Daniel Thibodeau DHSc, MHP, PA-C is a professor for the Physician Assistant and the Doctor of Medical Science Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Mr. Thibodeau is also the Director of Admissions for the PA Program. He clinically practices in cardiology and has clinical experience in emergency medicine and cardiac surgery. Mr. Thibodeau is an Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate, completing his Doctor of Health Sciences in 2021. Graduating in 1996, he holds a Master of Health Professions and his certificate of the physician assistant program from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Thibodeau also holds two undergraduate degrees, one in Physical Education with a concentration in sports medicine from Radford University and a second baccalaureate in biology from Old Dominion University. His faculty duties include clinical medicine lectures, cardiovascular medicine, and EKG interpretation. Mr. Thibodeau has been lecturing nationally for greater than 20 years on a variety of topics, and the bulk of his presentations are related to cardiovascular medicine and professional workforce issues. He has worked with several national organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American College of Physicians Foundation national steering committee on the Initiative on Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention. He was also part of the ACPF national steering committee on Acute Coronary Syndrome. Mr. Thibodeau is a native of Virginia and resides in Williamsburg, VA, with his wife and four children. He is an advisory board member to the Hampton Roads Salvation Army Area Command and volunteers with other local and international organizations.

Olushola Ilogho, DMSc, MPA, PA-C, is a nationally recognized healthcare leader, hospital medicine physician associate, educator, and PA advocate with nearly a decade of experience across emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care, and hospital medicine. She practices with Sentara Health, where she is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care while advancing system improvement and leadership development for Advanced Practice Providers.

Dr. Ilogho earned her Physician Assistant degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School PA program and her Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg.

In addition to her clinical work, she serves in several leadership roles within Sentara Medical Group, including the Quality and Safety Board Advisory Committee, Hospital Medicine High Performance Teams, and the Advanced Practice Provider Council. She is also an Assistant Professor and Community Faculty member with the Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant program, where she mentors and precepts future PAs.

She has served in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels, and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Society of Hospital Medicine's Mid-Atlantic Virginia Chapter, which covers regions in Virginia and North Carolina. She has served as chair of the Advocacy and Outreach Committee for the Virginia Academy of PAs and has represented Virginia PAs as a Delegate to the American Academy of Physician Associates. She is also a past president of the Virginia Association of Minority Physician Assistants.

A published author, CME reviewer, and national speaker, Dr. Ilogho frequently presents on clinical practice topics and PA advocacy. Her honors include PA of the Year from the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, Woman of Distinction in Health Sciences Award from YWCA South Hampton Roads, and most recently, Healthcare Hero Award by Inside Business.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, volunteering, connecting with nature, and listening to jazz.

Kim is a physician associate and medical educator who is dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of her community. With clinical experience in Hospital Medicine at both large academic centers and a critical access hospital, Kim is passionate about empowering the next generation of PAs to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care. Kim obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, attended the Emory University School of Medicine PA Program, and obtained her Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about professional advocacy, Kim serves as Secretary for the Virginia Academy of PAs, is a co-host of the JAAPA Podcast, and volunteers with the AAPA and Medical Society of Virginia.

Outside of work, you'll find Kim running the trails along the James River or running after her two kids alongside her husband, who is also a PA.

Dr. Katie Beaudoin (Bow-dine), DMS, MPAS, PA-C, is a fellowship-trained physician assistant with more than 21 years of experience spanning clinical practice, education, leadership, and clinician development. She serves as Director of Research and Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Medical Science program at High Point University while continuing to practice critical care at UTHealth Houston. She is also a founding faculty member and Course Director for Butler University and Community Health Network's Transition to Clinical Practice program. A published author, national speaker, and longtime mentor to PAs and other advanced practice clinicians, Dr. Beaudoin has a particular interest in helping clinicians navigate the professional side of medicine with the same intentionality they bring to patient care. She has taught professional development and negotiation to clinicians through national and regional PA organizations and as a guest lecturer for ThriveAP. Beyond the classroom and bedside, Dr. Beaudoin serves on the Texas Academy of Physician Associates Board of Directors and represents Texas in the AAPA House of Delegates. Her work across clinical practice, education, professional leadership, and mentorship gives her a decidedly practical perspective on career decisions: know your value, understand what you are agreeing to, ask the right questions, and know when to walk away.