Racheal McInnis

Dr. Racheal McInnis serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program at Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine in Jacksonville, a role she assumed in 2025 after eight years as Academic Director since joining NSU in October 2013.

Her educational journey includes:

• Undergraduate Nursing degree (Florida Community College, Jacksonville)
• Physician Assistant degree (St. Louis University, 1994)
• MS in Physician Assistant Studies (University of Nebraska)
• Doctor of Health Science (Nova Southeastern University, 2018)
• MS in Nursing - Women's Health (University of South Alabama)

Dr. McInnis specializes in Physician Assistant Studies pedagogy and Women's Health integration within medical education. Her unique dual-background as both nurse and clinician informs curriculum development emphasizing direct patient care impact and interdisciplinary teamwork. She bridges nursing and PA educational methodologies to prepare students for primary care challenges through experiential learning models.

As Program Director, she oversees all aspects of student training and faculty development. Recognized by students for teaching excellence and peers for curriculum innovation, her leadership focuses on producing community-oriented clinicians who understand the PA profession's critical role in modern healthcare teams. Her Jacksonville-based program emphasizes practical application in underserved settings.