Angie Elkins, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C
- DMSc-Medical Education, University of Lynchburg
- M.S.P.A., Mountain State University
- B.M.S., Mountain State University (Summa Cum Laude)
Publications
- Testman, J.T., Bowyer, D.G., Condee, J.H., Elkins, A. (2020). A Longitudinal Simulated Patient Care Experience to Enhance AAPE and Team Readiness. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Experiential Education Section Newsletter, Vol: 7, Issue 2, PP 1-6.
Presentations
- Elkins, A (2023, November 12) Back Pain: The Red Flags [Conference Presentation]. West Virginia Association of Physician Assistants Fall CME Conference. Wheeling, WV, United States.
- Elkins, A.M., Jensen, M., (2021, Jan. 5). Exam Question Writing: What makes a great question? Faculty Inservice, University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program, Charleston, WV, United States.
Service
- Medical Mission Trip to Haiti (December 2018)
Organizational Involvement
- Physician Assistant Education Association Member
- Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Member, West Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants
Awards
- Most Enthusiastic Professor, voted by students (2019)
Dr. Angie Elkins is a Physician Assistant and medical educator who began her clinical career in 2007. Raised in rural West Virginia, she maintains a strong commitment to improving healthcare and preparing future clinicians to serve diverse communities. Dr. Elkins has clinical experience in both Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine and is passionate about patient education and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health.
She currently serves as the Director of Didactic Education in a Physician Assistant program, where she is involved in curriculum development, course instruction, and program assessment. Dr. Elkins is known for her engaging teaching style and for helping students connect pathophysiology to clinical presentation and patient management, fostering strong clinical reasoning skills.
Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Elkins enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, three daughters, and their dog while supporting her children in their athletic activities.