Beth A Geralds

Beth A Geralds serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Medicine at The University of Tampa, teaching core courses including Applied Patient Care Skills, Physical Diagnosis, and Public Health and Prevention.

Education:

• 2001: B.S. from Kettering College of Medical Arts
• 2010: MPAS from University of Nebraska
• 2021: DScPAS from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Her research centers on innovative medical education methodologies, particularly problem-based learning and simulation-based training to enhance clinical reasoning. She has pioneered interprofessional and art-integrated learning initiatives while contributing to NIH/NIDA-funded opioid research. Community health engagement drives her public health partnerships with the DEA and American Heart Association for patient safety and wellness programs.

Professional Recognition:

• 2019 ASAHP First Place Poster (Art in Medicine) and DEA Community Partner Award
• Three-time Campus Organization of the Year Advisor (2016-2018) for SAAAPA
• MCPHS University awards: President’s Good Steward (2018), Leadership Award (2017), and Teaching Innovation Nominee (2016)

Dr. Geralds mentors student research projects and leads grant-funded initiatives in opioid prevention, combining academic rigor with community outreach through public health education campaigns and interprofessional collaborations.