Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown is an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Chatham University's College of Health Sciences. A certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from PCOM, she joined Chatham in 2015 and has focused her academic career on Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN emergencies, and Medical Simulation Training. She also practices clinically in emergency medicine at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

• Education: BS in Psychology and Neuroscience (Allegheny College, 2008); MS in Physician Assistant Studies (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011)

Her research examines ectopic pregnancy diagnostics, medical simulation pedagogy, and interprofessional education impacts. Recent publications include studies on ß-hCG biomarkers (2024), urban reproductive health behaviors (2021), and digital learning tools for physician assistant students. She received the prestigious Chatham University Buhl Professorship in 2021.

• Key affiliations: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA), Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)

As Skills Coordinator since 2017 and PBL facilitator, she has shaped hands-on clinical training for physician assistant students. Her work with Interprofessional Education Evaluation of Confidence (IPEEC) Scale (2022) and IPE curricula across five professions (2021) highlights her commitment to collaborative medical education frameworks.