National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Director of Clinical Development
Melanie Murphy is the Director of Clinical Development and is passionate about advancing Physician Assistant (PA) education and clinical site development. She loves living and working in Utah, where her professional and personal interests align.
Her academic and professional focus includes curriculum development, innovation, and evaluation, along with exploring emerging technologies that enhance communication, teaching, and learning in clinical education. She is committed to improving access to care, particularly through support of rural health initiatives and underserved urban and refugee populations.
Melanie is deeply engaged in health policy and advocacy, and actively promotes interprofessional collaboration to address the broader social determinants of health. She also takes a keen interest in the business and economic factors that influence clinical education and practice.