Barbara Slusher, MSW, PA-C, DFAAPA

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, University of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas; Master of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

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HopeHealth in Manning
12 W. South St., Manning, SC 29102
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About Barbara Slusher

Barbara Slusher is a physician assistant providing rheumatology care at HopeHealth in Manning. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Work and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Texas in Fort Worth, Texas. Slusher has received numerous awards and honors. She is a member of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology, South Carolina and Texas Academies of Physician Assistants, and American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies, University of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas
Master of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland

Research

PUBLISHED:

ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:

Physician Assistant Clinics: Identifying Patterns: Linking History, ROS and Physical Exam in Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases, Jan 2021.
Arthritis Care & Research: A Core Curriculum to Facilitate the Expansion of a Rheumatology Practice to Include Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, May 2018. https://authorservices.wiley.com/index.html#register
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA): Internal Medicine, End of Rotation Exam, Annually – May 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Clinical Advisor, October 2012. “OA and RA 2012: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment”
SPAR Reporter, August 2010. “Expert Consult: The Case of Negative ANA and Positive dsDNA”OTHER:

Varia (online modules, CDs)

PA’s On the Plaza, NBC’s Today Show – Rockefeller Center, New York October 6, 2022 https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2022/10/pa-week-2022-kicks-off-with-pas-on-notone-but-two-morning-show-plazas/
ACR on AIR Podcast – inaugural podcast, “How PAs can Help Curb the Rheumatology Workforce Shortage”, Aug 2019.
“eBytes: Rheumatoid Arthritis,” American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals. Online durable medical education, live recording – November 2015.

PAPERS AND CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PRESENTED:

Workforce Solutions in Rheumatology: A Global Perspective. Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARP). Joint Interprofessional presentation, Philadelphia, PA, November 2022.
Daltroy Lecture – Interviewer Moderator: Life Hacks in Rheumatic Disease: Lessons Learned from TikTok and Social Media. Solutions in Rheumatology: A Global Perspective. Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARP). Philadelphia, PA, November 2022.
Rheumatology 101: Hardin Simmons University Physician Assistant Program, first-year PA students. July 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018.
ARHP 2030: A Rheumatology Odyssey. Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP). Joint presentation with European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). Chicago, IL, October 2018.
Sustainable Healthcare: It Takes a Village, European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), Annual Meeting. Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2018.
“itis- of the Skin and Joints, Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis”, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX; May 2016.
“Cutaneous Clues to Rheumatologic Disease”, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA; May 2015.
“Integration of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners into Clinical Practice”, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Annual Scientific Meeting, November 2012.
“The Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Advanced Gout in Primary Care”, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, Corpus Christi, TX; September 2012.
“Common Musculoskeletal Complaints that may have a Rheumatologic Origin”, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Annual Meeting, IMPACT, May 2012.
“The Upside-Down Treatment Pyramid: A Review of Current Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments”, Academy of Physician Assistants, Annual Meeting, IMPACT, Las Vegas, NV; May 2011

POSTERS:

“Increasing Advanced Practice Provider Knowledge of Quality Improvement”. Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2021 Poster session. December 2021.
“Training APPs for Ambulatory Treatment Center Coverage”. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Area Location – League City-Galveston Education Fair. June 2020.
“At the Intersection of Education and Service: Building an Outreach Program for Health Professions Students from the Ground Up”. Public Health Symposium, UTMB April 13, 2017.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Interviewed for, American Academy of Physician Assistants, “PAs on Front Lines Recognize Arthritis Symptoms”, May 9, 2018 – Hillel Kutler. https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2018/05/pas-front-lines-recognize-arthritissymptoms/
Interviewed for, The Rheumatologist, “Importance of Oral Health, Mouth-Body Connection to Rheumatic Diseases Highlighted”, August 2016 – Catherine Kolonko. http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/importance-oral-health-mouthbody-connection-rheumatic-diseases-highlighted/?singlepage=1&theme=printfriendly
Interviewed for, The Rheumatologist, “Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Can Help Grow Rheumatology Practices”, April 2015 – Vanessa Caceres. http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/physician-assistants-nursepractitioners-can-help-grow-rheumatology-practices/

Professional Organizations

Association of Rheumatology Professionals
Society of Physician Assistants in Rheumatology
South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants

Barbara Slusher, MSW, PA-C, DFAAPA