President and CEO
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Johns Creek, Georgia, United States
Dr. Dawn Morton-Rias is the first PA President/CEO of NCCPA. She is a board-certified PA and has practiced in family medicine, addictive medicine, GYN, and care for the homeless. Dawn is a long-time PA educator, former PA program director program and Dean. Among several leadership roles, she has served as President of PAEA and an ARC-PA Commissioner. She is an extended member of the NYS Board for Medicine. Dr. Morton-Rias is nationally recognized for her leadership in curricula innovation, certification, organizational leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, and expansion of educational access. Prior to joining NCCPA, she served as a Professor and Dean at SUNY Downstate in NY where she still serves on the faculty. Dr. Morton-Rias holds a BA from Stony Brook University, BS and PA Certificate from Howard University, and a Doctorate in Education from St. John’s University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives® (FACHE) and an ICE-Certified Credentialing Professional (CCP).
Thursday, October 26, 2023
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM MT