Tiffany Passie, MA, MPH, MPAS, PA-C
Tiffany is a multi-specialty surgery PA in Maryland, assisting in general, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, and robotic surgery, along with inpatient management. Before becoming a PA, Tiffany worked in higher education residential life, where she managed campus housing and developed a learning outcomes-based programming curriculum. She also taught anatomy and physiology at a local 2-year college.
In 2020, she earned her Master of Public Health from George Washington University with a concentration in Community-Oriented Primary Care In 2022 she graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. During PA school, she was a Health Policy Fellow, a Future Educator Fellow for PAEA, and served on the board of PAS LEAD. She was inducted into the Phi Alpha Physician Assistant Honors Society.
Since graduating, Tiffany has remained committed to mentoring and supporting future PAs, including through the AAPA Pathways Mentorship Program, where she facilitated pre-PA student shadowing opportunities. As a PALLA Faculty Fellow, she is dedicated to advancing PA education, with a focus on curriculum innovation, mentorship, and creating equitable pathways for PA students to succeed.
Why Palla?
I chose the PALLA Faculty Fellowship to formalize and strengthen my commitment to PA education. My background has shaped my approach to education as collaborative, inclusive, and outcomes-driven. The PALLA Fellowship provides the structure, mentorship, and scholarly focus I need to further develop as an educator. My goal is to design curriculum and programming that allows ALL PA students to succeed academically but also fosters their growth as future leaders in healthcare. PALLA aligns perfectly with my mission to make PA education more accessible, supportive, and responsive to the diverse needs of today’s students.
