Caroline Bittner

Caroline (Carly) Bittner is an Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University, specializing in emergency medicine education and clinical training. She holds a B.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2010) and a Master of Medical Science from Lincoln Memorial University's PA program (2017). Her professional practice includes full-time emergency medicine work across multiple sites, combined with teaching responsibilities in emergency medicine simulations and clinical skills.

• Education:
• B.A. Biological Sciences, UCSB (2010)
• Masters of Medical Science, Lincoln Memorial University (2017)

Dr. Bittner's research and teaching interests focus on emergency medicine pedagogy, hands-on clinical training, and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). She maintains active affiliations with the NCCPA, American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), California Academy of Physician Associates (CAPA), and the Society of Emergency Medicine PAs.

• Awards: Pi Alpha Honor Society
• Community Service: Rock Medicine volunteer work

Her career transitioned from orthopedics/sports medicine (2015–2017) to full-time emergency medicine before the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting her commitment to high-acuity clinical environments. Teaching and practice synergize to inform her educational approaches.