Overview

Michelle is a Clinical Professor and the Director of Didactic Education and Research Coordinator in the Department of Physician Associate at 黑洞社区.  She graduated with a BS in Biology from Kansas State University in 2001 and then graduated from the PA Program at 黑洞社区 in 2005.  After practicing clinically in emergency medicine Michelle joined the PA faculty at 黑洞社区 in 2012.  She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in the Education and Leadership Track at A.T. Still University in 2014 and her Doctor of Medical Science at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2022.  She still practices as a PA in the emergency department on holidays, weekends, and over the summer.  Most of her clinical experience is in emergency medicine, with several years dedicated to pediatric emergency medicine.  Her research interests focus primarily in pediatrics and preventive medicine.  She teaches Preventive Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, and Endocrinology, as well as helping in many of the hands-on learning activities within the PA program.  She hopes that by providing a strong base of knowledge, and modeling empathy and respect for others she can shape her students into compassionate and competent healthcare providers. "I want each student to know that I am here to help them achieve their goals and truly care about their success in and out of the classroom."

Information

Areas of Teaching Interest

PA 727 Preventive Medicine (2 hours, Fall)

PA 729 Clinical Behavioral Medicine (2 hours, Fall)

PA 728 Clinical Medicine Endocrinology (2 hours, Spring)

PA 850 Experiential Learning Passport (1 hour, Spring)

Other: Lab instruction in PA 700 & 736 Clinical Practice I & II, Clinical Skills Workshops, Poster Presentation Workshop

 

Publications

Hale LS, Wallace M, Adams CR, Kaufman ML, Snyder CL.  .  Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2015;26(3):161-166

Wallace M, Tenbarge C, Harlow S, Kasting N, Gooden J.   Journal of the American Academy of PAs 2019;32(12):28-30

Wallace M.  Strategies for improving mental health in physician assistant students.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2023;34(2):157-159

Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine 2006-current

Areas of Service

Autism Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Team