Cheryl Attinger

Cheryl Attinger, MBA, is a Lecturer at Penn State University's College of Medicine, serving as course director for PHS 896B, Integrated Doctoral Research II (2022-2023) and HSS 746, The Business of Healthcare Elective (2019). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (DEd) degree, reflecting her commitment to academic advancement.

• Research Interests: Adult learning, rural health disparities, financial literacy in healthcare contexts, and career planning.
• External Affiliations: Harvard Macy Institute Scholar (2021–present), National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) member (2021–present), and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Business Affairs member (2015–present).

Academic Contributions: Co-presented research on organizational culture change at conferences in 2022 and 2023, highlighting intersections between healthcare systems and educational frameworks.

• Scientific Awards
  • READ Award (2021)