Position:
Distinguished Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Location:
Health Professions Building 1775 N. Sector Ct. Suite 200, Winchester, VA 22601
Phone:
540-545-7257
Email:
amiller@su.edu
Employed Since:
2000
Educational History:
1977: Associate of Applied Science in Physician Assistant, Cuyahoga Community College
1983: Bachelor of Science, Technical Education, University of Akron
1986: Master of Education, Post-Secondary Administration, Cleveland State University
2001: Doctor of Philosophy (candidacy), Higher Education Leadership,University of Toledo
Fields of Expertise:
National consultant to universities on PA program assessment, evaluation and accreditation.
Professional Highlights:
- Licensed Physician Assistant, Commonwealth of Virginia
- Certification for Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (emeritus status)
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Member, Editorial Board, The Journal of Physician Assistant Education
- Outstanding Service Award, Association of Physician Assistant Programs, 1999
- Master Teacher Award, Association of Physician Assistant Programs, 2001
- Humanitarian of the Year, Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, 2013
Research:
Selected Publications:
Duhl-Glicken, A. & Miller, AA. Physician assistants: From pipeline to practice. Academic Medicine, 88(12), 2013, 1883-89.
Cawley JF, Jones EP, Miller AA, Orcutt VL. Expansion of physician assistant education. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 27(4), 2016, 170-175.
Miller AA & Coplan, B. Physician Assistant Doctorate: A Ticket to Autonomy? The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 28(S), 2017, S33-S37.
Miller, AA & Coplan, B. Assessing the economics of an entry-level physician assistant doctoral degree. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 33(1), 2022, 34-40.
Personal Quote:“There is no try, just do or not do”
Yoda
Personal Highlights:
Avid gardener, cook, photographer, and potter.
Recommended Link(s):
Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Shenandoah University PA Program