Anne Walsh and Mike Burney with TextbookThe Chapman University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is proud to announce the publication of a major faculty-authored textbook: Clinical Rotation Examination and PANCE Review: A Case Study & Q&A Approach, published by McGraw-Hill.

This project has been several years in the making, representing a true labor of love and collaboration among the PA faculty, alumni, and clinical community. The book is designed to help PA students prepare for both their End-of-Rotation (EOR) exams and the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)—critical milestones on the path to licensure.

A Practical and Comprehensive Study Resource

Each chapter focuses on a major clinical specialty—Family Medicine, Internal Medicine (Outpatient and Inpatient), Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. Chapters begin with an introduction to the specialty, followed by authentic (anonymized) patient cases and embedded clinical reasoning questions. Each section concludes with PANCE-style questions to reinforce learning and assess knowledge retention.

Honoring a Beloved Colleague

This book is dedicated to Gabriella (Gabby) Belinsky, MPAS, PA-C, a cherished faculty member and friend who contributed to this project before her passing. Her legacy lives on through her meaningful contributions and her lasting impact on the PA community.

PA textbookEditors

  • Michael Burney, EdD, PA-C – Program Director and Chair, MMS PA Studies Program, Clinical Associate Professor, Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences, Chapman University

  • Anne Walsh, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA – Clinical Professor and Principal Faculty, MMS PA Studies Program, Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences, Chapman University

Chapman PA Faculty Contributors

Jennifer Cates, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA; Michelle A. Cleary, PhD, ATC (Ret.); Jennifer Grumet, MD; Stephanie Saldivar, MS, PA-C; Mayngan Stone, MSPAS, PA-C; and the late Gabriella Belinsky, MPAS, PA-C

Chapman PA Alumni Contributors

The book also features contributions from Chapman PA alumni and practicing clinicians across specialties—including emergency medicine, psychiatry, surgery, and internal medicine—underscoring the depth and diversity of Chapman’s professional network.

  • Dominique “Nikki” Borchard, MMS, PA-C
    Physician Assistant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    University of California Irvine Medical Center – Orange, California

  • Kathryn Cornella, MMS, PA-C, A.A.C.C.
    Instructional Faculty, Chapman University PA Program – Irvine, California
    Cardiology PA, Orange County Heart Institute – Orange, California

  • Max Kupferman, MMS, PA-C
    Psychiatry PA, Harbor Psychiatry and Mental Health – Newport Beach, California

  • Brian Reed, MMS, PA-C
    Adjunct Faculty, Chapman University PA Program – Irvine, California
    Primary Care PA, Share Ourselves – Newport Beach, California

  • Chiara Rundle, MMS, PA-C
    Guest Lecturer, Chapman University PA Program
    Cardiothoracic Surgery PA, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – Laguna Hills, California

Contributor

  • Kelly Latham, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C
    Emergency Medicine PA, Mission Hospital – Mission Viejo, California

Project Management

A special acknowledgment goes to Sevana Karagoulian, MEd, Senior Clinical and Admissions Coordinator, who served as the project manager and ensured seamless collaboration among all contributors.

This publication is not only an incredible scholarly achievement but also a testament to the expertise, teamwork, and dedication of Chapman’s PA community. It stands as a resource that will prepare future PAs for clinical excellence while showcasing the academic leadership and commitment to student success that define Chapman University.

Congratulations to the entire PA faculty, alumni, and collaborators on this outstanding accomplishment!