Associate Director, CU Center for Interprofessional Education
Research Interests
My research interests are diverse and include developing innovative interprofessional medical education, treatment of substance misuse, social media and professionalism, government relations and health policy, social determinants of health and health equity.
Teaching
Block Director
(2018)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Hematology/Immunology/Infectious Disease/Malignancy Block
Block Director
(2021)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Dermatology/HEENT Block
Course Director
(2021)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Foundations in Prevention, Advocacy and Professionalism I-IV
Faculty Facilitator
(2021)
School of Medicine,
University of Colorado - Denver
Interprofessional Education - Healthcare Ethics
Co-Block Director
(2021)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Psychiatry Block
Publications
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
PA's for Global Health, 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
Social Media and Professionalism
Health Policy: Using Tax Incentives for Preceptor Recruitment