Linda Martino, DScPAS, PA-C
Associate Professor
School
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Department
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Location
BASC 100A
Manchester
Office Phone Office Phone: 603.314.1738
About
Linda Martino joined MCPHS in 2013. She has over 25 years of experience as a PA and teaches many health system science core subjects in her two-semester course in the Physician Assistant Studies Master’s degree program. Linda is passionate about public health, patient safety, advocacy, and interprofessional education. She is a council member of the NH Medical Society and CME chair of the NH Society of PAs. As a past legislator chair of the NH Society of PAs, she initiated bipartisan support and testified on four successful PA bills that increased access to care for patients in NH. Linda is a member of the American Public Health Association and NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action.
Education
- Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro College
- Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University
Research Interests
- Interprofessional Education
- Public Health
- Environmental Sustainability
Featured Affiliations
NH Society of Physicians Assistants (CME Chair)
LinkNew Hampshire Medical Society (Council Member)
LinkPhysician Assistant Educator Association
LinkEducation
- Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro College
- Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University
Research Interests
- Interprofessional Education
- Public Health
- Environmental Sustainability
Publications
- Gruenglas, J., Abimbola, O., Asogha-Shemlon, C., Bell, A., Bishop, D., Castronova, S., Chon, T., Dillon, K., Shirley Elee, L., Graham, C., Hamacher, E., Haynes, S., Jones, S., Kasai, D., Levitt, K., Martino, L., Massey, C., Ntori, M., Senneville, E., Taylor, S., Welk, Z., & Ewing, H. (2021). Cross- disciplinary narratives on COVID-19: Local perspectives from global health science graduate students. International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research, 4(2). ISSN: 2688-9501
- Langley, K., Labelle, R., Mao. R, Martino, L., Stowell, T. (2018, December). Substance Use/Misuse by Graduate Students in Healthcare Studies compared to Graduate Students in Non-healthcare Studies. Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 31(12):1-2.
- LaFlame, E., & Martino, L. (2022, April 19). Lithium and Electroconvulsive Therapy: The Therapeutic Balance. [Poster presentation]. Interprofessional Student Scholarship Showcase, Worcester, MA, United States. https://www.mcphs.edu/about-mcphs/news/interprofessional- student-scholarship-showcase-highlights-from-across-mcphs-campuses (faculty advisor)
Awards and Honors
- First Place Award for poster presentation of Art in Medicine at the 2019 ASAHP Annual Conference
- Phi Alpha National Honor Society (December, 2015) for leadership, scholarship, and community service as a physician assistant educator.
- Alpha Eta Honor Society (December, 2015) for leadership, scholarship, and community service as an educator in the field of health sciences.
More Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Public Health Association
- NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action
- Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions