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In this episode, we chat with Emily WhiteHorse, PhD, PA-C, founder of The PA Faculty Development Academy, about her latest book, Becoming a PA Educator: A Practical Guide for Physician Assistant/Associate Faculty. Dr. WhiteHorse shares her unique journey from high school teacher to practicing PA and now educator. She dives into the challenges clinicians face when transitioning into PA education, including the common misconceptions about teaching and the steep learning curve. With a growing faculty shortage in PA programs, she explains how many new educators leave within three years due to insufficient support. Her book offers practical tools and advice to ease this transition, focusing on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and faculty growth.
The purpose of this podcast is to provide news and information on the PA profession and is for informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policy of the University of Arizona.
Emily Whitehorse, PhD, PA-C
Emily WhiteHorse has over 40 years of experience in education, starting as a high school teacher before becoming a PA. In addition to 13 years of clinical practice, she has been in PA education for the past 28 years, holding positions as associate program director, didactic coordinator, clinical coordinator, and faculty member.
Dr. WhiteHorse successfully worked as a PA educational consultant for 14 years, helping new and existing programs with accreditation, curriculum and assessment design. In 2019, she founded the PA Faculty Development Academy, which offers online courses to those teaching in PA education. She also authors a bimonthly newsletter, The PA Educator, reflecting her ongoing passion for helping clinicians successfully transition to education. She continues to provide faculty development to PA programs all across the country.
