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Office
901 Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401Phone+1 561-803-2004Fax+1 561-803-2008- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, 27 years as a NIH-funded PI, and membership in the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Schwinn is an experienced leader of complex organizations. As Dean of Medicine at the University of Iowa, she had oversight of research, education, and the clinical physician practice plan ($700M overall budget). Successful fundraiser as evidenced by state/federal appropriations and philanthropy, including serving as a key institutional lead during achievement of $500 million goal in campaign fundraising ($20M direct contribution/asks). Prior to this, 15 years of sustained and expanding administrative experience occurred starting with Endowed Professor & Vice Chair of Anesthesiology and Director of the 3rd (research) year medical school curriculum at Duke University. She was Chair of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Washington when the department doubled in size and moved from #22 in NIH funding to top 5 during her 5 years as Chair. Most recently she was Associate VP for Medical Affairs at UI Health Care and Chair of a National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine FDA-sponsored scientific report committee in Washington DC. In May 2020, Dr. Schwinn became President of Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Christian liberal arts university in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a liberal arts college graduate, Dr. Schwinn is passionate about ensuring quality university education thrives over next decade of “perfect storm” for higher education institutions.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology, 1986 - 1989
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Anesthesiology, 1984 - 1986
Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
IA State Medical License 2012 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1984 - 2024
NC State Medical License 1986 - 2024- American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- National Academy of Medicine, 2002
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsCommunity and Academic Physicians Working Together in Integrated Health Care Systems.Chris D. Stamy, Christine C. Schwartz, Lin Po Han, Debra A. Schwinn> ;Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Innovations, Quality & Outcomes. 2021 Oct 1
- 3 citationsPutting students at the center: moving beyond time-variable one-size-fits-all medical education to true individualization.Debra A. Schwinn, Christopher S. Cooper, Jean E Robillard> ;Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2019 Feb 28
- 17 citationsComprehensive history of 3-year and accelerated US medical school programs: a century in reviewChristine C. Schwartz, Aparna S. Ajjarapu, Chris D. Stamy, Debra A. Schwinn> ;Medical Education Online. 2018 Oct 30
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Press Mentions
InsIde ThIs Issue 3 Notes from the ChairMarch 16th, 2019
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