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Courtney Doty, MS, PA-C

Bingham Farms,MI

Summary

Accomplished Physician Assistant and Professor at Wayne State University with over 20 years of experience, skilled at patient care and enhancing student competencies in physical exam skills. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal communication, improving patient outcomes and educational methods. Expert in medical diagnosis, patient management, and surgical procedures, with a track record of leading teams to success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Wayne State University
10.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced student understanding of physical exam skills by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Developed new and exciting curriculum to help solidify learning objectives.
  • Was a member of multiple committees at the program and college level.

Physician Assistant

Women First OBGYN
04.2008 - 08.2019
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans for both gynecologic and obstetric patients.
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained a full schedule of 40+ patients per day.

Surgical Physician Assistant

Corewell William Beaumont Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2008
  • Became the first Physician Assistant in the OBGYN department, assisting in thousands of caesarian sections, laparoscopic surgeries and robotic cases.
  • Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and quickly adapting to changing situations.
  • Expanded knowledge base through participation in professional development workshops, staying up-to-date on emerging trends in surgical medicine.
  • Facilitated successful surgeries through proficient suturing techniques, leading to minimized scarring for patients.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
08-2003

Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-2001

Skills

  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Team leadership
  • Student mentoring
  • Course planning
  • Patient management
  • Patient history documentation
  • Educating patients
  • Medical diagnosis
  • Interpreting laboratory results
  • Physical examination
  • Suturing

Accomplishments

Clinical Laboratory Science and Physician Assistant Students Interprofessional Education Event; Learning From Each Other

MaryAnne J Stewart, Courtney Doty, Ronette Chojnacki, Elizabeth McQuillen

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Apr 2024, 37 (2) 30-34; DOI: 10.29074/ascls.2023003230

Certification

  • Licensed Physician Assistant - Michigan Medical Board or Department of Health.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Timeline

Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Wayne State University
10.2019 - Current

Physician Assistant

Women First OBGYN
04.2008 - 08.2019

Surgical Physician Assistant

Corewell William Beaumont Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2008
  • Licensed Physician Assistant - Michigan Medical Board or Department of Health.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness

Central Michigan University
Courtney Doty, MS, PA-C