Publications & Presentations

Iqbal SU, Podolsky D, Flores MG, et al. Role of AI in drug development: Current status, challenges, opportunities, and future promise. Artificial Intelligence in Health. 2026;0(0)

Patel, D., Beck, D. The Healthcare Workforce in the Age of AI. European Hospital and Healthcare Management.October 2025

Patel, D. Know Your Book, Know Your Author. European Hospital and Healthcare Management.December 2024

Patel, D., Editor. Digital Health: Telemedicine and Beyond. Elsevier, Academic Press.November 2024 Elsevier

Patel, D., Patel, V. GPT and the Future of Healthcare. Clinical Advisor.July 2023

Willems, S. H., Rao, J., Bhambere, S., Patel, D., Biggins, Y., & Guite, J. W. Digital solutions to alleviate the burden on health systems during a public healthcare crisis: COVID-19 as an opportunity. JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth.May 2021 JMIR

Invited Manuscript Reviewer. Clinical Medicine for Physician Assistants, Oncology chapter.August 2020

Patel, D. Complete Blood Cell Count Interpretation for Hypoproliferative Anemias. Physician Assistant Clinics, Elsevier Publishing.June 2019

Honda, T., Patel, D., Scott, R. Admission Variables: Predictors or Physician Assistant Student Success? JPAE.September 2018

Patel, D. Embracing the Grey. Journal for Physician Assistant Education.March 2017

Patel, D. Student-Centered Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century. Chapter One in The Health Professions Educator: A Practical Guide for New and Established Faculty, Springer Publishing.2017 Springer

Riethle, T., Patel, D., Eames, J., Hull, S., Blazer, M., Sanchez, M., Mclellan, A., Feirstein, J., Honda, T., Williams, J., Shell, E., Aimee, N. Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT), v.21. Co-authored national general medical knowledge examination. PAEA: PACKRAT Committee.November 1, 2016 National Exam

Invited Author. PrepU, Wolters Kluwer Publishing. Item writing contributor for Hematology/Oncology section.April 2016

Riethle, T., Patel, D., Eames, J., Hull, S., Blazer, M., Sanchez, M., Mclellan, A., Feirstein, J., Honda, T., Williams, J., Maclean, M. Physician Assistant Clinical Knowledge Rating and Assessment Tool (PACKRAT), v.20. Co-authored national general medical knowledge examination. PAEA: PACKRAT Committee.November 1, 2015 National Exam

Invited Manuscript Reviewer. Clinician Review: Colon Cancer Screening(March 2016); Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis(August 2016); Multiple Myeloma(April 2017)

Patel, D. Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation. Doctors AI Global Summit, Bengaluru, India.November 2025 Keynote

Patel, D. AI Data Trends in Healthcare and Education. Pacific Neighborhood Consortium, Seoul, South Korea.August 2024

Patel, D. Generative AI and Future of Medicine. Philippine College of Physicians, Philippines.May 2024

Patel, D. Human-Centered Tech. Basel, Switzerland.April 2024

Patel, D. Collaborative Diversity in the Classroom of the Future. Pacific Neighborhood Consortium, Okinawa, Japan.November 2023

Why PAs Are Natural Innovators. Wake Forest University, John and Kathy Black Endowed Lectureship.March 2026 Endowed Lecture

Understanding AI Potential for Clinicians — Risks and Benefits. Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine.January 2026

Rewiring Medical Education: Designing Intelligent Systems for the AI-Ready Clinician. Weill Cornell University.December 2025

AI in Medical Education: The Future of Learning. Campbell University.2025

Patel, D. Navigating AI in Healthcare: Challenges, Strategies, and Success Metrics. AAPA Executive Leadership Conference.2025

Patel, D. Introduction to Telemedicine: Enhancing Healthcare Delivery through Technology. ATStill PA Program.2024

Patel, D. Digital Health Tools: Empowering PAs for Better Patient Outcomes. Osmosis.2024

Patel, D. Overview of AI in Healthcare Education. Yale Online PA Program.2024

Patel, D. Healthcare Education: The AI ChatGPT-Powered Approach. PSPA.2023

Patel, D. Virtualist Care: Shifting Platforms and Practice. UPMC Grand Rounds.2023

Patel, D. Navigating Change: Leading Innovation in Digital Health and Quality Improvement. American Academy of Surgical Physician Assistants.2023

Patel, D. Digital Health and Quality Improvement. Arizona Telemedicine Program Webinar Series.2023

Patel, D. Digital Health: Apps, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence — What PAs Should Know. Physician Assistant Foundation, Women in Philanthropy.2023

Patel, D., Baginski, R. Curricular Adaptations to Combat Medical Misinformation in the Digital Age. PAEA Annual Education Forum.2022

Patel, D., Baginski, R. Climate Change: Effects on Human Health and the PA Curriculum. PAEA Annual Education Forum.2022

Patel, D., Baginski, R. Integrating Interprofessional Simulation into the Curriculum: A Rewarding Journey. PAEA Annual Education Forum.2017

Riethle, T., Baginski, R., Patel, D., Honda, T. PACKRAT is a Strong Predictor of Board Scores Across Time. PAEA Annual Education Forum.2017

Admission Variables: Predictors of PA Student Success? Second Author. PAEA National Education Forum.2016

Innovation to Foster Growth and Clinical Professionalism. Lead Author. PAEA National Education Forum.2016

Prevention and Management of Prescription Drug Misuse, Regional PA Programs. PAEA National Education Forum.2016

PACKRAT Committee presentation through committee. PAEA National Education Forum.2015, 2016

Adaptability and AI in Medical Education. Duquesne University.February 2025

MA PA Licensing, Regulatory, and Compliance Update. BWH APP Leadership Conference.January 2025

AI: Old Math, New Technology. Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators.November 2024

Digital Dynamics: Embracing Technology in Healthcare. Panelist. AKTHealth DCTs Monthly Series IV.June 2024

Healthcare Education: The AI Chat-GPT Powered Approach. Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.November 2023

Keynote Speaker, Lobby Day. Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, Boston.April 2024 Keynote

Mentoring and Leadership in Healthcare. Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, Worcester.September 2018

Massachusetts PA Board Regulations. Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, Worcester.September 2018

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for New Graduates. Massachusetts General Hospital Health Professions Institute, Boston.August 2018

Scope of Practice and Regulatory Panel. Content Expert Panelist. Boston Bar Association.April 2018

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile. Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, Boston.December 2017

Laws and Regulations: Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistant. Brigham and Women's Hospital Physician Assistant Town Hall.November 2016

Massachusetts PA Board Regulations for Students. Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants, Boston.October 2016

White Coat Ceremony Presenter. Northeastern University PA Program, Boston.August 2015, 2016