Andrea Mercatante

Andrea Mercatante is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Wayne State University, where she has served since 2024. She concurrently practices as a Physician Assistant in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Detroit Medical Center (2021-Present). Previously, she held roles as Instructional Faculty at Wayne State (2023-2024) and in general Internal Medicine (2019-2021).

Education

• MS in Physician Assistant Studies, Wayne State University, 2019
• MS in Recreation Administration, Indiana University, 2009
• BA in Political Science, Wayne State University, 2005

Research Focus

Her expertise centers on clinical applications in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, reflecting her dual academic and hospital roles. Research interests align with disease management, public health, and clinical education.

Teaching

• PAS7070 - Health Care Issues I (Spring-Summer 2025)
• PAS7080 - Health Care Issues II (Fall 2025)

Professional Affiliations

• Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
• Michigan Infectious Disease Society (MIDS)