Physician Assistant Studies

Assistant Professor, SAAAPA Advisor

Education:

• 2023 - Doctor of Medical Science - Concentration in Physician Assistant Education, University of Lynchburg, VA
• 2019 - Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, concentration in Physician Assistant Studies, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
• 2015 - Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Health Sciences, American Military University, Charles Town, WV

Interests:

• Lifestyle Medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Cardiology
• Orthopedics

Bio:

Dr. Czech started his journey in medicine as a Hospital Corpsman/Field Medical Technician in the United States Navy. He served on active duty for 7 years, spending 4 years in USMC infantry, scout snipers, at 2d Reconnaissance Battalion. He served a tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in Scout Sniper Team 1, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines from 2012-2013. After leaving active duty, he attended the University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program, working in acute care settings such as emergency medicine and urgent care before becoming principal faculty in the program and transitioning to family medicine. Dr. Czech strives to bring the best out of his students in both the classroom and clinical setting, challenging them to continually improve their knowledge, skills, and clinical competence. As a primary care provider in family medicine, he aims to provide comprehensive care for all patient populations, emphasizing rapport and a respectful, compassionate bedside manner

Publications:

• Landis, E., Czech, E., Barry, R. A., & Sizemore, M. (2026). Integration of clinical pharmacy into PA education. Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.46570/utjms-2026-1466
• Overholser, A., & Czech, E. (2025). Novel thyroid hormone receptor-β1 agonist in the treatment of MASH. JAAPA, 38(8), 6–7. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000237
• Czech, E. J., Overholser, A., & Schultz, P. (2024). Allergic rhinitis. Medical Clinics of North America, 108(4), 609–628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2023.08.013
• Overholser, A., Czech, E., Speer, L., Wilson, J., & Overholser, A. (2024). Comparison of GLP-1RAs vs other pharmacotherapy for obesity: A clinical review. Translation: The University of Toledo Journal of Medical Sciences, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.46570/utjms-2024-1218
• Czech, E. J., Overholser, A., & Schultz, P. (2023). Allergic rhinitis. Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 50(2), 159–178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2023.01.003