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Courtney Sumners, MS, PA-C, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program within the College of Health Sciences at Logan University. With over a decade of healthcare experience spanning phlebotomy, medical scribing, and clinical practice, she now focuses on educating future physician assistants through evidence-based mentorship and clinical instruction.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Missouri State University (2015)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Missouri State University
Professor Sumners specializes in anatomy, pathophysiology, and surgical disciplines with particular emphasis on cardiovascular health and trauma-informed care. Her clinical background in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery directly informs her teaching methodology, ensuring students gain practical, real-world competencies for high-acuity medical environments. She champions lifelong learning through integrated clinical simulations and case-based pedagogy.
Committed to holistic student development, Sumners prioritizes confidence-building and technical proficiency in PA training. Her mentorship philosophy bridges theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical decision-making, though specific grant funding details remain unreported in available materials. Outside academia, she models work-life integration through active parenting and community engagement.
