Taylor H.

Taylor's educational journey began at the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in education in athletic training. After graduation, she gained valuable experience as a certified athletic trainer and faculty member for a sports physical therapy and athletic training residency program.

Building on this foundation, Taylor pursued a dual Master's degree at Emory University, graduating with the Highest Honors from both the physician assistant program and the Rollins School of Public Health. Her outstanding achievements led to her induction into honorary societies at both schools—Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health at Rollins, and Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physician Assistants through her PA program.

In her current role at Emory Healthcare, Taylor is the sole advanced practice provider in transplant infectious diseases, managing a complex inpatient consultation service. This position allows her to apply her expertise in infectious disease and transplant medicine while working with a diverse range of patients and healthcare professionals.

Taylor's passion extends beyond clinical practice to education and mentorship. As an appointed clinical education faculty member of the Emory University PA program, she focuses on improving learners' clinical experiences, deepening clinician longevity in mentorship and preceptorship, and advocating for APPs' joint pursuit of clinical and non-clinical roles. This commitment reflects her holistic approach to healthcare and her desire to expand the impact of PAs in various sectors of the medical field.

Her educational approach emphasizes student mentorship, interprofessional education, collaborative practice, and effective knowledge acquisition and assessment for adult learners. Taylor regularly precepts and mentors PA students, providing helpful tips for the admissions process and the qualities sought by top programs.

Taylor is committed to guiding prospective students through the complex application process, offering quality mentorship that helps each student leverage their personality and experiences. Her firsthand knowledge of the PA profession and academic path enables her to set students up for success.