Alyssa Mathews

Alyssa Mathews, MS, PA-C, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). She actively supports both the on-campus and hybrid Physician Assistant Studies (MS) programs and contributes to research initiatives at the School of Medicine.

Her educational background includes a Master of Science (MS) degree and certification as an AI Educator, reflecting her commitment to innovative teaching methodologies.

Alyssa's research and clinical interests span pediatrics, neurocognition, mobility in aging, lipid disorders, and clinical research operations. Her experience includes conducting clinical procedures on research participants, revising study protocols, and developing standard operating procedures. She integrates her clinical expertise into medical education through guest lectures and curriculum support.

She is certified as a AI Educator, indicating leadership in educational technology.

Alyssa advises and mentors students within the PAS programs and plays a key role in bridging clinical training with research applications. Her dual role enhances the integration of evidence-based practice in physician assistant education.

She is involved in interdisciplinary research teams at the School of Medicine, focusing on aging and neurocognitive health, contributing to protocol design and clinical data collection.