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Amanda Stark, M.M.Sc.

Amanda Stark, M.M.Sc.

Titles and Appointments

Assistant Professor

Schools
School of Health Professions
Departments
Physician Assistant Studies
  • Biography

    Amanda Stark, MMS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Assistant Professor driven by a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate patient care and educational excellence.

    Professor Stark earned her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ in 2015, then completed a Post-Graduate PA Fellowship in Hospital Internal Medicine (Hematology/Oncology track) at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Prior to joining UT Southwestern, Amanda spent a decade in clinical practice within the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona. During her tenure, she served as the NP/PA Hospital Internal Medicine Division Lead for Quality, and she is excited to continue to apply her passion for systems-focused, creative problem solving to QI initiatives and educational efforts at UTSW.

    Amanda’s favorite professional role is as an educator, allowing her to integrate clinical experience, academic leadership and a love for mentorship to empower the next generation of PAs. She previously served as the Associate Program Director for the Mayo Clinic Arizona NP/PA Post-Graduate Fellowship in Hospital Internal Medicine & Critical Care Medicine and as an Adjunct Professor at Midwestern University. She is honored to now be a part of the UTSW PA Program Faculty.

  • Education
    Graduate School
    Midwestern University (2015), Physician Assistant Studies
  • Research Interest
    • PA Education
    • Quality Improvement
  • Publications

    Star Featured Publications

    Relation of Telemetry Use and Mortality Risk, Hospital Length of Stay, and Readmission Rates in Patients With Respiratory Illness.
    Dawson N, Burton MC, Hull B, Beliles G, Pritchard I, Trautman C, Ferry L, Doyon A, Colby R, Chuu A, Kung ST, Khang T, Durocher D, Buras M, Kosiorek H, Agrwal N, Sen A, Goss D, Geyer H, Am J Cardiol 2017 Oct 120 8 1416-1420
    In vitro and in situ characterization of arthroscopic loop security and knot security of braided polyblend sutures: a biomechanical study.
    Armstrong LC, Chong A, Livermore RW, Prohaska DJ, Doyon AN, Wooley PH, Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 2015 Apr 44 4 176-82
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) (2015)
    • National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (2015)
    • Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) (2026)