Sarah Bolander DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Sarah Bolander first started to working with Dr. Hrasky in 2008. She currently is an Associate Professor and Chair of Admissions for the PA program at Midwestern University. She is also Adjunct Faculty for the Doctor of Medical Science program at the University of Lynchburg and is proud to be alumni of both programs. Outside of patient care and teaching, Sarah serves the PA profession at both the state and national levels. She is the Immediate Past President for Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants and an Arizona Representative for the AAPA House of Delegates. She serves on national committees for PAEA and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery. Sarah has published several peer-reviewed articles on orthopaedic topics, a book chapter, and co-authored an exam review book for PAs. She presents regularly at national conferences. On personal note, Sarah has 3 girls and a Golden Retriever. She loves to spend time at the lake and traveling as much as possible.
Professional Memberships
- AAPA – American Academy of Physician Assistants
- 6/2005 – present
- ASAPA – Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants
- 6/2005 – present
- PAEA – Physician Assistant Education Association
- Education and Program Steering Committee
- 2014 – present
- PAOS – Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Conference Committee Co-Chair
- 2014 – present
Certifications/Licensures
- 10/2007- present Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants • Recertified 11/2012 and 12/2020
- 10/2007 – present Licensed by Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
- 3/2008 – present DEA License
- 2009 – 2020 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- 2006 – 2020 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 2004 – 2020 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Education
- 7/2018 – 9/2019 University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA Doctor of Medical Science
- 6/2005 – 8/2007 Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- 1/2004 – 6/2005 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Master of Recreation Management with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
- 8/2002 – 6/2003 Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie, HI Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
- 6/1999 – 12/2000 Ricks College, Rexburg, ID Associate of Art and Sciences in Health Sciences
Awards and Honors
- 2022 Selected as a Mentor for the AAPA Mastering the Art of Professional Presentations
- 2019 Granted Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA)
- 2017 Recipient of the JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants (JOPA) Best Article Submitted by a PA Award
