Employed Since
2017
Educational History
Doctorate of Medical Science- Shenandoah University; Certificate of Anatomy & Physiology- Shenandoah University; Masters of Physician Assistant Studies – Shenandoah University; Bachelors of Science, Major Athletic Training, Minor Biology – Salisbury University
Fields of Expertise
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Joint Reconstruction
- General Orthopedics
Professional Highlights
- Distinguished Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA)
- Certification as both a Physician Assistant and Athletic Trainer
- Member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Member of the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA)
- Member of the International Academy of Physician Associate Education (IAPAE)
- Member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
Research
Book Chapter:
Gilbert, R., Gruver, M., Miller, J., & Solakli, K. Urology (Chapter 30) in Carlson, R., Simon, A., & McMullen, B. Appleton & Lange’s Review for the Physician Assistant, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY. 2022.
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications:
Gilbert, R., & Asbach, M. (2025). Physician assistant student well-being: Where do we go from here? Inquiry: The Journal of Virginia Community Colleges. https://commons.vccs.edu/inquiry/vol28/iss1/5/
Chang, C., Veness, K., Gilbert, R., Delrosario, G., Eifel, R., Miller, A., & Quincy, B. (2026). PA school interviews: here, there or elsewhere? The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. 37(2). DOI 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000725.
Star, Z., Hollen, C., Gilbert, R. (2026). International presenter: A student’s perspective. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. (published online ahead of print).
Gilbert, R., Schempp, A., & Martin, D. (2026). Effects of Garden Exposure on Physician Assistant Students. Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges, 29 (1). Retrieved from https://commons.vccs.edu/inquiry/vol29/iss1/6.