Seton Hall University Department of Physician Assistant

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

01/03/2025

Alumnus Christian Logan, PA-C was busy his first week on the job! From the JFK Medical Center Pulse Newsletter:

Christian Logan’s 1st Week Proved to be Lifesaving

Christian Logan wasn’t expecting to help save a life - circumstances and a willingness to step up dictated that’s what would happen.

It started off as a routine morning for the new physician assistant in surgery. It was Christian’s first week at JFKUMC. He was in scrub training with two medical students under the guidance of Phillip Castillo, assistant nurse manager, OR Support Service, when a patient coded in the next room.

Phillip described what happened next in an email to Gina Pagliaro, PA-C, director, Advanced Practice Providers, Physician Assistant Program:

“I ran over to help that team, soon after, Christian walked in and offered help. We put him into the rotation for compressions. He did a few rounds of very good CPR. It was after his last round that we achieved the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). In the aftermath, several people, including Dr. Manish Khetani and our neuro coordinator asked who he was and commented on how helpful, calm, and skilled he was. He then went back to the room next door to wait for me to return and finish training.”

For Christian, who recently graduated from the Seton Hall’s Physician Assistant program, it was affirmation that he chose the right career.

“It was so gratifying to help out,” he said. “My mom was a nurse and sometimes I would go with her on her home health care visits. That instilled in me at a young age a desire to help others.”

On that morning, instincts and that desire to help kicked in.

“After Phillip ran to the ER, I peeked my head in to see what was going on,” Christian said. “I saw that they might need help with chest compressions, so I approached and asked if I could help.”

Christian’s training took over and he rotated in and out until a heartbeat was restored.

“Then I just stood back and got out of the way and went back to scrub training,” he said. “I did what I was trained to do.”

"It's truly remarkable to witness advanced practice providers rise to action in the most unexpected of times,” said Gina Pagliaro, PA-C, director, Advanced Practice Provider Services, Physician Assistant Program. “I’m so proud of Christian for stepping up and his focus on the patient’s needs and his ability to quickly integrate into a cohesive life-saving team. Christian's passion for providing care for others is something we see everyday since he joined JFK and particularly shined through that day."

Christian admitted it took a bit to realize what he did.

“When the adrenaline wore off, I thought, ‘wow that was really something,’ “ he said. “I had a direct impact on someone’s life.”

Christian continues to learn his new role. The incident didn’t change him, just motivated him.

“My goal is providing quality care with empathy and passion,” he said. “I’m just glad to be part of such a great team.”

12/25/2024

12/13/2024

Thanks to Dr. Meryl Picard of the SHMS Occupational Therapy for arranging for SHMS students to receive a dose of Narcan. All SHU PA students receive training in the prevention and management of opioid use disorders. Narcan can be lifesaving in treating an overdose and is available for free from many pharmacies.

12/13/2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 as they celebrate their White Coat Ceremony! This is the halfway point for PA school. Strong work everyone!

11/28/2024

Wishing Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the SHU Family!

06/01/2024

Congratulations to Mirela Bruza-Augatis, PhD, PA-C for a very well received presentation at the AAPA conference this May!

Early-career PAs and those with a lower income range were surprisingly more satisfied with their work-life balance than those in later career stages with higher incomes.

05/27/2024

We remember and honor those who gave everything in the fight for our freedom.

05/19/2024

Congratulations to all PA students who presented at the PA Student research Day on April 18. And thanks to the Kean PA Program for hosting once again!

05/17/2024

Look out world, here they come! Congratulations to the Class of 2024. Good luck, and God Bless You!

03/31/2024

Easter Blessings to Everyone!