Christopher Ward

Pi Alpha National Physician Assistant Honor Society - Aug 2020 The Pi Alpha Honor Society was organized in 2004 by the Association of Physician Assistant Programs (APAP) for the promotion and recognition of significant academic achievement, leadership, research, community/professional service, and the encouragement of a high standard of character and conduct among physician assistants (PA) students and graduates.

University of Mount Union SCHOLAR Day Invited Speaker - Apr 2019 "Quitting Tobacco with Electronic Cigarettes: Is Vaping an Effective Way to Stop Smoking?"In the last decade, the world of tobacco smoking has been shaken up by the introduction of the electronic cigarette. Use of an e-cigarette is often referred to as vaping. Now widely popular, especially with young adults, many smokers attempt to quit traditional cigarettes by switching to e-cigarettes. Despite how common e-cigarette use is, there is very little public knowledge about how effective… Show more "Quitting Tobacco with Electronic Cigarettes: Is Vaping an Effective Way to Stop Smoking?"In the last decade, the world of tobacco smoking has been shaken up by the introduction of the electronic cigarette. Use of an e-cigarette is often referred to as vaping. Now widely popular, especially with young adults, many smokers attempt to quit traditional cigarettes by switching to e-cigarettes. Despite how common e-cigarette use is, there is very little public knowledge about how effective vaping is at helping smokers kick their habit. Through a systematic review of literature, I will examine the effectiveness of e-cigarettes in the reduction or quitting of traditional cigarette smoking. Any smoker, from young college students to long-term smokers, may be looking for an effective way to quit smoking before many of the long-term ill-effects take root. Can an e-cigarette help smokers overcome their traditional tobacco addiction? Emerging research shows that vaping to stop traditional cigarette use may not be as effective as originally hoped. Show less