Kristen Schnurman
About Kristen Schnurman
Kristen Schnurman is a Physician Assistant Certified currently working at Intermountain Healthcare and serving as an Assistant Professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. With a diverse background in medical education and healthcare, she has held various roles, including Assistant Professor at South University and marketing manager at E and E Publishing LLC.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Kristen Schnurman currently serves as a Physician Assistant Certified at Intermountain Healthcare, specifically within the Utah Valley Hospitalists team. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to patient care and clinical services in Provo, Utah. Her experience in this position reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare practices and improving patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Schnurman holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, which she completed between 2019 and 2022. She also earned a Master of Science in Health Sciences from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she achieved an Honors Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Utah from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in both clinical practice and medical education.
Background in Medical Education
Kristen Schnurman has a strong background in medical education, having worked as an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program at South University from 2018 to 2021. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions since 2023. Her roles in these academic settings demonstrate her dedication to educating future healthcare professionals and promoting the Physician Assistant role.
Professional Affiliations
Kristen Schnurman is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Utah Academy of Physician Assistants (UAPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), and the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM). Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to professional development and advocacy within the healthcare community.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Kristen Schnurman worked in various capacities that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Marketing Manager and Account Executive at E and E Publishing LLC from 1999 to 2002 and as an Assistant Research Editor at Warren Comm from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as a Physician Assistant at SUCCESS IN MIND OF VIRGINIA LLC from 2020 to 2021 and as a Physician Assistant Student at George Washington University from 2011 to 2013. These experiences have equipped her with diverse skills applicable to her current practice.