The SGS Research Colloquium provides faculty with an ongoing platform to share their research endeavors with the School of Graduate Studies and UMB communities. With the goal of fostering a supportive environment and advancing interprofessional collaboration, each virtual monthly session will include a faculty presentation followed by an opportunity for questions and feedback.
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: https://bit.ly/FALLcoll2026
October Presenters
Noël Smith, MA, Scholar-in-Residence, School of Graduate Studies, PA Leadership and Learning Academy
From Data to Insight: Modernizing How We View the Impact of Maryland's PA Profession
Maryland's physician associate (PA) profession lacks a clear, unified picture — accurate counts are elusive, and data is scattered across federal, state, and organizational sources. This project consolidates that fragmented information into one interactive Power BI dashboard, illuminating PA workforce characteristics and PA education at the regional level.
Iyabo Obasanjo, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Graduate Studies, MHS Program
Health Workforce Development Initiatives Through CHW Training
Can training people for CHW certification help improve health workforce shortages and improve income and well-being?