Susan Graff

Susan Graff is an Assistant Professor and Director of both the Physician Assistant Studies Program and Medical Technology Education at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Pitt and has advanced certifications in critical care medicine. Her work focuses on leveraging storytelling to address systemic inequities in healthcare and education through programs like CuPID, which collects community narratives to improve interprofessional care for neurodiverse populations.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Pittsburgh
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Pittsburgh
• Post-Graduate Critical Care Medicine Residency, University of Pittsburgh
• EdD in Administrative and Policy Studies, University of Pittsburgh
• Research Focus:
• Equity-minded storytelling strategies
• Interprofessional interventions for pediatric neurodisability

Recipient of prestigious awards including the Pitt Seed Grant and Innovation in Education Award, Dr. Graff's work bridges healthcare education, community engagement, and systemic change. She collaborates with the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program to advance care for children with complex needs.