Alison Guzzardo, M.S., PA-C

Educational Background: 
M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies; University of Detroit Mercy
B.S. in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, Pre-Professional Concentration; Oakland University (Honors College graduate)

Teaching Interests: 
Pediatrics and pediatric primary care
Patient education and health literacy
Professional practice and clinical reasoning
Evidence-based medicine
Diagnostic and laboratory medicine
Clinical skills development
Preventive medicine and health promotion

Research/Scholarship:
Mrs. Guzzardo’s scholarly interests include pediatrics, patient education and promoting access and inclusion within health care education. She is particularly interested in developing effective educational strategies that improve health literacy and empower patients and families to actively participate in their health care. Mrs. Guzzardo values evidence-based approaches to improving patient outcomes, enhancing health care communication, and preparing future physician assistants to provide compassionate, culturally responsive and high-quality care. During her undergraduate education, she completed an Honors College thesis examining the etiology of Ebstein anomaly, a rare congenital heart defect, through a review of the scientific literature.

Professional Affiliations:
Nationally Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA)

Personal Interests: 
Spending time with family and friends
Exploring parks and nature with my dog
Traveling
Reading
Trying new restaurants and coffee shops