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Contact Information

Academic School

School of Science

Office

Allied Health Building (AH) 121

Email

Phone

(845) 575-4356

Shirley Fletcher-Hall, D.Sc., M.Sc., PA-C

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Clinical Coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies

Bio

Shirley Fletcher-Hall joined the faculty and staff of the Marist Physician Assistant Program as Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator late 2020.  Her formative years were spent in the United Kingdom and her early life experiences were gained in Jamaica and the United States of America.  She completed Undergraduate studies in Pre-Professional Studies, Biology and Chemistry from West Indies College in 1982.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from City College, City University of New York in 1986.  She also earned a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Pace University in 2015, and a Doctor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies with a concentration in education and healthcare leadership from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in 2020.  Dr. Fletcher-Hall brings to Marist College 35 years of clinical experience in Cardiology, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine.  She enjoys directing and singing choral music and international travel with family and friends.  She is committed to the education and training of future Physician Assistants for the healthcare industry which is filled with challenges and complexities.


Education

DSc., Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Capstone Project:  Interprofessional Healthcare Collaboration to Reduce Premature Hospital Readmissions Among Older Adults

MSc., Physician Assistant Studies, Pace University, Research Project:  Pacemaker Induced Cardiomyopathy

BSc., City College, City University of New York


Research Interest/Areas of Focus

Quality Healthcare
Preventing Hospital Readmissions
Older Adults
Cross-cultural Medicine


Awards and Honors

Recognition for service:  Non-Invasive Cardiology Laboratory, Montefiore Medical Center

Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi