Profiles
Karen Owen, CSA, RSA
Clinical Coordinator
EVMS Surgical Assistant Program
2008 to present
Certified Surgical Assistant
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
1995 to present
Undergraduate Degree
University of South Florida
BA, International Studies
1972 TO 1976
Graduate Education
Eastern Virginia Medical School
CSA, Certified Surgical Assistant
1993 to 1995
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
Assistance in the development of the Pallidotomy Program at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
EVMS Recognition (Dedication to SA Program) 2003-2004 from the Department of Surgery
EVMS Department of Surgery/Health Professions (Outstanding Clinical Preceptor Award), 2004-2005
EVMS SA Program (Outstanding Faculty Award), 2007
National Surgical Assistant Program (Untiring Dedication to the Improvement of SA’s) Dearborn, MI, 2007
EVMS SA Program (Outstanding Faculty Award), 2009
National Surgical Assistant Association (Education Award) Washington, DC, April 30, 2010
Community Services
Volunteer, Respiratory Therapy, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Spring/Summer/Fall, 1989.
Membership on Local and National Committees and Boards
Virginia Association of Surgical Assistants (VASA); Secretary since May 2004
National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA); Member since 1995
Undergraduate Degree
University of South Florida
BA, International Studies
1972 TO 1976
Graduate Education
Eastern Virginia Medical School
CSA, Certified Surgical Assistant
1993 to 1995
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
Assistance in the development of the Pallidotomy Program at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
EVMS Recognition (Dedication to SA Program) 2003-2004 from the Department of Surgery
EVMS Department of Surgery/Health Professions (Outstanding Clinical Preceptor Award), 2004-2005
EVMS SA Program (Outstanding Faculty Award), 2007
National Surgical Assistant Program (Untiring Dedication to the Improvement of SA’s) Dearborn, MI, 2007
EVMS SA Program (Outstanding Faculty Award), 2009
National Surgical Assistant Association (Education Award) Washington, DC, April 30, 2010
Community Services
Volunteer, Respiratory Therapy, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Spring/Summer/Fall, 1989.
Membership on Local and National Committees and Boards
Virginia Association of Surgical Assistants (VASA); Secretary since May 2004
National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA); Member since 1995