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Robyn A Sears serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences in Glendale. With a Doctorate of Medical Science from Lynchburg University, she leads the Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies program and maintains active clinical certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Her research focuses on physician assistant education, palliative care, and oral health training for healthcare professionals. Recent publications demonstrate her expertise in serious illness management, peritonsillar abscess treatment, and interdisciplinary oral health education. Her scholarly work shows consistent output with publications spanning from 2020-2024, reflecting current clinical practice guidelines and educational innovations in the physician assistant field.
Dr. Sears actively contributes to her profession through committee leadership, including as Chair of the Accreditation Self-Study and Assessment Committee. She serves as a peer reviewer for the JAAPA journal and participates in Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants committees, including Awards/Scholarship and Continuing Education committees.
- NCCPA Certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Arizona State Physician Assistant License
As an educator, she teaches Health Professionalism courses (PASSG 553) and leads grant-funded initiatives like the Oral Health Interdisciplinary Lunch and Learn program funded by the PA Health Foundation. Her professional activities demonstrate commitment to curriculum development, accreditation standards, and interdisciplinary healthcare training.
