Physician Assistant Program Master of Health Science - Faculty Publications

Professor Moini is the founding Program Director for the new Master of Health Science Physician Assistant Program at Charles R. Drew University. She received her Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant degree from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.  She is certified through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of California.  Prof. Moini also holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Oregon State University and is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) and Registered Dietitian.

Her experience includes appointments as Educational Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program at Quinnipiac University, as Assistant Professor in the Quinnipiac University Department of Medical Sciences, and has extensive clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in a number of clinical settings, with an area of specialty in blood and marrow transplantation.

Co-Author of LANGE PANCE Flashcards Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 1st edition

Each card includes:

• Etiology/PathophysiologyHandP Exam Findings
• Laboratory and Diagnostics
• Differential Diagnosis
• Pharmaceutical and Clinical Intervention
• Prevention and Screening
• 362 high-yield cards offer a fun, fast, and effective way to test your knowledge of hundreds of major diseases and disorders! Flashcards follow the CCPA examination blueprints, so study on-the-go, quiz yourself, or brush up just before the exam!

Professor Moini was a member of the U.S. Inline Hockey Team and competed at several World Inline Hockey tournaments. She also has a nationally registered therapy dog, Luci that is an ambassador for her breed. Luci, an American Staffordshire terrier, specializes in working with children with learning disabilities and makes a fantastic skating companion along the boardwalk in Hermosa Beach!

Author of Physician Assistant Clinics NUTRITION IN CANCER CARE chapter Publisher: Elsevier; oncology edition

Key points include:

• Specialized medical nutrition therapy is a crucial component of medical management in the oncology patient
• Early identification of nutrition related side effects during cancer treatment is an essential component of tailored and individualized medical nutrition therapy
• Early and ongoing nutrition assessment is necessary to identify macro and micronutrient needs