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Persaud, Harrynauth

Persaud, Harrynauth

Professor and Program Director
Physician Assistant (PA) Program
Health Professions

Phone: 718-262-2839
Office Location: SC-112B
Email: hpersaud@york.cuny.edu

Dr. Persaud, PhD, DrPH, PA-C, is the Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program. He is a York College alum, graduating from both the Physician Assistant program and the Medical Technology program. Dr. Persaud’s passion is to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities that exist within the poor and underserved communities, and the positive progression of untenured faculty members in Higher Education was the focus of each of his doctoral dissertation research. Dr. Persaud has published in several peer-reviewed journals on various topics and continues to seek opportunities that will positively impact society.

Office Hours

DayTime
Thursdays10am - 12pm (open door policy based on availability)

Education

DegreeInstitutionFieldDates
PhD Liberty University Higher Education Administration: Educational Leadership 2022 
DrPH SUNY Downstate Medical Center Doctor of Public Health - Community Health Sciences 2019 
MS University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Health Systems 2008 
BS York College - CUNY Physician Assistant Studies 2008 
BS York College - CUNY Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science) 2004 

Areas of Expertise

  • Physician Assistant
  • Public Health
  • Research
  • Higher Education
  • Online Education
  • Clinical Laboratory Science

Publications in Field Of Expertise

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