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Robert Sammartano, Assistant Professor and Director for Medical Didactic Education/Academic Coordinator

Faculty Name:Robert Sammartano, PA-C, ACS, FAAPA, FNYSSPA

Designation

Adjunct Faculty

Education Qualification

  • Postgraduate Residency in Surgery for Physician Assistants, Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Montefiore Medical Center
  • PA, Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
  • BS, Fordham University

Contact Email

robert.sammartano@umsv.edu

Robert (Bob) Sammartano’s collaborative research efforts have earned him multiple awards from the American College of Surgeons (national and local meetings), American Medical Association, Radiologic Society of North America, Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract, and the Montefiore Medical Center Alumni Association. He has co-authored 15 published abstracts, 18 original articles, and six chapters in medical/surgical texts.

Bob joined the Mount’s Physician Assistant Studies Program as a founding faculty member following two years at another institution.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Surgical PAs
  • House of Delegates for the American Academy of PAs

Honors and Awards

  • Michael and Aling Sheran Award for Outstanding Clinical Performance
  • Montefiore Staff and Alumni Association Physician Assistant Distinguished Service Award
  • John W. Kirklin, MD Award for Professional Excellence as a Surgical Physician Assistant
  • MLP Award for Outstanding Educator for the PA Profession | DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education
  • Lifetime Achievement Award | AASPA
  • Pinnacle Award for Selfless Dedication to the Profession and PA Education | Touro College of School of Health Sciences
  • President’s Award | NYSSPA