Profiles
Kimberly K. Dempsey, EdD, MPA, PA‑C, DFAAPA
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Dr. Dempsey is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Physician Assistant program at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. She has taught graduate students in the PA program at EVMS since 2007 and became Program Director in 2016.
Dr. Dempsey also teaches in the Doctor of Medical Science (D.M.Sc) program, where she served as the founding Program Director from 2016 to 2024. Dr. Dempsey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Old Dominion University and her MPA degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She earned her Doctor of Education with an emphasis in healthcare education and higher education leadership at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Her research interests include adult education, professional development, curriculum development, and student success. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Dempsey practiced clinically at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, specializing in Pediatric Dermatology. She has been an invited lecturer at regional and national PA conferences, speaking on a variety of Dermatology topics. Additionally, she has partnered with the AAPA on national dermatology education initiatives targeting PAs and NPs
Courses Taught
- Introduction to the PA Profession
- Psychosocial Elements of Wellness
- Service Learning
Office Hours
By appointment
Undergraduate Degree
- AS in Science from Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
- BS in Biology form Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Graduate Education
- MPA Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
- EdD Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL