Shannon North

Shannon North is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies within the College of Health Professions at Pace University, New York City. She is actively involved in teaching a wide range of courses across the physician assistant curriculum, from foundational sciences to clinical clerkships.

Education:

• MS, Physician Assistant Studies, Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY (2012)
• BS, Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2009)

Her research and teaching interests center on clinical medicine and medical education, with a strong emphasis on psychosocial medicine, diagnostic methods, and simulation-based learning. She integrates comprehensive clinical training across internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, surgery, emergency medicine, and behavioral and family medicine.

Dr. North is a member of several key professional organizations, including the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA), and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). She maintains active licensure and certifications, including NYS PA Licensure, Board Certification by NCCPA, and certifications in ACLS and BLS.

Scientific Awards:

• Pi Alpha National Honor Society (2017)

She plays a significant role in clinical education, supervising clerkships and teaching capstone courses. Her contributions are primarily in curriculum delivery and clinical training rather than published research, as no articles are listed in the available text.