Associate Professor
Department: Physician Assistant Studies
Program: Physician Assistant
Administrative Title: Chair
Phone: (732) 235-4445
Email: matthew.mcquillan@shp.rutgers.edu

Office Location:
675 Hoes Lane
6th Floor
Piscataway, NJ 08854

About

Matthew McQuillan, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA is a nationally certified PA who currently serves as Chair of the Department of PA Studies and Practice. He joined the faculty in 1998 and is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Health Professions. Matt has served on numerous committees and councils for the PA profession at the state and national level. He most recently served as Chair of the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) for which he has served several terms as a Commissioner and Site Visitor.

For the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Matt has served on various faculty development committees, which is a particular area of interest. He is a Past President of the NJ State Society of Physician Assistants and has worked to advance the PA profession through various legislative initiatives. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs and a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the School of Health Professions.

His clinical work as a PA includes a number of positions including cardiothoracic surgery, family/urgent care medicine, and occupational medicine. His current clinical work involves supervising Rutgers PA students at the student/faculty run HOPE clinic in Plainfield, NJ.

Matt earned his B.S. in Communication Arts with a minor in Business Administration from St John’s University in New York and both his B.S. and M.S. from Rutgers. He completed his doctorate in medical science (DMSc) from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Education

B.S., Communication Arts; Minor – Business Administration, St John’s University
B.S., Physician Assistant, Rutgers University
M.S., Physician Assistant, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Health Professions
Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Medical Humanities (ABD), Drew University

Professional Achievements

Excellence In Scholarship – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 2023
Master Faculty – PA Education Association, 2022
Invited Biography – PA History Society, 2021
Distinguished Fellow – American Academy of PAs, 2009
Certificate of Recognition – New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, 2005
Outstanding PA of the Year – NJ State Society of PAs, 2003
Excellence in Teaching Award – UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions, 2002
Certificate of Appreciation – New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, 2nd Annual Board Review Conference, 1999
Department of Defense, Civilian Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Medal – Continental Airlines, 1991
Outstanding Student Achievement Award – St Johns University, 1987

Publications