Amy Akerman, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-CHA/PA Program

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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.

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.
  • 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
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

General Information

Graduate Schools:
  • MPAS, Eastern Virginia Medical School (2002)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Oregon State University (OR) (1999)
Languages: English
Department: Pediatrics-CHA/PA Program
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Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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