Janelle Bludorn is a clinician and medical educator based in Chapel Hill, NC. She is a certified physician assistant specialized in emergency medicine and education. Her professional interests include mentorship of women in medicine, point of care ultrasound, healthcare communication, patient-centered care, health care technology & policy, and interprofessional clinician engagement. Check out her faculty profile and scholars page.
September 2021 - Present
Durham, NC
Provide medical education within the Department of Family Medicine and the Division of Physician Assistant Studies at Duke University School of Medicine.
August 2016 - September 2021
Chapel Hill, NC
Provided medical education within the Department of Allied Health Sciencs and the Division of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Advisor for the UNC PA Student Society.
Leadership and invovlement in various interprofessional education activities within the School of Medicine and other university entities including School of Pharmacy, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Nursing.
August 2016 - September 2021
Chapel Hill, NC
Provided high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in both academic medical center and community hospital settings.
Clinical preceptor for learners in the emergency deparmtent.
Established and chaired UNC Healthcare’s Advanced Practice Provider Education Committee.
May 2013 - July 2016
Boston, MA
Provided high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in an academic medical center setting.
Clinical preceptor for learners in the emergency department.
Shared administrative responsibilities with fellow senior members of the PA group.
October 2010 - April 2013
Santa Barbara, CA
Provided high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in community hospital settings.
Pioneered physician assistant employment at Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley Hospitals
September 2010 - April 2013
Santa Barbara, CA
Provided female and male reproductive care including preventative services, treatment, contraception, abortion care, pelvic ultrasonography & vasectomy preparation/follow up.
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies
Graduated July 2010
B.S. Psychology, Biology, American Indian Studies
Graduated May 2008
Versatile medical educator and emergency medicine physician assistant whose dedicated academic and practice experience motivates excellence in innovative & inclusive medical education, leadership, & evidence-based healthcare delivery.