Physician Assistant Studies

As 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.

I am driven to train Physician Assistant students to prepare for the realities and challenges of providing care for all North Carolinians. I like to emphasize the joy that comes from successful partnerships with patients and the sense of accomplishment in giving back to the communities that raised us.

I strive to make my classroom an open and welcoming space where frank, multifaceted conversations lead to higher understanding of healthcare in North Carolina and beyond.

Performing the role of Director of Pre-Clinical education by supporting faculty and student education in the UNC Physician Assistant Program. Course director for Clinical Medicine and Fundamentals of Surgery. Focusing on improving access and education of Point of Care Ultrasound.