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Dr. Kimberly Ann Carter serves as Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Physician Assistant program at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences-Glendale. With over a decade of academic experience since joining in 2016, she bridges clinical practice with medical education while maintaining active clinical work in Gastroenterology.
Education:
- Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) with concentration in PA education from University of Lynchburg (2020)
- Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University (2010)
- Bachelor's in Health Sciences with concentration in Dietetics from James Madison University (2005)
- Dietetic Internship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (2006)
Dr. Carter's research focuses on advancing PA education through self-assessment and performance improvement, with particular interest in bridging students' transition from academia to clinical practice. Her work emphasizes creating effective learning cycles that stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage active engagement, and strengthen communication skills among future healthcare providers.
Her two most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on clinical practice preparedness and evidence-based medical decision making, particularly in colorectal cancer screening protocols and professional competency development for physician assistants.
Dr. Carter actively serves as a peer reviewer for Clinical Advisor and JAAPA while maintaining professional memberships in AAPA, ASAPA, AND, and PAEA. Her teaching philosophy centers on action, reflection, and feedback cycles that foster critical thinking and self-directed learning among students.
As Director of Clinical Education, she manages the recruitment, retention, evaluation, and management of supervised clinical practice experiences across multiple medical specialties including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Women's Health. Her teaching activities encompass comprehensive clinical rotations and assessment days that prepare students for real-world medical practice.
