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Karen E. Arscott, D.O.
Program Director
Dr. Karen Arscott graduated from Marywood University Magna cum Laude with a BS in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Arscott then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1986. Following a rotating internship and one year of Primary Care/Internal Medicine residency, she practiced as a house physician and private practice Primary Care physician in South Philadelphia. Dr. Arscott decided to pursue a specialty in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and became one of 320 Board Certified specialists in Neuromuscular Medicine. While in residency, she completed a research pilot study involving chronic stable asthmatics and Manipulative Medicine. This project won the AOA/Fisons Resident Award and helped Dr. Arscott earn a Clinical Master of Science degree from PCOM. Following residency, Dr. Arscott practiced Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania for eight years. Teaching has always been important to Dr. Arscott, as evidenced by her faculty positions with PCOM and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2002, Dr. Arscott joined the Physician Assistant Program at Marywood University as an adjunct faculty member. In February 2004, Dr Arscott was appointed the Program Director. Dr. Arscott resides in Waverly with her husband, Dr. James Arscott, and their two children, Jim and Maureen.
Stanley W. Blondek, MD, DPM, FAAP
Medical Director
Dr. Blondek is a pediatrician in the greater Scranton, Pennsylvania area. He is the Director of Physician Health Alliance Pediatric Division and the Founder & Director of the Pediatric Nursery & Neonatal Program at Moses Taylor Hospital.
Dr. Blondek earned his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Blondek earned his Medical Doctor degree from Spartan Health Science University. He completed his internship and pediatric residency at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Blondek was awarded the Martin Quirk, M.D. Award for "Distinguished Service During the Pediatric Residency Training Period" at Monmouth Medical Center.
Dr. Blondek is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Blondek has extensive experience teaching in medical education. He has taught the Pediatric Advanced Life Support course many times, he has instructed podiatric students at Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, and he has been a guest lecturer locally and nationally at medical conferences.
Dr. Blondek lives in Moscow, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.
Marie S. Bonavoglia, MPAS, PA-C
Academic Coordinator
Mrs. Marie Bonavoglia graduated from the University of Scranton and the Scranton Medical Technology Consortium with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. She received the "Distinguished Clinical Medical Technology Student" award upon graduation. She then worked as a medical technologist at Moses Taylor Hospital for 14 years. After her time at Moses Taylor Hospital, Marie set up a physician's office laboratory and continued to run and manage the laboratory for the next 2 years. She then returned to school and received a Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University. While at Marywood University, she earned the "Distinguished Graduate Student" award, top clinical student award and the Thomas J. Keenan Memorial Award. Marie went on to practice in hematology/oncology before joining the faculty of the Marywood University physician assistant program as the academic coordinator in 2007. She continues to work part-time in emergency medicine. At Marywood University, Marie works with the Pennsylvania Students Working Against Tobacco Coalition. She is currently working on a doctoral degree in human development with an emphasis on health promotion at Marywood University. She resides in Dunmore with her husband, Vince, and her three children, Nina, Mia and Vinny.
Lori E. Swanchak, MPAS, PA-C
Clinical Coordinator
Mrs. Lori Swanchak attended the Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute where she graduated as a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic in 1991. She spent several years in Emergency Medicine, serving Scranton and the surrounding communities as a Paramedic. Lori also played an integral role in developing the EMT-Paramedic Program at Lackawanna Junior College in Scranton and later served two years as the Course Director. In 2001, Lori graduated Summa Cum Laude from Marywood University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree specializing in Physician Assistant Studies. In May of 2003, Lori earned a Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska with an emphasis in Emergency Medicine. Lori joined Marywood University in March 2002 as the Clinical Coordinator of the Physician Assistant Program. In addition, Lori serves as the Physician Assistant Student Society Advisor as well as on numerous committees on campus. In May 2006, Lori was awarded the Student Academy of the AAPA President's Award. Lori also is the campus facilitator for the Pennsylvania Students Working Against Tobacco (PA SWAT) chapter. Lori resides in Dalton with her husband and twin daughters, Allison and Madison.
Lisa Mattei, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Clinical Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Mattei graduated from Luzerne County Community College in 1988 from the Respiratory Therapy Program. She worked as a Respiratory Therapy Technician in a local Scranton hospital for 10 years before attending Marywood University in 1997. Lisa graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies. She completed a Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies from the University of Nebraska. Lisa joined Marywood in July of 2005 as the Assistant Clinical Coordinator of the Physician Assistant program. Lisa resides in Bear Creek with her husband Dave and her family, Megan, Taylor, David, and Nathan.
Robyn Hachan
Administrative Assistant
Robyn graduated from Keystone College with a degree in secretarial sciences. She spent the last 20 years working as a medical transcriptionist before joining the PA program staff in 2007. Robyn resides in Carbondale with her husband Dave and three children, Alyssa, Mariah, and Dana.
Sandy Berger
Program Secretary
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