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Christopher T. Tobias, MS, MHA, CHFP, PA-C

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Health Professions: Physician Assistant
Director of Academic Education: Physician Assistant

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IPEX 214

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215-596-8675
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Christopher T. Tobias is a benevolent, emerging, and zealous physician assistant with experience in both primary care and community health. Prior to starting at Saint Joseph's University (previously the University of the Sciences) in October 2021, Christopher served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University East Falls, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of the Sciences. He was awarded the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions’ G. John DiGregorio MD, Ph.D Award for Distinguished Teaching by Adjunct Faculty in 2018. His strengths include experience in detailed primary care diagnostics and treatment, proficiency in patient education, and the ability to establish a safe and warm environment and rapport.

  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies, King’s College (2013)
    Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, King’s College (2014)
    Master of Science in Health Care Administration, King’s College (2020)
    Community Medicine Leadership Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania (2020-2021)

    • Credle C, Tobias C. We are All in This Together: Integration of Primary Care & Behavioral Health. Oral presentation at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants' Annual CME Conference; December, 2023; Hershey, PA.
    • Tobias C. Make No Assumptions about Human Sexuality. Oral presentation at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants' Annual CME Conference; November, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA. 
    • Tobias C. Effect of Structured Panel Management Among Medicaid Patients on Diabetic Metrics at an Urban Federally Qualified Health Center in a Behavioral Health Setting. Poster presented at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants' Annual CME Conference; October, 2021; Pocono Manor, PA. 
    • Tobias C. Effect of Structured Panel Management Among Medicaid Patients on Diabetic Metrics at an Urban Federally Qualified Health Center in a Behavioral Health Setting. Oral presentation at: 3rd Annual Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE) Program: Training Primary Care Champions Meeting; August, 2021; Virtual.
    • Tobias C. The Opioid Crisis: Is There a Strategic Policy that Addresses the Economic, Financial, and Marketing & Branding Tribulations? Capstone presentation at: King's College; May, 2020; Virtual.
    • Tobias C. Feel the Burn: A Review of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Oral presentation at: Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants’ Annual CME Conference; October, 2017; King of Prussia, PA.
    • Tobias C. In patients diagnosed with a depressive disorder, would adding an exercise component to traditional pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, lead to an increase in quality of life and overall mood? Capstone presentation at: King's College; August, 2014; Wilkes-Barre, PA.
    • Community health
    • Critical thinking & reflective education
    • Performance improvement & quality metrics
    • Psychiatric medicine