Dr. Amy Bronson EdD, PA-C
Dean, Physician Assistant Program
West Coast University
Amy Bronson, EdD, MMS, PA-C is the Founding Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies at Pepperdine University. Prior to joining Pepperdine, Dr. Bronson held roles as Dean, Founding Program Director, and Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation.
Dr. Bronson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, a Master of Medical Science with PA Certification, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She also holds advanced certification in AI in Medicine from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
In both the classroom and the clinical setting, Dr. Bronson is deeply committed to innovation in healthcare education. Her areas of focus include technology integration, community-based population health, and holistic, team-based care models that support both improved outcomes and patient-centered solutions.
With a strong research background, Dr. Bronson has served as Principal Investigator on federally funded projects totaling over $2.5 million. Her scholarship covers a wide range of topics including rural healthcare access, diagnostic methodologies, mentorship, pedagogy, viral genomic sequencing, and altruistic testing. Beyond academia, she has served in leadership roles on several state and national committees and advisory boards, including Healthier Colorado, Western Colorado Area Health Education Center, and the Colorado Academy of PAs. Clinically, Dr. Bronson brings over 16 years of experience as a practicing PA, with specialization in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Bronson is passionate about higher education as a vehicle for transformation—both personal and professional. At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to guiding students as they evolve into not just competent, but compassionate healthcare providers. She believes in teaching not only the science but also the art of medicine, preparing future clinicians to serve with empathy, excellence, and a spirit of service.
Dr. Bronson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, a Master of Medical Science with PA Certification, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She also holds advanced certification in AI in Medicine from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
In both the classroom and the clinical setting, Dr. Bronson is deeply committed to innovation in healthcare education. Her areas of focus include technology integration, community-based population health, and holistic, team-based care models that support both improved outcomes and patient-centered solutions.
With a strong research background, Dr. Bronson has served as Principal Investigator on federally funded projects totaling over $2.5 million. Her scholarship covers a wide range of topics including rural healthcare access, diagnostic methodologies, mentorship, pedagogy, viral genomic sequencing, and altruistic testing. Beyond academia, she has served in leadership roles on several state and national committees and advisory boards, including Healthier Colorado, Western Colorado Area Health Education Center, and the Colorado Academy of PAs. Clinically, Dr. Bronson brings over 16 years of experience as a practicing PA, with specialization in otolaryngology and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Bronson is passionate about higher education as a vehicle for transformation—both personal and professional. At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to guiding students as they evolve into not just competent, but compassionate healthcare providers. She believes in teaching not only the science but also the art of medicine, preparing future clinicians to serve with empathy, excellence, and a spirit of service.
