After obtaining a BA in classics and philosophy from the University of Illinois, Robert Aitchison worked as a technician in high fidelity mannequin simulation, with standardized patients, and both animal and human cadaveric specimens at both ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ and Evanston Hospital. He obtained his masters of science in physician assistant practice from ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ in 2015. He then completed the Jane R. Perlman fellowship in emergency medicine. He worked in NorthShore University HealthSystem’s emergency departments and earned a certificate of added qualification in emergency medicine from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

Academic Appointments

• Assistant Professor (Clinical Educator Track), ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Medicine and Science, 2021.
• Student Affairs Judiciary Committee Representative, ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ 2021
• Instructor (Clinical Educator Track), Ä¾¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Medicine and Science, 2019.

Education

• Certificate in Health Professions Education. Ä¾¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL; May 2021.
• Certificate of Completion. The Jane R. Perlman NP/PA Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, Evanston, IL; October 2016
• MS in Physician Assistant Practice. Ä¾¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL; May 2015.
• BA Classics. University of Illinois at Champaign, Champaign, IL; October 2010.
• BA Philosophy. University of Illinois at Champaign, Champaign, IL; October 2010.

Professional Affiliations

• Member, Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), 1997 to present.

Peer Reviewed Publications

• Meredith L. Baker-Rush, Amy Pabst, Robert Aitchison, Thad Anzur, Norman Paschal, Fear in Interprofessional Simulation: The role of psychology and behaviorism in student participation and learning, Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 2021, 100432, ISSN 2405-4526, .
• Martin Hevesy MSN NP-C; Robert Aitchison MS PA-C; Alison Ruiz MS, PA-C; Susan Bednar RN-C APN. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants in primary care: An update of changes in 2008. Disease-A-Month, Volume 62, Issue 2
• Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN; Ernest Wang, MD, FACEP; Morris Kharasch, MD, FACEP. “A Review of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and its History.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 165-167.
• Jingyi Liu, Jared Novack, MD; Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN, et al. “Adult Resuscitation Summary.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 168-181.
• Monica Janeczek, Clifford Rice, MD; Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN, et al. “Pediatric Resuscitation Guidelines.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 182-195.
• Supritha Prasad, Daniel Watcher, MD; Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN, et al. “Neonatal resuscitation Guidelines.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 196-201.
• Constantine Karrras, BA; Sarah Donlan, MD, FACEP; Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN, et al. “Acute Coronary Syndromes.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 202-209.
• Constantine Karrras, BA; Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN; Ernest Wang, MD, FACEP, et al. “Adult Stroke Summary.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 210-216.
• Kyle Petty, BS; Noah DeGarmo, MD; Robert Aitchison, BA; Pamela Aitchison, BSN, RN, et al. “Ethical Considerations in Resuscitation.” Disease-a-Month 59.5 (2013): 217-220.
• Alexander Kogan, MD; Robert Aitchison; Dania S. Lees, MD; Kristoffer Dayrit; Morris Kharasch, MD; Ernest Wang, MD. “61 Year Old male with Sudden Onset of Gross Hematuria: A Case Report.” ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Journal of Therapeutics (Jan. 2013)
• Christopher Pettineo; Robert Aitchison; Scott Leikin; Stephen Vogel; Jerrold Leikin. “Biological and Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction: Updated Clinical Therapeutic Countermeasures Since 2003.” ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Journal of Therapeutics 16 (2009): 35-43
• Nathan Beckerman, MD, Scott M. Leikin, Robert Aitchison, May Yen, MD, Brandon K. Wills, DO, MS. “Laboratory interferences with the newer cyanide antidote: hydroxocobalamin.” Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology 26.1 (2009): 49-52