Director of Clinical Education of the Physician Associate Program
Clinical Assistant Professor
Beth Gaines, DMSc, PA-C is a Berry graduate, Berry mom and Berry faculty member. She has worked as a PA for over 20 years clinically in pediatrics, family medicine, asthma and allergy, and hematology and oncology. Her passion has always been in education, whether mentoring students through the clinical aspects of PA education, precepting or orientation of new PAs in the hematology/oncology practice where she has worked for the last 10+ years. Professor Gaines is also passionate about educating patients and their families. She believes that to provide the best possible care for a patient, one must not only treat the physical condition, but the emotional, social and cultural aspects as well. Professor Gaines is excited to return to full-time academia to share her passion with the next generation of physician associates.
Education
- Doctor of Medical Science Medical Education Concentration, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA
- Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
- Bachelor of Science in Biology Berry College, Mt. Berry, GA
Teaching Interests
- Pediatrics
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Patient Education
Research Interests
- Risk of Anaphylaxis in Oncologic and Hematologic Drugs Due to Polysorbate 80, Polyethylene Glycol, and Polyoxyl Castor Oil Containing Substances: A Case Study
Field Experience
- Oncology/Hematology PA (2013-Current)
- Asthma and Allergy PA (2011-2012)
- Family Medicine PA (2010-2013)
- Pediatric PA (2002-2007)
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- PA Education Association
- Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
- Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology