 | President Gwen is a board certified Physician Assistant in Delaware working in Dermatology. She has worked in DE since 2013 and is currently employed at Webster Dermatology. Gwen completed an AAPA approved Dermatology Physician Assistant Fellowship training program in Washington, DC before moving to Delaware. Gwen graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University in 2009 where she played 4 years of division one field hockey. She earned her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2012 from Seton Hill University. There she met her husband Drew, a PA working in emergency medicine in DE. Gwen is a member of The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the AAPA. When not working she enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her dog Tater, husband, friends, and family. She is looking forward to another year on the DAPA board and continuing to give back to the profession which has given her so much. Contact: Gwen.Dalphon@delawarepas.org |
| Vice President Patrick Duffy, PA-C Patrick is a board-certified physician assistant who was born and raised in Delaware. He graduated PA school in 2005 and has been working in dermatology since 2006. He has an undergraduate degree from you Wilmington University, an Associate of Science and Physician Assistant from Miami Dade College and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from University Nebraska. Currently, he lives in Sussex County with his husband and four children. Patrick works for Beebe Center for Dermatology in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is a member of DAPA, AAPA and SDPA. Contact: Patrick.Duffy@delawarepas.org |
 | Secretary Brad S. Hudson, DMSc, PA-C Brad is a certified physician assistant in Delaware specializing in dermatology. He has worked in Delaware since 2002 and is currently employed at Cape Henlopen Dermatology in Lewes, DE. Brad graduated from the US Army’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program through the University of Nebraska in 2002. He went on to earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2005 from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg in 2024. Concurrently, he served in the Maryland Army National Guard until his retirement from military service in 2014. Brad lives with his wife, Michelle, in Georgetown, DE and they both enjoy traveling, fishing, and spending time with their two dogs, John Henry and Lille Mae. Their daughter, Devan, is a registered nurse at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA. He is a member of the Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Associates, and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Brad is looking forward to serving the Delaware physician assistant community while serving as secretary of the Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants. Contact: Brad.Hudson@delawarepas.org |
| Treasurer Delaney Fagan,PA-C Delaney is a certified physician assistant currently working at Christiana Care. She graduated with a bachelors in biology from Temple University in 2017. She went on to also receive her Masters in Physician Assistant studies from Temple in 2020 where she received the Excellence in Leadership Award. She went on to work in primary care for three years before transitioning to her career in cardiology. Delaney is a current member of the American College of Cardiology and the AAPA. She currently lives in Wilmington, DE with her husband, dog, and two cats. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. Contact: Delaney.Fagan@delawarepas.org |
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Member at Large - New Castle County
Dan Grawl, PA-C Dan is a board-certified Physician Assistant at ChristianaCare. He is currently the program manager for the Advanced Joint Replacement Center and the Spine Center. He has served in multiple leadership roles throughout the system including Chair of the PA Council, lead orthopedic trauma PA, and on multiple systemwide committees. Dan became a Certified EMT/Paramedic in Pennsylvania in 1992. He pursued a baccalaureate degree at Neumann University in Health Care Business Administration from 1993 until he was accepted into Hahnemann’s PA program in 1996. He graduated from Hahnemann’s PA program with a baccalaureate degree in Allied Health in 1988 and became a NCCPA certified PA. He received his MBA from Wilmington University in 2021and was recognized for academic excellence in the Sigma Beta Delta international honor society. Dan has worked in many of the surgical subspecialties over the last 36 years. He worked as a Marketing Director for Conmed/Linvatec Corporation from 1999 to 2004 where he was responsible for the development and marketing of surgical medical devices through technique guides, marketing brochures, and multimedia platforms. During his tenure he also managed the medical education department, convention services, meeting services, and marketing communications groups. Dan returned to Christiana in 2004 to develop, implement, and maintain the Orthopedic Trauma Service as the Lead PA. He has co-authored and published numerous articles in the Orthopaedic professional journals with Craig D. Morgan, MD. He has taught physicians and PAs at both national and international conferences about orthopedic surgical procedures. He has held multiple previous leadership roles in the Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants serving as President (1993-1994) (1994-1995), Vice-President (1991-1993), and as a member of the Board of Directors (1995-1996). Dan is a co-author of enabling legislation for PAs in Delaware. Dan is a paramedic/firefighter in his local volunteer fire company and has served as director of EMS, as a fire officer, as well as on the board of directors. Contact: Dan.Grawl@delawarepas.org |
Member at Large -Kent County Ronnie Diem, PA-C Robert Nadratowski has been practicing since 2005 beginning his career in emergency medicine in Albany, NY. In 2010 he discovered his passion, Otolaryngology, which he practiced until in Albany until relocating to Delaware in 2016. He took a position as an Assistant Professor at Arcadia, also working in Urgent Care, upon arriving in Delaware and really enjoyed working with PA students. After a few years, he began to miss clinical medicine and Rob returned to Allergy and Otolaryngology at Nemours briefly, before settling at Bayhealth ENT where he has been since 2019. Contact: Ronnie.Diem@delawarepas.org |
Member at Large - Sussex County
Paige Venables, PA-C Paige is a Sussex County native and have practiced in dermatology in Delaware for 3 years now. I am happy to practice medicine in the same county where I was born and raised! I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond where I was part of the varsity field hockey team. I graduated with my physician assistant degree from Alderson Broaddus University in 2017 and enjoyed my time there in the beautiful state of West Virginia. In my spare time I enjoy being active outdoors, reading, and spending time with my family. I look forward to helping DAPA accomplish their goals and representing PAs in the state of Delaware. Contact: Paige.Venables@delawarepas.org |
HOD #1 Kerry Gregory, PA-C Kerry Gregory graduated from Touro College’s PA program in 2005 and has worked in multiple subspecialities throughout her career: dermatology, neurosurgery, urology and plastic and reconstructive surgery. She also spent a few years in PA education as well. Ms. Gregory joined Christiana Care as a Physician Assistant at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center in May 2019 where she works in the Center for Breast Reconstruction assisting in the care of patients who undergo a wide variety of complex breast cancer reconstruction. Additionally, she is in her final year at University of Maryland Eastern Shore where she will be earning a Doctorate of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership. |