Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Explore rigorous physician assistant education that builds clinical expertise, teamwork, and impact across diverse healthcare environments.
About the Profession
Physician Assistants (PAs) are nationally certified, state-licensed medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform procedures. Trained through rigorous graduate programs, PAs provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers across diverse medical settings.
Residential Division Faculty
Clint C. Blankenship, Pharm.D., PA-C, RPh, DFAAPA
Director and Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Andrea D. Boan, PhD, MSCR, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Director of Assessment
Christopher Chillura, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Alexandra L. Condy, PA-C
Instructor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Traci B. Coward, MPH
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Coordinator, Recruitment
Morgan Khawaja, M.D.
Co-Director, Pediatric Residency Medical Education Track
Clinical Associate Professor, Children's Care Network
Education
Medical School: MUSC
Residency: MUSC
Patrick M. McNeal, DMSc, PA-C
Associate Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Meredith Provost, MSPAS, PA-C
Director, Clinical Education
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Joshua Stone, PhD
Assistant Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Peter Wilson, MSPAS, PA-C, MA-CP
Instructor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Residential Division Staff
Julie Antley
Administrative Coordinator, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
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