fair, 2005, 2006
Sports physicals, vision screenings, Slater, IA, 2006
Social activities volunteer, Wesley Acres, 2005, 2006

Professional:

College of Health Sciences Faculty Organization, Des Moines University, Faculty Chairperson-Elect, 2020-21

Preside over CHS faculty meetings.
Represent CHS faculty at Deans’/Directors’ meetings.
Represent CHS on Faculty Leadership Council (FLC).

Graduate Council, Des Moines University, member, 2019-present

Review and make recommendations on university academic policies and procedures pertaining to any course of study leading to an academic credential, as appropriate.
Review internal academic program review documents and make recommendations.
Review and make recommendations on new academic program proposals.

Faculty Leadership Council, Des Moines University, member, 2019 to 2022

Facilitate optimal communication between colleges, between faculty and administration, support services, and other University entities.
Work with existing Faculty Organizations and various college committees in addressing the needs of faculty and their respective colleges.
Provide a forum for faculty input on drafting, reviewing, and implementing University policies.
Promote and otherwise assist with the development of interdisciplinary initiatives.

Academic Logistics and Planning Team (ALPT), Des Moines University, member, 2015 to 2020

Review logistical effects of curricula delivery on the institution’s students.Review the impact courses may have on other courses across Programs.
Identification of optimal academic resource management strategies.
Make recommendations to the Faculty Organization, Programs, and Administration, and other groups as appropriate, regarding the implementation of university-wide academic initiatives.
Assist with the development of university-wide academic resources and tools/instruments.

Physician Assistant Program Academic Progress Committee (APC), Des Moines University, Chair, 2016 to present

Monitor PA student academic progress and affective behaviors.
Communicate between students and the committee.
Make decisions and recommendations to the dean.

Ultrasound Taskforce, Des Moines University, 2017 to present

Represent PA program in the development of a university-wide ultrasound curriculum.

Spring CME Conference Committee, Iowa Physician Assistant Society (IPAS), member, 2017 to present

Organize and facilitate the annual Spring CME conference in West Des Moines, IA.

Education:
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Certifications:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
State of Iowa, Board of Physician Assistants
Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Diversity & Health Film Series Certificate of Completion, Des Moines University, 2018
CITI Training, Des Moines University, 2018 Description: Training on the ethical conduct of research.
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 1998 to present
Mandatory Reporter Training, Catholic Health Initiatives, 1998 to present

Research

Carnevale, K., Benzoni, T., Matz, D., Clayton, S., Ripley, B., Canby,C., Wimsatt, L., Mahoney, J., Harder, S., Heineman, K., Lewis, D., Kessler, J., Taylor, H., Robel, J., Spencer, N., Sheide, M., Loomer, T., Ruettinger, C., Marshall, D., He, Z., Nguyen, V., & Bollinger, B. (2019, April). Undergraduate Ultrasound Training in Osteopathic Medical Education and Various Healthcare Colleges at Des Moines University. Poster presented electronically at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) convention, Orlando, FL.

Henry, M. & Taylor, H. (2018, December). Assessment of PA Student Progress in Pharmacology & Clinical Therapeutics Across the Curriculum. Poster session presented at Des Moines University Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA.

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Scholars Program, Des Moines University.
Project: Improving PA Student Readiness for Clinical Rotations in the Area of Pharmacology and Clinical Therapeutics. 2018 to present.

Publications and Presentations

Scholarship and Publications

Henry, M. & Taylor, H. (2021, October). Formative Assessment Strategies to Improve PA Student Knowledge in Pharmacology. Poster session presented at the national 2021 Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Forum. Virtual.

Peer reviewer for manuscript JARHE-04-2020-0104: University Students’ Perspectives Regarding Observed and Expected Learning Assessment Methods: Tool Development and National Exploration. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2020

Ozdemir, D., Opseth, H., & Taylor, H. (2019) Leveraging Learning Analytics for Student Reflection and Course Evaluation. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-11-2018-0253

Carnevale, K., Benzoni, T., Matz, D., Clayton, S., Ripley, B., Canby,C., Wimsatt, L., Mahoney, J., Harder, S., Heineman, K., Lewis, D., Kessler, J., Taylor, H., Robel, J., Spencer, N., Sheide, M., Loomer, T., Ruettinger, C., Marshall, D., He, Z., Nguyen, V.,& Bollinger, B. (2019, April). Undergraduate Ultrasound Training in Osteopathic Medical Education and Various Healthcare Colleges at Des Moines University. Poster presented electronically at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) convention, Orlando, FL.

Henry, M. & Taylor, H. (2018, December). Assessment of PA Student Progress in Pharmacology & Clinical Therapeutics Across the Curriculum. Poster session presented at Des Moines University Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA.

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Scholars Program, Des Moines University.
Project: Improving PA Student Readiness for Clinical Rotations in the Area of Pharmacology and Clinical Therapeutics. 2018 to present.

Awards and Honors

Faculty Award 2018 – Physician Assistant Program; voted for by the PA Class of 2018.

President’s Award 2017 – Outstanding teaching and service; Des Moines University.

Pi Alpha Honor Society 2007 – Physician Assistant honor society inductee.

Research Award 2007 – Awarded for bench research performed for PA program Master’s project.

Farm Bureau scholarship 2006

Physician Assistant Program scholarship 2005 to 2007 – Des Moines University

Graduation with Distinction 2001 – Iowa State University

Dean’s List 1997 to 2001 – Iowa State University

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