Amber Weydert

Amber Weydert serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Didactic Education in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center's School of Allied Health Professions.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University (2000-2004) and a Master of Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University (2004-2006). Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (PA.200111) and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA #1074283), she specializes in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Weydert has directed core curriculum courses including Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine I/II, PA Professional Practice, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention since 2018, demonstrating deep expertise in medical education frameworks. Her teaching portfolio reflects comprehensive coverage of clinical diagnostic methodologies and preventive care systems.

She maintains extensive institutional engagement through LSUHSC Faculty Senate representation (2021-present), SAHP Faculty Assembly leadership roles (2019-2023), and continuous service on PA Departmental committees including Curriculum, Promotion, and Admissions since 2018. Notable special assignments include the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions' Award Application Committee for Interprofessional Education innovation (2022-2024).

Her academic contributions focus on integrating clinical surgical expertise with physician assistant training protocols, particularly in metabolic health management systems and evidence-based clinical decision pathways.