School
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Department
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Location
Griffin 417
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.732.2117
About
Dr. McDonald earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Springfield College. He practiced as an inpatient gastroenterology physician assistant at Winchester Hospital from 2012 to 2019 before joining MCPHS as an assistant professor in the School of Physician Assistant Studies.
He completed his Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at MCPHS in 2023 and continues to practice in hospital medicine at Winchester Hospital. Dr. McDonald teaches Clinical Medicine, Diagnostic Methods and Physical Examination Lab.
Programs
Programs
Publications
- McDonald, M.J. Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding – Locating the Source and Correcting the Disorder. Physician Assistant Clinics. 2021;6(4):677-689. doi:10.1016/j.cpha.2021.05.011
Honors and Awards
- McDonald, M., Vajravelu, B. Community and Close Contact Exposures Associated with an Increased Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Vaccinated Individuals since July 1st, 2021. Poster session presented at: MCPHS Faculty Showcase; 2023 May 1; Worcester, MA
- Riley L., McDonald, M.J., Vajravelu, B. Palpation Lab? Increasing Physician Assistant Student Perceptions of Self-Efficacy, Preparedness, and Success in Future Didactic Courses. Poster session presented at: MCPHS Faculty Showcase; 2024, April 29; Worcester, MA (*Winner of the 2024 MCPHS Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award)
- Riley, L, McDonald, M.J., Vajravelu, B. Palpation Lab Enhances Clinical Readiness: Three Years of Data on the Impact of a Hands-On Palpation Lab for PA Students. Poster session presented at: MCPHS Faculty Showcase; 2025, May 6; Worcester, MA (*Winner of the 2025 MCPHS Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award)