Jamal T. Bracken, MPAS, MSHS, PA-C

Assistant Professor

Department of Medical Education


Phone305-348-8120

Emailjbracken@fiu.edu

OfficeMARC 252

Jamal T. Bracken, MPAS, MSHS, PA-C

Jamal T. Bracken teaches throughout the didactic year in the Master in Physician Assistant Studies program. He is the course director for History and Physical Examination 2 & 4, and Psychiatry and Human Behavior Courses. He is also a faculty liaison for the Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program, which fosters community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Bracken is a certified physician assistant with over a decade of health care experience and clinical expertise spanning primary care, infectious disease, and psychiatry.

Research Interests

  • Preventative medicine
  • Health/wellness (nutrition, fitness, Eastern Medicine)
  • Interdisciplinary teams within healthcare

See research publications and more on FIU Discovery.

Current Courses Taught

  • Infectious Disease
  • Psychiatry and Human Behavior
  • History and Physical Examination 2 & 4

Committees & Professional Organizations

  • MPAS Exam Review Committee
  • MPAS Admission Committee
  • MPAS Curriculum Committee
  • Interprofessional NHELP Executive Leadership Committee
  • Interprofessional Workshop Committee
  • Florida Association of Physician Assistants
  • Maryland Association of Physician Assistants
  • American Association of Physician Assistants

Education

  • M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 2017
  • M.S., Community Health & Health Education, Towson University, Towson, MD, 2014
  • B.S., Health and Wellness, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, 2012

Board Certifications

  • PA-C, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist,
    Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
  • Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Nutrition Coach, National Academy of Sports Medicine