Amy Akerman, PA-C

Professional Titles

• Associate Professor
• Assistant Director, CU Center for Interprofessional Education

Research Interests

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

Publications

• Akerman, A., Knott, R. (2025). Preceptor Use of Clinical Competencies in Physician Assistant Education. Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 10, 21-22. DOI: https/www.doi.org/10.1097/JPA.0000000000000714
• Sivahop, J., Akerman, A. Forecasting the Future: Can Casper® Scores Predict Professionalism Infractions. (2024). DOI: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000625
• 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.
• The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year: Pediatrics Published by Springer Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0826195258

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