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Amy HarrisonAmy Harrison, MHS, PA-C (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Program Director

 

Amy received a Master of Health Science as a Physician Associate from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to that she attended the University of Oklahoma where she received a bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science. She has worked as a primary care PA in both rural and urban Oklahoma. She also spent several years working in rheumatology where she was able to serve patients from all corners of Oklahoma as well as the surrounding states. She continues to provide patient care at the OSU Internal Medicine clinic. She is from rural, southeast Oklahoma and is passionate about the Program’s mission to return students to rural Oklahoma. 

 

 

Zachary FowlerZachary Fowler, DO (He/Him/His)

Medical Director

 

After growing up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Dr Fowler received his Bachelor of Science degree at St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee in 2004. Afterward, he spent one semester living in the monastery before matriculating at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in the fall of 2005. He performed his internship and residency training through the University of Oklahoma Family Medicine Program in Tulsa, where he graduated as Chief Resident in 2012. He has since practiced in rural health and urgent care medicine as a board-certified Family Physician. Dr. Fowler achieved the status as Associate Medical Director for Occupational and Associate Health at Ascension St. John, and is a co-founder and Medical Director of the Cura for the World Free Medical Clinic in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, where he continues to volunteer regularly. He previously served as adjunct faculty at OSU-CHS from 2013-2020 in the Department of OMM and was delighted to join the faculty full-time at OSU-CHS in the Department of Medical Education in July 2023. He is passionate about running/cycling, hiking, and cheering on his two sons at all their sporting events.

 

rebecca stephenRebecca Stephen, MHS, PA-C (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Director of Admissions

 

Rebecca received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2011 from The University of Oklahoma where she majored in Zoology. She then went on to the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa where she completed the Physician Assistant Program earning a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant studies. She joined the faculty at Oklahoma State University with 6 years of professional experience working as a PA in family practice here in Tulsa. Rebecca is active in her community, dedicates her time to volunteerism, and sits on the Board of Directors for a local medical non-profit organization. 

 

Jennifer StaufferJennifer Stauffer, MHS, PA-C, AAHIVS (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Director of Clinical Education

 

Jennifer graduated with a Master of Health Sciences from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Physician Associate Program in 2009. She also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from East Central University. She has experience working in family medicine and breast surgery. She currently sees patients in the OSU Internal Medicine Specialty Services Clinic and is credentialed as an HIV Specialist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. She is a member of the OSU Project ECHO HIV/Viral Disorders team. In addition to HIV medicine, she also has a special interest in women’s health, breast disease and genetics. She is a member of the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant Education Association, and the American Academy of HIV Medicine.  
 
She was born and raised in rural south central Oklahoma and is passionate about educating future Physician Assistants to be practitioners and leaders in rural communities.  

 

Ashley McCraryAshley McCrary, MPAS, PA-C (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Director of Didactic Education

 

Ashley graduated in 2015 with her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences. After graduating she worked in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine. In 2017 she joined faculty for the UAMS PA program and worked part time in family medicine.  She brought her experience to the OSU-CHS PA Program in 2021 when she became the Director of Didactic Education.  Ashley was born and raised in central Oklahoma and is passionate about helping to educate future Physician Assistants.

 

Courtney AbernathyCourtney Abernathy, DMSc, PA-C (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Director of Student Success

 

Courtney earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2011 from Southwestern Oklahoma State University where she studied Health Sciences. She graduated from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2013. She completed her Doctor of Medical Science degree from Rocky Mountain University in 2023. Additionally, she has a Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine. Prior to joining the OSU PA program faculty, she worked clinically in Family Medicine and Urgent Care in the Tulsa area and more recently has experience as a Women’s Health and Obesity Medicine PA. Courtney is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Physician Assistant Education Association. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

 

She was born and raised in rural, southwest Oklahoma and is passionate about advancing the Physician Assistant profession and educating the next generation of Physician Assistants to practice in rural Oklahoma.

 

DustiDusti Sloan, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology

 

Dusti received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Oklahoma State University – Center for Health Sciences in 2016. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Biology were received from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has been a science educator for over 20 years. In 2021, Dusti joined the faculty at OSU-CHS where she teaches physiology in the Physician Assistant and College of Medicine programs. Though her research background is quite diverse, her lab currently focuses on elucidating estrogen-mediated mechanisms that control feeding and body weight regulation. Of particular interest are central nervous system pathways that control feeding, and how estrogen influences these pathways. 

 

Staff


Kinda KadourKinda Kadour (She/Her/Hers)

Clinical Coordinator

 

Kinda Kadour is the Clinical Coordinator for the PA Program. She joined the OSU-CHS PA Program in April 2021. She is responsible for coordination of clinical rotations. Kinda has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University Lyon 2 in France.  

 

 

 

Sydnee CarverSydnee Carver (She/Her/Hers)

Academic Assistant

 

Sydnee Carver is an Academic Assistant for the PA Program. She joined the OSU-CHS PA Program in June 2022 and assists with recruitment, admissions processes, and didactic education planning. Sydnee received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Central Oklahoma.

 

 

KunzeCrystal Kunze, (She/Her)

Academic Assistant

 

Crystal Kunze is an Academic Assistant for the PA Program. She joined the OSU-CHS PA Program in May 2023. Crystal assists with didactic education as well as clinical rotations. She received her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in Visual Communication from the University of Oklahoma.

 

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