Amy Akerman, PA-C

Associate Professor, Pediatrics-CHA/PA Program


FacultyPhoto
Graduate School
  • MPAS, Eastern Virginia Medical School (2002)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Oregon State University (OR) (1999)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-CHA/PA Program

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Director, CU Center for Interprofessional Education
  • Global Health Track Advisor

Research Interests

My research interests are diverse and include developing innovative interprofessional medical education, substance misuse treatment, government relations, health policy, social determinants of health, and health and educational equity.

Publications

  • The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year: Pediatrics Published by Springer Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0826195258
  • Akerman A. Middle Ear, Acute/Chronic Otitis Media. In: Reed H, ed. JAAPA Quick Recertification Series (QRS). Wolters Kluwer Publishing; 2021.
  • Akerman A. Acute/Chronic Sinusitis. In: Reed H, ed. JAAPA Quick Recertification Series (QRS). Wolters Kluwer Publishing; 2021.
  • Akerman A. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. In: Reed H, ed. JAAPA Quick Recertification Series (QRS). Wolters Kluwer Publishing; 2021.

Professional Memberships

  • Colorado Association of Physician Assistants, member
  • American Academy of Physician Assistants, member
  • Physician Assistant Education Association, member
  • Society for Point of Care Ultrasound, member
Personal Interests
Primary Care medicine, Health Policy, Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity and Interprofessional Medical Education

Volunteer Activities
DAWN Clinic

Public Speaking
Yes
PA Education IPEC Core Competencies