Kathy Vernon

Kathy Vernon, PA-C serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Marquette University since 2023, concurrently practicing Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children's Wisconsin through the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her career bridges clinical expertise and academic instruction in healthcare education.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2001)
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Marquette University (2009)

Vernon's professional focus centers on pediatric emergency care applications and clinical pedagogy for physician assistant training. She specializes in translating high-acuity emergency scenarios into effective teaching methodologies, emphasizing critical decision-making in pediatric contexts.

As faculty, she actively mentors students through clinical precepting and curriculum development in the Physician Assistant Studies program, shaping competencies for emergency medicine practice while fostering compassionate patient-centered care approaches.