Amy Popko ’19 MPAM, ’20 DMSc, PA-C
June 9, 2022 2025-07-18 10:08Amy Popko ’19 MPAM, ’20 DMSc, PA-C
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Popko joined the University of Lynchburg in 2022.
Biography:
Dr. Amy Popko serves as the pediatric clinical assistant professor. This role allows her to combine her passion for pediatric medicine with her love of teaching. In addition to didactic teaching in the program, Dr. Popko practices in the community through a clinical partnership between Blue Ridge Medical Center and University of Lynchburg. Dr. Popko enjoys instilling in her students the importance of compassion and advocacy for patients while helping them prepare to be future leaders in the profession.
Education
- DMSc — University of Lynchburg
- MPAM — University of Lynchburg
- BS, Nursing — SUNY Upstate Medical University
Courses Taught
- PA 670: Clinical Preceptor for
- PA614, PA615, PA616: Physical Diagnosis
- PA601, PA602, PA603: Medical Practice
- PA640: Advanced Clinical Procedures
Research Interests
- Adverse childhood events
- Pediatric development and behavior
- Pediatric tick-borne diseases
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Precepting
- Pediatric medicine
- Community clinic partnership development
