Nicki Reno-Welt

Nicki Reno-Welt is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Academic Education in the Physician Assistant Program at Pace University's College of Health Professions. She is based in the Westchester campus and plays a key role in shaping PA education through curriculum development and instruction.

Education:

• MS, Health Science (MSHS) for Physician Assistants, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY (2012)
• MFA, Creative Writing/English, Long Island University, Southampton College, Southampton, NY (2004)
• BS, Education (7-12, English), University of Kansas (1997)

Her research and professional interests center on comprehensive physician assistant training, with emphasis on clinical medicine, pathophysiology, pharmacology, behavioral health, and healthcare equity. She integrates ethics, law, and policy into medical education, especially focusing on medically underserved populations. Her background in creative writing enriches narrative medicine and patient advocacy components in her teaching.

Nicki Reno-Welt has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

• Healthcare Hero, Westchester Magazine (2024)
• Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants (2012)
• Ms. Magazine Fiction Contest: 2nd place (2005)
• Steinbeck Award (2004)
• National Hemingway Award (2003)

She teaches a wide range of courses including Clinical Medicine 1–4, Pathophysiology 1–4, Medical Pharmacology, Surgery, Behavioral Medicine, Healthcare Policy, Radiology, and Lab Medicine. Her leadership as Director of Academic Education underscores her commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care and student mentorship. No grants or advising relationships are explicitly mentioned, but her educational leadership suggests significant administrative and pedagogical responsibilities.

She is actively involved in the Physician Assistant Program and contributes to the academic mission of the College of Health Professions at Pace University. No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided text.