Jay R. Metzger
- Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Contact Info
- Email: jay.metzger@med.UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.3414
- Dept: 701.777.2344
Office Address
School Of Medicine And Health Sciences Room E427
1301 N Columbia Rd Stop 9037
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
Biography
Jay became a full-time faculty member in July 2013 and serves as the didactic coordinator, course director for pharmacology, and teaches multiple aspects of clinical medicine within the program.
Jay started his medical career as a volunteer EMT in Hope, ND. He enlisted in the US Army and served from 1991-1994 as a combat medic for the 24th Infantry Division in Ft. Stewart, GA, and as a part of Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. After his enlistment, Jay worked as a nurse assistant in the ER while training to be a paramedic. He was a paramedic for FM Ambulance in Fargo, ND, for 6 years prior to becoming a PA.
Jay has been practicing as a PA since 2003 and brings to the Program clinical expertise in the areas of family practice, general surgery, and emergency medicine. In his spare time, Jay enjoys fishing, hunting, croquet, and spending time with his family.
Certification and Licensure
- NCCPA Nationally Certified Physician Assistant, 2003-present
- Licensed Physician Assistant, State of North Dakota, 2010-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, 1997-2011, 2016-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, 2018-present
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification, 2004, 2010, 2018-present
- Advanced Burn Life Support Certification, 2006
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 1997-2011
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Certification, 2006
- National Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure, 2003-present
- Basic Life Support Certification, 1992-present
- Basic Life Support Instructor, 1996-2003, 2018-present
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, 1997-2010
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 1995-1998
Awards
- Achievement in Excellence Award, FM Ambulance, 2003
- New Faculty Award for Professional Excellence, Physician Assistant Education Association, 2016
- Pi Alpha PA Honor Society Inductee, 2016
- North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants, PA of the Year Award, 2019
- BS: Des Moines University, 2003
- MPAS: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2004
North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants
- Co-Chair and Coordinator of CME Committee, 2020-present
- Legislative Committee, 2016-present
- PA Program Liaison, 2015-present
- Chair, Corporate Sponsors Committee, 2015-2019
- President, 2017-2022
- ND Delegate for AAPA House of Delegates, 2014-2018
North Dakota Board of Medicine
- Appointed Board Member, 2019-present
American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Alternate Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2014
- Junior Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2015
- Chief Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2016
- Alternate Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2017
- Junior Delegate, AAPA House of Delegates, 2018
University of North Dakota
- Alice T. Clark Scholars Mentoring Program, 2014
- Clinical Instructor Mentorship Program, 2019-2021
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty Council, 2017-present
- Nominations Committee, 2019-present
Physician Assistant Program
- Chair, Curriculum Committee, 2016-present
- Faculty Search Committee, 2014-present
- Academic Committee, 2014-present
- Assessment Committee, 2021-present
- Marketing, Alumni, Scholarship and Ceremonies Committee, 2018-2021
Wisconsin Southwest Regional Trauma Advisory Council
- Advisory Board, 2005-2007