Halley Barke

Halley Barke serves as an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Physician Assistant Program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. With nine years of clinical experience in Family Practice prior to joining the faculty, she previously directed clinical education for Phase II/III students and now oversees curriculum development, first-year student mentoring, PBL facilitation, policy creation, and program accreditation.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Medical Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant from A.T. Still University
• Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Dr. Barke specializes in Family Medicine and Physician Assistant education, focusing on clinical curriculum design and Problem-Based Learning methodologies. Her work emphasizes primary care training through structured clinical rotations and innovative educational frameworks that prepare students for real-world medical practice.

As Associate Director, she actively mentors first-year PA students and leads accreditation efforts. While specific research grants aren't detailed, her role in clinical education coordination demonstrates significant administrative leadership within the medical education framework.