Avital Lehmann, PA-C

Avital graduated from Touro College School of Health Sciences PA Program, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies from Binah Institute, where she graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian. She began her career in medicine with five years as a hospitalist PA prior to transitioning to her specialty in endocrinology in 2013. She has practiced endocrinology in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and has been heavily involved in education throughout this time, through classroom instruction, clinical precepting, and private tutoring. Currently practicing exclusively in the inpatient setting at St. Joseph Medical Center, Avital frequently serves as a preceptor for Towson University PA students. She holds a position as Adjunct Faculty there, where she stepped up to fill a critical need teaching the Pathophysiology course in summer 2023. Additionally, Avital has lectured at APP Grand Rounds in her hospital as well as at her state PA organization conference. Avital is a Fellow member of the American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants (ASEPA), the Maryland Academy of PAs (MdAPA), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), and is the branch founder and chair of the Baltimore-Washington chapter of the Jewish Association of PAs (JAPA).
Why the PALLA Fellowship?
The PALLA Fellowship is a unique opportunity to further my passion for teaching while utilizing my clinical experience. I hope to expand my understanding of effective educational techniques to increase my impact in training the next generation of PAs.