Alison Ismael

Alison Ismael is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Program Director / Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the College of Health Professions, Pace University, New York City. She plays a key leadership role in clinical education and teaches a wide range of courses across the physician assistant curriculum.

Education:

• MS in Physician Assistant Studies, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ (2011)
• BS in Physician Assistant Program, Touro College, Bayshore, NY (1999)
• BS in Psychology, Duke University, Durham, NC (1996)

Her research and professional interests focus on clinical medicine and physician assistant education, with extensive experience in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, surgery, and primary care. She emphasizes clinical skills development, professionalism, and biomedical ethics in medical training.

Alison Ismael is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and the Physician Assistant Educational Association (PAEA).

She has taught numerous courses such as PAS 306: Clinical Application I, PAS 505: Human Physiology, PAS 601: Clinical Medicine I, and various clerkships including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Behavioral Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and capstone courses. While no publications or advising relationships are listed, her contributions to clinical education are central to the program's structure and delivery.