Emily Murphy named distinguished fellow of American Academy of Physician Assistants

Emily Murphy in a blue collared shirt and dark jacket

Emily Murphy, assistant professor of physician assistant studies in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, has been recognized as a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

This honor is bestowed in recognition of exceptional leadership, contributions to the physician assistant profession and community service.

Murphy is also vice chair for academic and administrative affairs and director of the physician assistant studies program. Her clinical background is in neurosurgery, interventional radiology and pulmonology. Murphy currently holds a clinical appointment in addiction medicine with a private physician group.