Nancy Hurwitz, DScPAS, PAC, DFAAPA
Assistant Program Director of Professional Affairs & Director of Clinical Education
Associate Professor
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School
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Department
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Location
Griffin 404
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.274.3394
About
Dr. Nancy Hurwitz graduated from the Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program in 1990 and has practiced in family medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, and pediatric urgent care. She joined the MCPHS faculty in 2011 and has served as Director of Clinical Education since 2014 and Assistant Program Director since 2023.
She chairs several program committees, including the Clinical Curriculum Committee, Progress and Remediation Committee, and Professionalism Committee. In 2025, she was elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates. Her professional interests include international clinical rotation development, and she enjoys travel in her personal time.
Education
- Master of Health Professions – Northeastern University
- Physician Assistant Certificate – Northeastern University
- BS, Biopsychology – Tufts University
Research Interests
- Clinical education preparation
- International PA education
- Student success teams
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
WebsiteMassachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
WebsiteInternational Association of Physician Assistant Education (IAPAE)
WebsiteEducation
- Master of Health Professions – Northeastern University
- Physician Assistant Certificate – Northeastern University
- BS, Biopsychology – Tufts University
Research Interests
- Clinical education preparation
- International PA education
- Student success teams
Programs
Honors and Awards
- Pi Alpha member
- Alpha Eta member
- Phi Kappa Phi member
- Distinguished Fellow of the AAPA