Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences
Director of Clinical Education
Biography: Dr. Castro is a graduate of the University of Lynchburg’s Master of PA Medicine and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) programs. She completed her DMSc fellowship in Emergency Medicine at Centra Health and continues to show passion for Emergency Medicine in her teaching. A Lynchburg native, Dr. Castro enjoys the outdoors, cooking, exercising, and spending quality time with her husband and two boys.
Education
- BS, Health Sciences – James Madison University
- MPAM – University of Lynchburg
- DMSc – University of Lynchburg
Courses Taught
- PA 640: Advanced Clinical Procedures
- PA 650: Emergency Medicine Supervised Clinical Practice
- PA 601: Medical Practice I
- PA 665: Women’s Health Supervised Clinical Practice
Research Interests
- Emergency Medicine
- Leadership
- Medical Professionalism
Areas of Expertise
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Procedures
