School
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Department
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Location
Griffin 407
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.274.3343
About
Scott A. Orrahood, is an Associate Professor and Course Coordinator in Graduate Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS in Boston. He also practices in adult urgent care and internal medicine at Atrius Health in Somerville, Massachusetts.
A former United States Army medical officer and Bronze Star Medal recipient, Orrahood brings more than 30 years of experience in acute care, emergency medicine, and medical education. His background includes emergency medicine fellowship training and extensive leadership experience in trauma and emergency medical operations in combat and austere care environments.
Education
- Emergency Medicine Fellowship, PA Studies – University of Washington School of Medicine and Madigan Army Medical Center
- MS, Physician Assistant Studies – University of Nebraska Medical Center
- BS, Physician Assistant Studies – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- AS, General Studies – Northern Virginia Community College
- Practical Nurse Diploma – Academy of Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Flipped Classroom/Learner Centered Approach to Teaching
- Trivia-Style Teaching with Traditional Lecture in PA Education
- PA Education and the Benefit of Incorporating Military Veterans into PA Studies Programs
- Interprofessional Education Between and Amongst Disparate Allied Health Disciplines
Programs
Featured Affiliations
Association of the United States Army
WebsiteAmerican Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
WebsitePhysician Assistant Education Association
WebsiteEducation
- Emergency Medicine Fellowship, PA Studies – University of Washington School of Medicine and Madigan Army Medical Center
- MS, Physician Assistant Studies – University of Nebraska Medical Center
- BS, Physician Assistant Studies – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- AS, General Studies – Northern Virginia Community College
- Practical Nurse Diploma – Academy of Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Flipped Classroom/Learner Centered Approach to Teaching
- Trivia-Style Teaching with Traditional Lecture in PA Education
- PA Education and the Benefit of Incorporating Military Veterans into PA Studies Programs
- Interprofessional Education Between and Amongst Disparate Allied Health Disciplines
Programs
Publications
- Moktar, A. (2023). Clinical Pathophysiology: Embellished with Clinical Pearls Kendall-Hunt, Dubuque, IA. As contributor, wrote the Clinical Pearls portion of book.
- Brock, D., Orrahood, S., Cooper, C., Alvitre, J., Tozier, W. (2016). Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP): Educators for an Expanding Profession. (50th Anniversary Edition of the Journal of PA Education, October 2017).
- Vajravelu, Bathri N.; Kelley, Alicia; Moktar, Afsoon; Orrahood, Scott (2020 December 31) The Journal of Physician Assistant Education Flipped Classrooms in Physician Assistant Education 31(4):207-211
Awards & Honors
- Scholarship of Integration, Showcase Award -Poster Presentation, May 2023
- Interprofessional Practice & Education (IPE), Showcase Award -Poster Presentation, May 2023
- Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) 1985-2013
- Meritorious Service Medal, 5th Award 1994-2013
- Bronze Star Medal for Valor, 2nd Award, OIF VII-IX and OEF X 2007-2008, 2010
- Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign Medals with Campaign Star 2007-2008, 2010
- Valedictorian of Medical Proficiency Training, 97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany 1989
- Association of the US Army Leadership Award, Primary Leadership Development Course 1988
- Expert Field Medical Badge, 1st Infantry Division, Goeppingen, West Germany 1987
Additional Affiliations
- SEPA
- Royal College Physicians of Edinburgh
- Pi Alpha
- Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3)