Caroline Palmer

Caroline Palmer, MPAS, PA-C, serves as a part-time Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant program at Kettering College since 2022. Her clinical background spans family medicine, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from Kettering College (2012)

Professor Palmer's clinical expertise focuses on primary care settings with specialized proficiency in orthopedic evaluations and sports medicine applications. This diverse experience enables her to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills across multiple medical disciplines.

She actively mentors Physician Assistant students through didactic instruction and clinical rotation supervision, emphasizing evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal care. Her teaching integrates current clinical guidelines with real-world case studies from her decade of frontline practice.

Professor Palmer previously held faculty positions at Gannon University, contributing to PA education with a consistent focus on clinical competency development. Her dual perspective as both alumna and educator at Kettering College strengthens program continuity and clinical relevance.