Quinnipiac University
Magdalena Lukaszewicz

Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Coordinator of Program Data and Assessment

Magdalena Lukaszewicz graduated from the Quinnipiac University Entry-Level Master's Physician Assistant Program in 2010 with an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences. She then graduated from the Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program in 2012 with a Master's degree in Health Sciences and Physician Assistant Degree. Magdalena has been a practicing physician assistant since 2012 with specialties in venous disease, urgent care, and primary care. She joined as a Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant faculty member in 2017; her current role is the Coordinator of Program Data and Assessment. Magdalena has a specialty certification in simulation and regularly teaches small group labs.

Education

  • BS, Quinnipiac University
  • MHS, Quinnipiac University

Areas of Expertise

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Urgent Care
  • Family Practice

Organization

  • Physician Assistant

Office Location

  • Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 475C

Mail Drop

  • NH-HSC

Experience

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Associate Professor; Coordinator of Program Data and Assessment

Hamden, CT

2024 - Present

Signify Health

Physician Assistant

2024 - Present

Pounds Medical Weight Loss Transformation

Physician Assistant

Southington, CT

2023 - 2024

Premier Urgent Care

Physician Assistant

Newington and Oxford, CT

2019 - 2022

Quinnipiac University

Director of Outcomes, Compliance, Interprofessional Education, and Simulation

2017 - 2023

Vein Centers of Connecticut under New Britain Radiological Associates and Midstate Radiology

Physician Assistant

New Britain, CT

2012 - 2019

Selected Publications

Peer Reviewed Poster

Compartment syndrome secondary to necrotizing fasciitis with atypical organisms from an operating room

Emily Kennington PA-S, Magdalena Lukaszewicz PA-C

American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference , Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Department (2022)

Peer Reviewed Journal

Acute liver injury following short-term use of the herbal supplement kratom

Umbehr G, Lukaszewicz M

35(2) JAAPA 39-41 (2022)

Peer Reviewed Poster

The Boxer Case: An Interprofessional Investigation of Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues Surrounding an Athlete Fighting with a Special Abilities Visa

Magdalena Lukaszewicz MHS, PA-C; Kimberly Hartmann PhD, OTR, FAOTA, FNAP; Sheila Hayre MA, JD; Matthew Mills MA, LAT, ATC, PES; Tania Grgurich DHSc RT(R)(M)(CT), ARRT; Elizabeth Wescott OTD, OTR/L; Tiffany Tsai, PharmD, BCACP; Julia Cote BA

Online , Interprofessional Education Collaborative Poster Sessions (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Obstetric Simulation: An Interprofessional Education Experience

Magdalena Lukaszewicz MHS, CHSE, PA-C; Dennis Brown DrPH, PA-C, DFAAPA; Liana Kappus MEd, CHSE; Darlene Rogers BSN, RN CHSE; Teresa Twomey EdD, MSN, RN

JCIPE Conference , Quinnipiac University (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

An Interprofessional Approach to Recognizing Stigma and Changing Perceptions of a Chronic Health Condition: An ME/CFS Case Study

Kimberly Hartmann, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Magdalena Lukaszewicz MHS, CHSE, PA C; Katherine Grevelding, PT, EdD, DPT, OCS, ATC; Elizabeth Kloczko Wescott, OTD, OTR/L; Maya Doyle, MSW, PhD, LCSW; Lisa DeGennaro, PharmD, BCPS, CDE; Erin Fusco, RN BSN, OCN, FNP BC, ANCC, DNP

JCIPE Conference , Quinnipiac University (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Unilateral Hurthle cell carcinoma presenting as solidary nodule with referred shoulder pain

Allison Cusick PA-S, Magdalena Lukaszewicz PA-C

American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference, Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Department (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Fomoral pseudoaneurysm: rectus femoris muscle flap for a failed vascular graft

Kaitlyn Stokarski PA-S, Magdalena Lukaszewicz PA-C

American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference, Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Department (2021)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Online Synchronous Interprofessional Education Experience Focusing on the Ethics of COVID-19

Magdalena Lukaszewicz, MHS, CHSE, PA-C; Kimberly Hartmann, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Matthew Mills, MA, LAT, ATC; Katherine Grevelding, PT, EdD, DPT, OCS, ATC; Barbara Glynn, DNP, RNBC; Julie Booth, PT, DPT, PCS; Tania Grgurich, DHSc, MHS, RT(R)(M)(CT) ARRT

NEXUS Summit 2020, Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University (2020)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Incidental Finding of a Recurrent Uterine Leiomyosarcoma After a Total Hysterectomy

Catherine Keohan PA-S; Magdalena Lukaszewicz PA-C

American Academy of Physician Assistants ePosters 2020 , Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University (2020)

Professional Designation