Wendy Riekers, DMSc, MSPAS, PA-C
My name is Wendy Riekers. I am a wife, mother, dog lover and avid runner. I am also an experienced and student-centered Physician Assistant educator with over twenty-seven years of clinical experience, mostly in the surgical subspecialities and three years of academic teaching experience with knowledge in curriculum development, clinical site coordination, and ARC-PA accreditation. An active leader in the professional community, serving on the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee of the Maryland Board of Physicians and as the faculty-student representative to the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants. I am passionate about fostering inclusive, evidence-based education and preparing students to become skilled, compassionate, ethical healthcare providers. My scholarly interests include interprofessional education, clinical reasoning development, and mentorship.
Why PALLA?
Education is critical in our profession. The willingness to learn and teach is crucial to moving us forward. Challenging myself and others is how we learn and grow; it is critical for our advancement.
I want to continue to advance my career and advocate for our profession. By fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that involves strategies that address curriculum content and classroom dynamics. I try to ensure that medical conditions and treatments are taught with sensitivity to how they present differently across different populations. I try to promote equitable evaluation and feedback utilizing standardized grading rubrics to minimize personal bias while providing constructive feedback that focuses on growth rather than performance.
The next step in my career is to continue to share my practical knowledge and experience, advocate for our profession, and network with other PA faculty members. That is why I am honored to be a part of the PALLA Faculty Fellowship.
