Macy Henson

Macy Henson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program within the School of Medicine at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where she leverages her clinical expertise to shape future healthcare professionals.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Doctor of Medical Science from SIU Carbondale
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from SIU Carbondale
• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (with minors in Chemistry and Spanish) from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Dr. Henson's professional focus centers on medical education innovation and family medicine pedagogy. With over four years of direct clinical experience in family medicine, she integrates real-world patient care scenarios into her teaching methodology. Her research interests emphasize curriculum development for physician assistant training, biomedical science applications in clinical practice, and mentorship frameworks for early-career medical students. She actively contributes to advancing evidence-based educational techniques within primary care disciplines.

As a dedicated educator, Dr. Henson serves as a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) facilitator and provides intensive mentorship for first-year PA students. Her teaching responsibilities span foundational clinical skills development, diagnostic reasoning workshops, and longitudinal student advising throughout the program curriculum. She plays a pivotal role in student progression through formative assessments and clinical readiness evaluations.