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Deborah Black serves as Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Program at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences in Glendale, Arizona, a position held since November 2021. Her role integrates academic leadership with clinical education oversight within the Physician Assistant Program.
Her educational qualifications include:
- M.P.A.S. from A.T. Still University (Arizona School of Health Sciences), USA (2000)
- B.S.N. from Arizona State University, USA (1996)
Dr. Black specializes in interdisciplinary medical education, particularly developing oral health curricula for non-dental healthcare professionals. Her research bridges clinical practice and pedagogy through innovative teaching modules that address common oral conditions in multidisciplinary student cohorts. This work emphasizes practical skill integration for physician assistants across diverse clinical settings.
Her 2023 publication represents a targeted effort to standardize oral health education across health professions, reflecting her focus on accessible, bite-sized learning tools for complex clinical topics.
No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials.
She secured $15,000 in grant funding from the nccPA Health Foundation (January–August 2023) for the "Oral Health Interdisciplinary Lunch and Learn" initiative, supporting curriculum development for multidisciplinary student training. Her teaching portfolio includes the course "Medical Interviewing and Documentation" (PASSG 556) scheduled through 2025.
Dr. Black collaborates with a research team including Mills DA, Chu AS, and Burns A within Midwestern University's Physician Assistant Program infrastructure.