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	Bradford W. Schwarz, M.S., PA-C Clinical Associate Professor and Director Physician Assistant Program Professor Schwarz’s primary area of medical specialty is in the field of cardiology. He has worked in Interventional Cardiology and Pacing/Electrophysiology and has authored articles on atrial fibrillation, mitral valve prolapse, heart failure, and dyslipidemia. His specific interests include medical ethics, battlefield trauma, cardiac electrophysiology, ECG rhythm analysis, 12-lead ECG interpretation, advanced cardiac life support, “mind-body” therapies, and alternative treatments. Professor Schwarz has served in the Armed Forces for over 32 years and provided healthcare throughout the globe. Most recently, Lt. Col. Schwarz served in Iraq as an emergency room PA.
	Philip Brachman, MD, F.A.C.P. Clinical Professor and Medical Director Dr. Brachman received his medical education and training from Emory University School of Medicine, where, after receiving his M.D. degree, he completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine and his fellowship training in Infectious Diseases. Dr. Brachman is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He is certified as an HIV Specialist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Dr. Brachman is the current president of the medical staff at Piedmont Hospital through December 2009. Previously he has served as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine, and as Secretary/Treasurer of the medical staff. Dr. Brachman actively pursues clinical research in both Infectious Diseases and HIV. He remains active with the Pharm. D. training program at Mercer University and serves a preceptor for various training programs associated with the Emory University School of Medicine.
	Patricia Kelly, MMSc, PA-C Clinical Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator Professor Kelly’s primary area of interest is in Internal Medicine. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, she worked in sports medicine at the university level for 10 years where she was also involved in Athletic Training education. Professor Kelly has a Master’s degree in Education from Northern Illinois University, a Master’s in Physiology from Ball State University and completed her physician assistant training at Emory University. She is originally from the Midwest but fell in love with Atlanta and decided to remain in the Atlanta area to practice as a PA. Her practice interests involve hypertension, diabetes and sports medicine. Trish enjoys mountain biking, gardening, traveling and working on home remodeling projects.
	Nadja Vawryk Button, MHS, PA-C Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator In 2001 Professor Button received her Master’s degree from the Lock Haven University (Pennsylvania) Physician Assistant program. She also holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology from Towson University (Maryland). After graduation from the PA program, she went to the Cheyenne County Clinic and Hospital in St. Francis, Kansas, where she practiced in a rural Family Practice and Critical Access Hospital. Nadja was a National Health Services tuition repayment recipient and now serves as a N.H.S.C. Ambassador. Duties there were varied and included clinic, inpatient, emergency department and long term care facility. At the clinic she was team leader for the diabetes program and implemented and managed the electronic medical records program. Prior to becoming a PA she was involved in Emergency Medical Services for 25 years, having practiced as a Paramedic and having been involved in education and administration.
	Ami M. Robinson, MMSc, PA-C, Clinical Assistant Professor and Associate Academic Coordinator After growing up in rural Georgia, Professor Robinson received her BS in Biology from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. After living overseas in the Philippines, she returned to her native Georgia and completed the Emory University Physician Assistant Program where she earned a Masters in Medical Science. During Professor Robinson’s years of clinical practice, she has worked in primary care settings that included a multi-specialty clinic where she focused on family practice, pediatrics and internal medicine. She has worked in specialty surgery practices that included pediatric general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Most recently she has worked in women’s healthcare and laser aesthetics.