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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Shalon Buchs, EdD, PA-C

Adjunct Associate Professor

402-559-9495

Shalon Buchs
Dr. Buchs is a long-time PA educator and adjunct associate professor for the UNMC Doctor of Medical Science program. She graduated from Duke University’s PA program in 2005 and has clinical experience in primary care and emergency medicine. She has been heavily involved in state and national PA organizations including the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the PA Education Association (PAEA). Dr. Buchs currently serves as the Secretary for the PAEA Board of Directors. She is passionate about teaching and looks forward to working with UNMC students.
  • Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, EdD, Wilmington University, 2024
  • Master of Health Science, MHS, Physician Assistant, Duke University, 2005
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Florida, 2000
  • Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), 2005 - present
  • Outstanding Academic Instructor, student selected award, University of Florida School of PA Studies: 2010, 2011, 2015, 2020
  • Commencement speaker, University of Florida School of PA Studies: 2019
  • Distinguished Alumna, Duke University PA Program: 2017
  • Pi Alpha Inductee, 2017
  • Distinguished Fellow AAPA: 2018
  • Well-being and burnout
  • PA student success and early intervention