Physician Assistant Studies
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Program Director, Physician Assistant Program
Division Director, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Email: katie_hanlon@med.unc.eduClinical Assistant Professor
Chair of Admissions
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UNC Physician Assistant Program, where I support students throughout both the preclinical and clinical phases of their education. My primary focus is on teaching patient assessment, using interactive and student-centered learning strategies to help future PAs build strong clinical reasoning skills. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I serve as the Chair of Admissions, where I help guide the selection of the next generation of compassionate and capable healthcare professionals.
Administrative Support Specialist
Email: krislyn_nesmith@med.unc.eduKrislyn is an administrative support specialist for the Department of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program. She assists students with admissions, enrollment, registration, and graduation during their time at UNC. Additionally, she serves as support staff for the PA program directors and faculty.
Director for Clinical Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
Email: allison_phillips@med.unc.eduAs the Director for Clinical Education for the UNC Physician Assistant Studies Program, I am responsible for scheduling and coordinating all clinical rotations, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and program goals. I oversee the clinical curriculum, guiding its development and implementation to prepare students for real-world practice. My role includes the recruitment and retention of preceptors and clinical sites across diverse healthcare settings to support a broad and high-quality clinical education experience. In addition to my administrative responsibilities, I also teach in the preclinical year, contributing to the foundational education of our students and supporting their transition into clinical practice.