Amy K Samuel

Amy K Samuel serves as Associate Professor and Program Director for the Medical Assisting program within the Career Education division at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), Sitka Campus. Her leadership encompasses curriculum development, program accreditation, and clinical training coordination for Alaska's healthcare workforce pipeline.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from University of Alaska Southeast
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) from University of Alaska Anchorage
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Alaska Fairbanks
• Associate of Science (A.S.) from Whatcom Community College

Professor Samuel's professional focus centers on medical assisting education with specialized attention to rural healthcare challenges. Her work integrates clinical skill development, administrative healthcare operations, and workforce readiness for Alaska's unique healthcare environment through evidence-based pedagogical approaches.

Her certified credentials—AHI (AMT) and CMA (AAMA)—demonstrate active clinical engagement alongside academic responsibilities. Contact is available via aksamuel@alaska.edu or 907-747-7748 at the Sitka Campus facility.