The Evolving Role of the APP in PALTC

Dr. Debra Bakerjian is a clinical professor, at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and the former senior director for nurse practitioner and physician assistant clinical education and practice. She currently teaches interprofessional education and team-based care in areas of quality improvement, geriatrics, and patient safety. Previously, Dr. Bakerjian was a Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing Postdoctoral Fellow with specialties in health policy and system change.

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