Sean Robinson
Director of Accreditation & Assessment & Associate Professor
School
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Department
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Location
Griffin 426
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.735.1110
About
Sean Robinson is a physician assistant and educator with nearly two decades of experience in physician assistant education across multiple programs. His clinical background includes general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and urgent care practice.
He previously served as Director of Didactic Education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, and currently serves as Director of Assessment and Accreditation for the MCPHS Boston PA Program. In this role, he supports program evaluation, accreditation readiness, curricular assessment, and continuous quality improvement. Robinson also serves as a site visitor for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences, Nova Southeastern University
- Master of Science, Springfield College
- Physician Assistant Certificate, Springfield College
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Florida State University
Research Interests
- Team-Based Learning in Healthcare Education
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
WebsiteMassachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
WebsiteIrish Society of Physician Associates
WebsiteEducation
- Doctor of Health Sciences, Nova Southeastern University
- Master of Science, Springfield College
- Physician Assistant Certificate, Springfield College
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Florida State University
Research Interests
- Team-Based Learning in Healthcare Education
Programs
Publications
- Robinson, S., Taglierei, L., Hurwitz, N., & Kelley, A. (pending-2026). Be a physician assistant educator. In T. S. Ritsema, D. L. Brown & D. T. Vetrosky (Eds.), Ballweg's physician assistant: A guide to clinical practice (8th edition).
- Joyce, P., Robinson, S., & Alexander, L. (2023). PAs in the Republic of Ireland. JAAPA, 36(3), 1-5.
- Robinson, S. (2021). Dilated and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. In JAAPA QRS Review for PAs. New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Medical.
- Robinson, S. (2021). Myocarditis. In JAAPA QRS Review for PAs. New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Medical.
- Robinson, S. (2021). Patent Ductus Arteriosus. In JAAPA QRS Review for PAs. New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Medical.
- Vail, M., Robinson, S., & Condon, H. (2020). Recognition of oral potentially malignant disorders and transformation to oral cancer. JAAPA, 33(11), 14-18.
- Costello, E., Corcoran, M., Barnett, J. S., Birkmeier, M., Cohn, R., Ekmekci, O., Falk, N. L., Harrod, T., Herrmann, D., Robinson, S., & Walker, B. (2014). Information and communication technology to facilitate learning for students in the health professions: Current uses, gaps, and future directions. Online Learning, 18(4).
Honors and Awards
- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2015 Golde Apple Award for exceptional teaching and mentoring.