Patricia Airey

Patricia Airey, a Medical Educator at Radford University, has been affiliated with the institution since 2004. She holds a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) from Nova Southeastern University (2009), a Master of Science in PA Practice from Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School (2000), and a Physician Assistant Certificate from Cornell University Medical College (1992).

• Doctor of Health Science (Nova Southeastern University, 2009)
• Master of Science in PA Practice (Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School, 2000)
• Physician Assistant Certificate (Cornell University Medical College, 1992)

Dr. Airey transitioned from clinical work in Emergency Departments at Yale University Hospital and Southeastern Acute Care Specialists to academia, driven by her passion for medical education. She currently teaches Clinical Skills I–III courses and serves as a Course Director in an Interprofessional component of the program. Her research focus aligns with practical medical training, interprofessional collaboration, and clinical education methodologies.

Her career reflects a blend of clinical expertise in emergency care and an educational focus on training physician assistants. Despite no explicit mention of awards or publications, her contributions to teaching and interprofessional education are central to her academic role. She balances her professional commitments with family life, actively engaging in creative pursuits alongside her husband and three children.