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Shanna Y. Pressley serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of the Physician Associate Program at Berry College, where she shapes future physician associates through clinical education and mentorship. Her extensive clinical background across diverse medical settings informs her teaching philosophy centered on compassion and service to underserved communities.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Lincoln Memorial University (1993)
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from The George Washington University (1999)
- Doctor of Medical Science with Medical Education Concentration from Lincoln Memorial University (2024)
Professor Pressley specializes in Emergency Medicine and Hospital Internal Medicine, with significant expertise in Organ and Tissue Donation. Her clinical practice spans Primary Care, Urgent Care, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Anesthesia, and Hospital Internal Medicine, consistently emphasizing service to uninsured populations in Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. She views physician associates as critical solutions for healthcare disparities in vulnerable communities.
Her exceptional teaching impact is recognized through:
- Faculty of the Year award (2023) at Emory and Henry School of Health Sciences
As Clinical Coordinator, she directs clinical education components while personally precepting students in settings like the Mel Leaman Free Clinic. Professor Pressley instills core values of dedication, hard work, and compassionate patient care, guiding students through the rigorous path to becoming certified physician associates. Her leadership extends to professional organizations including the American Academy of Physician Associates and PA Education Association.
