Jay R. Metzger
- Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Contact Info
- Email: jay.metzger@med.UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.3414
- Dept: 701.777.2344
Office Address
School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room E427
1301 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Biography
Jay became a full-time faculty member in July 2013 and serves as the didactic coordinator, course director for pharmacology, and teaches multiple aspects of clinical medicine within the program.
Jay started his medical career as a volunteer EMT in Hope, ND. He enlisted in the US Army and served from 1991-1994 as a combat medic for the 24th Infantry Division in Ft. Stewart, GA, and as a part of Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. After his enlistment, Jay worked as a nurse assistant in the ER while training to be a paramedic. He was a paramedic for FM Ambulance in Fargo, ND, for 6 years prior to becoming a PA.
Jay has been practicing as a PA since 2003 and brings to the Program clinical expertise in the areas of family practice, general surgery, and emergency medicine. In his spare time, Jay enjoys fishing, hunting, croquet, and spending time with his family.
Self-Regulation and Goal Orientation
Peer Learning
Presentations:
“Triad of Death”, North Dakota EMS Providers, MeritCare Medical Center LifeFlight Trauma Tactics, 2008
“EKG Review”, North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Primary Care Conference, 2015
“Peer Review Processes and Peer-Assisted Learning”, Virginia Tech 9th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, 2017
“Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Syncope”, North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Primary Care Conference, 2017
“Research and Guidelines Review”, North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants, Fall Primary Care Conference, 2018
“EKG Review”, Sanford Health APP Winter Conference, 2019
“EKG Pitfalls”, Topics in EMS, Fergus Falls, MN, 2019
“Research and Guidelines Review”, North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants, Spring Primary Care Conference, 2019
“Meet the Regulators: Tips and Tricks for Communicating With Your Medical Board”, American Academy of PAs Leadership and Advocacy Summit, 2020
“EKG Review”, North Dakota Academy of PAs Spring Primary Care Conference, 2021
“Chronic Kidney Disease”, North Dakota Academy of PAs Spring Primary Care Conference, 2021
"COPD Update", North Dakota Academy of PAs Fall Primary Care Conference, 2022
Posters:
“So Retrievable: The Impact of Protocol on Retrieval of Temporary Vena Cava Filters in High-Risk Trauma Patients”, Presented at American Academy of Surgical Trauma Annual Meeting, 2006
“Peer-assisted Learning and Evaluation of Clinical Skills”, Presented at the Active Learning Workshop, UND, 2016
“Perceptions on Full Practice Authority and Responsibility”, Physician Assistant Education Association, Annual Education Conference, 2017
“Perceptions on Full Practice Authority and Responsibility”, American Academy of Physician Assistants, National Education Conference, 2018
Dissertation:
"Self-regulation and Goal Orientation of Physician Assistant and Medical Students", UND Educational Foundations and Research PhD, 2023
Certification and Licensure
- NCCPA Nationally Certified Physician Assistant, 2003-present
- Licensed Physician Assistant, State of North Dakota, 2010-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, 1997-2011, 2016-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, 2018-present
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification, 2004, 2010, 2018-present
- Advanced Burn Life Support Certification, 2006
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 1997-2011
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Certification, 2006
- National Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure, 2003-present
- Basic Life Support Certification, 1992-present
- Basic Life Support Instructor, 1996-2003, 2018-present
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, 1997-2010
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 1995-1998
Awards
- Achievement in Excellence Award, FM Ambulance, 2003
- New Faculty Award for Professional Excellence, Physician Assistant Education Association, 2016
- Pi Alpha PA Honor Society Inductee, 2016
- North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants, PA of the Year Award, 2019
- BS: Des Moines University, 2003
- MPAS: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2004
- PhD: University of North Dakota, 2023
- Trauma Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse, WI, 2003-2007
- Emergency Medicine, Clearwater County Hospital, Bagley, MN, 2007-2010
- Family Medicine, Family HealthCare, Fargo, ND, 2010-2013
- Urgent Care, Urgent Med, Fargo, ND, 2014-2018
- Family Medicine, Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND, 2018-present
North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants
- Co-Chair and Coordinator of CME Committee, 2020-present
- Legislative Committee, 2016-present
- PA Program Liaison, 2015-present
- Chair, Corporate Sponsors Committee, 2015-2019
- President, 2017-2022
- ND Delegate for AAPA House of Delegates, 2014-2018
North Dakota Board of Medicine
- Appointed Board Member, 2019-present
American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Alternate Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2014
- Junior Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2015
- Chief Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2016
- Alternate Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2017
- Junior Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2018
University of North Dakota
- Alice T. Clark Scholars Mentoring Program, 2014
- Clinical Instructor Mentorship Program, 2019-2021
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty Council, 2017-present
- Nominations Committee, 2019-2023
Physician Assistant Program
- Chair, Curriculum Committee, 2016-present
- Faculty Search Committee, 2014-present
- Academic Committee, 2014-present
- Assessment Committee, 2021-present
- Marketing, Alumni, Scholarship and Ceremonies Committee, 2018-2021
Wisconsin Southwest Regional Trauma Advisory Council
- Advisory Board, 2005-2007