Alex Duplantier

Alex Duplantier is an Assistant Professor and Director of Didactic Education in the Physician Assistant Department at Samuel Merritt University with over 25 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant since 1997 and medical education expertise since 2007. Her clinical background spans Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Infectious Disease across Sacramento-area practices and Solano County Health Department.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program (1997)
• Master of Public Health, University of Hawai'i, Manoa School of Public Health (1990)
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara (1987)

Research Focus: Her scholarly work centers on Health Professions Education with specialized interests in clinical reasoning development, infectious disease protocols, geriatric care models, and innovative pedagogical approaches for health professions training. She maintains a dedicated focus on agricultural worker health disparities, evidenced by her National Rural Health Association Fellowship providing care to migrant farmworkers in rural Florida.

Publication Themes: Her research output demonstrates consistent commitment to expanding Physician Assistant roles in underserved communities, particularly examining international applications in Australian rural and Indigenous healthcare systems. Key trends include workforce development strategies, cultural competency frameworks, and healthcare access solutions for marginalized populations.

Scientific Recognition:

• Touro University Joint MPAS/MPH Program Class of 2018 Teaching Award
• Touro University Joint MPAS/MPH Program Class of 2017 Teaching Award

Mentorship & Community Engagement: She actively mentors pre-PA students while maintaining extensive international experience including Peace Corps service in Haiti/Jamaica, UN Human Rights Observer work during Haitian political transitions, and clinical training of traditional birth attendants at Albert Schweitzer Hospital. Her career demonstrates sustained engagement with community health initiatives through fellowships and cross-cultural service.