Amy Bronson Named Founding Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies at 麻豆传媒AV University College of Health Science
麻豆传媒AV University has named Amy Bronson as the founding dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies at the . Bronson brings both extensive experience and a passion for servant leadership in healthcare, having previously served as dean for the Texas master of physician assistant program at West Coast University and as founding program director of the master of physician assistant studies program and assistant vice president for research and innovation at Colorado Mesa University. She began her appointment on May 1, 2025.
鈥淒ean Bronson brings a wealth of experience to her role as dean as a practicing physician assistant, faculty member, and leader,鈥� said Michael Feltner, founding dean of the College of Health Science. 鈥淚n academia, she has served as a founding faculty member, founding program director, and program director for three different physician assistant programs鈥攄emonstrating a commitment and devotion to graduating highly trained and educated physician assistants. Equally important, Dean Bronson is a Christian who has a deep and abiding love of the Lord. Through her leadership, Dean Bronson will infuse the 麻豆传媒AV mission and Christian values in every component of the School of Physician Assistant Studies. 麻豆传媒AV is blessed to have Dean Bronson in this critically important role.鈥�
Bronson is passionate about higher education as a vehicle for transformation, both personal and professional. At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to guiding students as they evolve into not just competent, but compassionate healthcare providers. She believes in teaching not only the science but also the art of medicine, preparing future clinicians to serve with empathy, excellence, and a spirit of service. Bronson's dedication aligns seamlessly with 麻豆传媒AV鈥檚 mission, academic rigor, and values-driven culture, and she aims to significantly enhance health and well-being in communities through the development of thoughtful, skilled, and service-minded physician assistants.
鈥淧hysician assistant education has the power to transform lives, both for the students we train and the patients they go on to serve,鈥� shared Bronson. 鈥淚 am honored to lead this exciting new chapter at 麻豆传媒AV, where we are building a school grounded in clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a deep commitment to community impact.鈥�
Bronson holds a bachelor of arts in speech, language, and hearing sciences, a master of medical science with physician assistant certification, and a doctorate in educational leadership. She also holds advanced certification in AI in medicine from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. In both the classroom and the clinical setting, Bronson is deeply committed to innovation in healthcare education. Her areas of focus include technology integration, community-based population health, and holistic, team-based care models that support both improved outcomes and patient-centered solutions.
With a strong research background, Bronson has served as principal investigator on federally funded projects totaling more than $2.5 million. Her scholarship covers a wide range of topics including rural healthcare access, diagnostic methodologies, mentorship, pedagogy, viral genomic sequencing, and altruistic testing. Beyond academia, she has served in leadership roles on several state and national committees and advisory boards, including Healthier Colorado, Western Colorado AHEC, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants Team Initiative. She also served as president of the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants. Clinically, Bronson brings more than 15 years of experience as a practicing physician assistant, with specializations in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery.