Assistant Clinical Professor of PA Medicine
Program Director of the Master of PA Medicine Program

434.544.8876
pa@lynchburg.edu

Biography: Dr. Melissa Shaffron has been a clinically practicing PA for over 10 years. She joined PA Education at the University of Lynchburg in 2018 and has previously held roles as adjunct faculty, Director of Clinical Education, and Associate Program Director. Dr. Shaffron received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of PA Studies from Duquesne University and her Doctor of Medical Science with a concentration on PA Education from the University of Lynchburg.

Education

• DMSc — University of Lynchburg
• MA, Physician Assistant Studies — Duquesne University
• BS, in Health Sciences — Duquesne University

Courses Taught

• PA 617: Community Clinic
• PA 601: Medical Practice
• PA 640: Advanced Clinical Procedures
• PA 699: Summative

Areas of Expertise

• Emergency Medicine
• Leadership
• PA Education