Lisa Taglieri, DScPAS, MS, PA-C
Interim Program Director of the School of Physician Assistant Studies
she/her/hers
School
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Department
School of Physician Assistant Studies
Office Location
Griffin 403
Boston
Office Phone Office Phone: 617.274.3339
About
Lisa Taglieri began her career in healthcare in 2008 as an emergency medical technician and became a physician assistant in 2013. She joined MCPHS in 2018 as an adjunct faculty member and now serves as a full-time faculty member in the School of Physician Assistant Studies. Her teaching focuses on clinical medicine, simulation laboratory instruction and student success.
Prior to joining MCPHS, she practiced at Tufts Medical Center in Boston within the cardiac surgery service. Her clinical experience includes assisting in cardiac and heart transplant surgeries and managing preoperative and postoperative patients in intensive care and step-down units. She continues to maintain per diem clinical practice. Her professional interests include cardiology, global healthcare access, student success and admissions
Education
- Doctorate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Springfield College
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Springfield College
Research Interests
- Simulation in Healthcare Education
- Improving Physician Assistant Admissions Process and Predicting Success in Physician Assistant School
- Student Success
Programs
Featured Affiliations
Society of Simulation in Healthcare
WebsiteAssociation of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
WebsiteAmerican Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
WebsiteEducation
- Doctorate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Springfield College
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Springfield College
Research Interests
- Simulation in Healthcare Education
- Improving Physician Assistant Admissions Process and Predicting Success in Physician Assistant School
- Student Success
Programs
Publications
Other Articles or Scholarly Products
- Hurwitz, N., Taglieri, L., Pereko, K. K. A., & Onimole, E. (2024). From the ground up: The creation of a collaboration between American and Ghanaian PAs and PA educators. Historical Happenings, 18(3), 3&7.
Book Chapters
- Moktar, A. (2023). The essence of clinical pathophysiology: Embellished with clinical pearls. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. (Contributor of Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Peer Reviewed Presentations and Posters
Invited Podium Presentations/Speeches
- Taglieri, L., & Webb, M. Enhancing critical thinking through simulation: Developing a simulation program from the ground up. 2024 COF Teaching & Learning Conference, March 2024
Poster Presentations
- Webb, M., Lee, B., Bozkurt, A., Kelley, A., Taglieri, L., & Butler, C. Enhancing Communication Between PA and RN Students Using SBAR in Simulation. 2025 ASAHP Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN; October 2025
- Hurwitz, N., Taglieri, L., Webb, M., Auger, E., Vajravelu, B., & Cheney, H. Work is play: Simulation and small group work – Student perceived benefits of both. 2023 ASAHP Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; October 2023
Non-Peer Reviewed Scholarly Work
Poster Presentations
- Webb, M., Lee, B., Bozkurt, A., Kelley, A., Taglieri, L., & Butler, C. Enhancing Communication Between PA and RN Students Using SBAR in Simulation. 2025 MCPHS Faculty Showcase & Reception. Worcester, MA; May 2025
- Webb, M., Taglieri, L., & Auger, E. Harnessing Student Feedback when Developing a Physician Assistant Simulation Lab. 2024 Faculty MCPHS Scholarship Showcase & Reception. Worcester, MA; May 2024
- Hurwitz, N., Taglieri, L., Webb, M., Auger, E., Vajravelu, B., & Cheney, H. Work is play: Simulation and small group work – Student perceived benefits of both. 2024 MCPHS Faculty Scholarship Showcase & Reception. Worcester, MA; May 2024
- Hurley, J., Vajravelu, B., Taglieri, L., & Riley, L. Effects of Interprofessional education activity on physician assistant students’ accuracy and confidence in prescription writing. 2021 MCPHS Faculty Showcase, Boston, MA; May 2021
Pending Scholarly Work
- Moktar, A. (2026). The essence of clinical pathophysiology: Embellished with clinical pearls. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. (Contributor of Pulmonary Chapter; awaiting publication)
Scholarly Activities
- 2022, IMSH 2023 Conference Peer Reviewer
Honors and Awards
- Recipient of 2024 MCPHS Faculty Research Showcase Award for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning
- Nominated for 2024 MCPHS Trustees’ Award for Teaching Excellence
- Recipient of 2022 MCPHS One-Year Service Award
Additional Affiliations
- Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society Member
- Alpha Eta Society Member