
Phillip Jones, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
School School of Health Professions
Department Physician Assistant Studies
Biography
Dr. Jones completed his physician assistant education in 1975 while on active duty with the US Navy. His previous educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska, a Master’s degree in Health Services Management, a Master’s degree in Education, and a Doctorate in Education with a major in evaluation and quantitative analysis.
Dr. Jones joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 1993, serving as the department’s Chair since his arrival. He also serves as Chief of the Division of Post-Graduate Physician Assistant Education. His commitment to the advancement of the profession is evidenced by his ongoing contributions to the professional literature, his service as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Physician Assistant Education, and his designation as a Piper Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor and an elected member of the Southwestern Academy of Teachers and The University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education.
Education
- Undergraduate
- Uni of Nebraska-Med Ctr (1976), Physician Assistant Studies
- Graduate School
- Webster University (1981), Health Services Management
- Graduate School
- Claremont Graduate University (1991), Education
- Graduate School
- Claremont Graduate University (1991), Education
Research Interest
- Faculty Development
- Health Workforce
- Physician Assistant Education
Publications
Featured Publications
- Workweek Restrictions and Specialty-Trained Physician Assistants: Potential Opportunities
- Jones PE, Cawley JF Journal of Surgical Education August 2009 66(3) 152-157
- Physician Assistant Education in the United States
- Jones PE Academic Medicine September 2007 82(9) 882-887
- Physician Assistants and Health System Reform: Clinical Capabilities, Practice Activities, and Potential Roles
- Jones PE, Cawley JF Journal of the American Medical Association April 1994 271(16) 1266-1272
- Workweek Restrictions and Specialty-Trained Physician Assistants: Potential Opportunities
- Jones PE, Cawley JF Journal of Surgical Education August 2009 66(3) 152-157
- Doctor and Physician Assistant Distribution in Rural and Remote Texas Counties
- Jones PE Australian Journal of Rural Health Fall 2008 16 389
- Physician Assistant Education in the United States
- Jones PE Academic Medicine September 2007 82(9) 882-887
Honors & Awards
- Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award
The University of Texas System (2012) - Elected to The Academy of Health Science Education
The University of Texas System (2010) - Innovations in Online Learning Award
The University of Texas System (2009) - Piper Professor Award
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation (2009) - Elected to Southwestern Academy of Teachers
UT Southwestern Medical Center (2008) - Research Achievement Award
Physician Assistant Education Association (2007)
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistant Education Association
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
- World Association of Medical Editors