Lisa Paganotti

Dr. Lisa Paganotti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Science. She is the Associate Director for  the Doctor of Health Sciences program. She earned a B.S. in Health Education, a M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Health Professions Education and a PhD in Translational Health Sciences.

Dr. Paganotti is an experienced emergency medicine physician assistant, medical educator, and researcher. Dr. Paganotti brings her passion for experiential learning to the academic environment. Her work has focused on helping healthcare workers apply new knowledge or implement new guidelines or policies into patient care. Her research interests include the use of simulation-based education to improve healthcare outcomes and enhancing career development opportunities for healthcare simulation technology specialists. Dr. Paganotti is an active member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and serves as an accreditation site reviewer and educator for their accreditation program. She enjoys staying active by snowboarding, hiking, running, swimming or biking with her family.