Melissa Johnson Chung

Melissa Johnson Chung serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences (Downers Grove campus).

Her academic credentials include:

• Ed.D. from A.T. Still University (2022)
• Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies (M.M.S.) from Midwestern University (2005)
• Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2001)

Research centers on Cardiovascular Medicine, Physician Assistant Education, and Simulation in Healthcare, with clinical publications addressing vascular pathologies and evidence-based practice. Her work bridges diagnostic protocols and educational innovation for PA training.

Recent publications (2015-2020) in JAAPA demonstrate consistent contributions to clinical guidelines across cardiovascular, urological, and vascular domains, emphasizing practical applications for primary care settings.

Teaching encompasses Clinical Medicine I-IV, Advanced Clinical Medicine I-III, and Advanced Patient Assessment and Management, with active supervision of capstone projects including Introduction to Capstone Project (2024) and Independent Study in Capstone Project II (2025).