Professor Jenny Robinson Publishes Guide to Professionalism Remediation in Physician Assistant Education
Newly appointed faculty to Pepperdine University's School of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies are already laying the groundwork for excellence in medical education and clinical care.
Jenny Robinson, who joined the school in November 2025, has recently published a scholarly article in The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. Coauthored with Anne Schempp of Shenandoah University, “Coming to 'TERMS' with Learner Professionalism Remediation: Guiding Steps for Physician Assistant Educators” offers PA faculty practical strategies for supporting students who may not excel in professionalism standards during their training.
Building on existing research, the article identifies key elements of effective remediation under the acronym “TERMS”:
- Training PA educators
- Early interventions
- Remediation preparation
- Modeling professional development
- Student reflections
The authors elaborate on the importance of each element, factors to consider when implementing each, and the need for institution-wide collaboration in executing a successful remediation program.
"Exceptional faculty are at the heart of a successful PA education,” said Amy Bronson, founding dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies. “Dr. Robinson and our outstanding PA faculty bring exceptional clinical expertise, scholarly leadership, and a deep commitment to students as they invest their time and talent in building a world-class program. They are the foundation of our work, preparing future Pepperdine PA students to learn from outstanding leaders, develop medical expertise, grow in character, and deepen their compassion in service to their communities. I cannot wait for students to meet these educators and mentors."
The full article is available in The Journal of Physician Assistant Education.