Physician Assistant Board Appoints New Executive Officer

SACRAMENTO – The California Physician Assistant Board (PAB) announces the appointment of Rozana Khan as its new executive officer, effective December 1, 2020. Ms. Khan has been serving as PAB’s interim executive officer since the retirement of former executive officer Lynn Forsyth in August.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Khan served as an Associate Government Program Analyst for PAB from 2017 to 2020. She was responsible for analyzing consumer complaints pertaining to licensed and unlicensed activities of physician assistants, and acted as the liaison to the staff at the Medical Board of California (MBC) and the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Investigation.

During her time at PAB, Ms. Khan has gained a comprehensive grasp of the legislative and regulatory processes and developed a wide range of skills in strategic planning, budget management, and staff development to ensure the efficient management and achievement of the Board's mission and goals.

Prior to her work at PAB, Ms. Khan served as a Staff Services Analyst for MBC from 2013 to 2017, a Health Record Technician for the California Correctional Health Care Services from 2008 to 2013, and a Prior Authorization Technician for Health Net Pharmaceuticals from 2005 to 2008.