Dr. Tonya George Associate Program Director of Medical Science Program

Dr. Tonya C. George is a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), who graduated from PA school in 2001. After achieving licensure, she continued her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Health Science in Clinical Leadership: Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, a Master of Science in Public Health: Community Health, and a PhD in Public Health: Epidemiology. Dr. George has been honored by The American Association of Physician Associates (AAPA) as a Distinguished Fellow and she has extensive clinical experience in surgery, surgical intensive care, and critical care medicine. She is passionate about research, wellness, and education. She has engaged in research in various roles and has had the privilege of presenting at local, regional, and national conferences.  She has worked for multiple colleges/universities as an Assistant Professor and is thrilled to join The College of Idaho DMSc program as the Associate Program Director.