Undergrad: University of South Carolina
PA School: Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program
Rebekah earned a BS in chemistry with a minor in public health from the University of South Carolina, where she graduated summa cum laude and was a member of the prestigious Honors College. Rebekah also received the Outstanding Senior Award and the Hiram and Lawanda Award for Excellence in Chemistry, among other accolades.
After college, she attended the Charleston Southern University PA program, where she graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earned the Academic Excellence Award, and was recognized as the top graduate in her class. Rebekah also worked as a student admissions ambassador at CSU. She received multiple awards and scholarships, including the CSU Academic Excellence Award, the CSU CAE Healthcare Foundation Scholarship, and the AAPA Foundation Scholarship.
A nationally certified and clinically active PA, Rebekah practices in both pediatric surgery and internal medicine/hospitalist care at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Her dual-specialty background allows her to offer students a well-rounded perspective on the clinical pathways available within the PA profession. She also serves as a preceptor and clinical faculty mentor, working directly with pre-PA students, PA students, medical students, and residents.
Deeply committed to medical education and professional leadership, Rebekah is an area representative and board member for the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. She is a published author in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has presented her clinical research at regional and national conferences. A passionate researcher, Rebekah has spent over a decade engaged in projects ranging from environmental chemistry to clinical pediatrics. Her recent work on restraint use in pediatric trauma patients received regional and national accolades, including the Podium Presentation Award at the Southeastern Trauma Symposium and the Injury Prevention Award from the Pediatric Trauma Society.
Beyond her clinical and research accomplishments, Rebekah is also an award-winning scholar and fellowship recipient. Her accolades include multiple university and PA program awards, and selection for the Mount Vernon Leadership Fellowship in Washington, D.C. With experience in scholarship advising, medical outreach, and mission work, Rebekah is passionate about guiding pre-PA students through every step of the journey to PA school—from applications and interviews to clinical preparation and professional development.