Learn About Amy Bronson, Founding Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies at the College of Health Science
Pepperdine University has named Amy Bronson as the founding dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies at the College of Health Science. 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.
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 Pepperdine’s 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.
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.
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