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Melissa Johnson Chung serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences (Downers Grove campus).
Her academic credentials include:
- Ed.D. from A.T. Still University (2022)
- Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies (M.M.S.) from Midwestern University (2005)
- Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2001)
Research centers on Cardiovascular Medicine, Physician Assistant Education, and Simulation in Healthcare, with clinical publications addressing vascular pathologies and evidence-based practice. Her work bridges diagnostic protocols and educational innovation for PA training.
Recent publications (2015-2020) in JAAPA demonstrate consistent contributions to clinical guidelines across cardiovascular, urological, and vascular domains, emphasizing practical applications for primary care settings.
Teaching encompasses Clinical Medicine I-IV, Advanced Clinical Medicine I-III, and Advanced Patient Assessment and Management, with active supervision of capstone projects including Introduction to Capstone Project (2024) and Independent Study in Capstone Project II (2025).