Miami University has appointed Indian American professor Dr. Anu Mathur, as the next Director of the Physician Associate Studies Program, effective November 30.
A leader in physician associate education, Dr. Mathur brings a wealth of expertise in curriculum, accreditation, assessment, and student success initiatives, according to a university release. She currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Design, Assessment & Remediation at Touro University California.
“As the Miami PA program grows from strength to strength, Dr. Anu Mathur is the ideal leader to shepherd it through continuing accreditation and beyond,” Renee Baernstein, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, said.
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“Her extensive experience in academic program leadership, combined with her deep understanding of PA education and her dedication to student success, aligns perfectly with our vision. I am thrilled to welcome her to the Miami family.”
Mathur holds a Doctor of Medical Science from the College of Idaho and a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Baylor College of Medicine.
Having worked for several years in education, she has done much to contribute to developing future clinicians in both academic and clinical faculty positions, according to her profile.
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Prior to her faculty appointment at Miami, she led several initiatives to improve classroom instruction, exploratory labs, recruitment & admissions, and improvement in program level student assessments as a principal faculty member.
In her new role, she will lead the didactic curriculum and supervise the principal faculty in curriculum delivery, product assessment and improvement. Her passion for curriculum development, standardized patient program, fair admission practices, student mentoring ensure the quality of the program.
As a lecturer, she teaches and mentors students in obtaining an appropriate medical history, performing an accurate physical examination, medical documentation and improving patient engagement. Clinically, Mathur has practiced in family medicine, internal medicine, sleep medicine, and urgent care.