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Kean University to Shift to Remote Operations on Sunday, October 12

Kean University will shift to remote operations on Sunday, October 12, due to the State of Emergency declared across New Jersey in response to the forecasted nor’easter storm. All classes scheduled for Sunday on New Jersey campuses will move to remote instruction, and all in-person activities are canceled. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as required. Employees with questions should contact their supervisors for guidance. Keanu’s Kitchen on the Union campus will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday to serve residential students. 

Education

B.S. in Science from The Pennsylvania State University, 2003

M.S. in PA Studies from UMNDJ (now Rutgers University), 2007

Areas of Expertise

  • Ob/Gyn
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Courses Taught

PAS 5410 Clinical Medicine Two

Biography

Kristina Salvati-Block has been a Physician Assistant since 2007.  She earned an undergraduate degree at Pennsylvania State University in General Science.  After working in the pharmaceutical industry for a brief time, she quickly realized her dream of becoming a Physician Assistant and attended the UMDNJ (now Rutgers) Physician Assistant program.  She graduated with a Masters degree in PA Studies in 2007. 

Professor Salvati has worked as a physician assistant in Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Reproductive Endocrinology and Ob/GYN, always finding time to mentor PA students along the way.   She has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at both The Rutgers PA Program and The St. Elizabeth University PA Program.  

Teaching Philosophy

Professor Salvati's teaching philosophy is grounded in the conviction that every student has the potential to succeed when instruction is tailored to their individual needs.  She is flexible and adopts a multifaceted approach to teaching, ensuring that each learner can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment.