Allison Saavedra contributes to the history and physical examination clinical assessment curriculum. She lectures on dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, reproductive health, neurology and musculoskeletal topics. She also supports skills labs and professional education for SAI Auditors examinations.
In addition to teaching, she mentors PA students in both the didactic and clinical phases and serves as a capstone adviser. Her academic interests include curriculum development, assessment design and improving early clinical skills training to better prepare students for rotations and the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
Saavedra earned a Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) in 2020 from FIU Medicine.
Committees & Professional Organizations
- Exam Review Committee, Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), FIU
- Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP Liaison, MPAS, FIU
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
Education
- MPAS, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL 2020
- BA, Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2017
- BS, Biology, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2017
Board Certifications
- Board-certified physician assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Occupational Medicine, NCCPA