Russ Dailey
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Dept of Physician Assistant Studies
Department: Physician Assistant Studies - Elon
Email: rdailey2@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-6857
Brief Biography
Dr. Dailey joined the Elon PA faculty in August of 2022. Prior to Elon, Dr. Dailey worked for 12 years at other PA programs in Knoxville, TN and Asheville, NC. Prior to joining academia, he worked in emergency departments around the Smoky Mountains. Dr. Dailey discovered his passion for teaching while serving as a clinical preceptor for PA students. He has a doctorate in Health Education, a master's in PA Studies, and Bachelor's in Spanish. He is originally from Texas and has lived in Utah, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Dr. Dailey and his spouse, Rachel, have 7 children, and they enjoy spending time hiking and playing outdoors. Dr. Dailey recently decided to embrace the Appalachian culture around him by trying to learn the banjo.
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News & Notes
Education
Doctor of Health Education - A.T. Still University, 2018
Master of Science in Medicine, PA Studies - Trevecca Nazarene University, 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish - Brigham Young University, 1997
Courses Taught
Emergency Medicine
Advanced Clinical Reasoning
Leadership Positions
Current: Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Former (other institutions): Director of Simulation, Director of Clinical Education, Program Director
Research
Interests: Best practices in teaching using medical simulation, academic wellness of students