Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kroto has over two decades of Emergency Medicine experience and is a dedicated educator and mentor, serving as a
formal preceptor to PA, NP, EMT, and medical students. She is passionate about strengthening global visibility and utility of the PA profession through humanitarian deployment missions.

Education

• DMSc, Emergency Management and Global Health – University of Lynchburg
• MS, Clinical Medicine – AT Still University School of Health Sciences
• Board Certified Physician Assistant – Red Rocks PA Program
• BA, Political Science and International Relations – University of Oregon

Courses Taught

• PA 986: Emergency Practicum I
• PA 987: Emergency Practicum II
• PA 988: Emergency Practicum III
• PA 989: Emergency/Global Intensive

Research Interests

• Addressing the Global Healthcare Worker Shortage – PA Strategies & Leadership
• Expanding the Role of the PA in International Humanitarian & Disaster Medicine
• Operational and Austere Medical Delivery Integrating PA/Paramedicine Teams

Areas of Expertise

• Forward Deployment Team Building
• Spiritual Warfare in Austere Environments
• Executive Leadership and Equanimity
• Sustainable Cross-Cultural Relationships