Tracey DelNero

Tracey DelNero, DMSc, PA-C, is a Professor and Chair/Program Director at Pacific University's Sacramento campus. She earned her Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg (2020) and holds certifications as a Physician Assistant.

• B.S., Western University of Health Sciences, PA program (1999)
• M.S., Touro College, Physician Assistant Studies (2014)
• Doctor of Medical Science, University of Lynchburg (2020)

Dr. DelNero's clinical expertise spans Family Medicine and Geriatrics, and she has focused her academic career on Interprofessional Education and Physician Assistant Education. Her research emphasizes collaborative healthcare training models and primary care delivery.

Notable scientific awards include:

• PAEA Leadership Development Award (2023)
• PAEA Clinical Educator Award (2014)
• AAPA Distinguished Fellow
• Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society member
• Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (peer- and student-nominated)

Dr. DelNero actively contributes to the profession through roles such as:

• Representative in the AAPA House of Delegates (since 2014)
• ARC-PA Accreditation Reconsideration Panel member
• Professional lecturer for local, state, and national organizations