Jacquetta Melvin Promoted as Associate Program Director of the Duke Physician Assistant Program
Jacquetta Melvin, MPH, PA-C, has been promoted to associate program director of the Duke University Physician Assistant Program. She steps into this role following the transition of April Stouder, EdD, MHA, PA-C, to program director and division chief in November. Alongside her new role, Melvin continues to serve as director of clinical education and is an assistant professor in Family Medicine and Community Health.
Melvin joined the Duke Physician Assistant faculty team in July of 2021. She earned her Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from the UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health and her Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Howard University. Before coming to Duke, she was a PA member of the Benign Gynecology team at UNC Women’s Hospital and a clinical instructor in the UNC School of Medicine.
She holds over 12 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a focus on contraception management, minor gynecologic procedures, preventative well-woman care, and management of common gynecological complaints.
With her experience and dedication, Jacquetta demonstrates a commitment to the PA profession, education, mentorship, and the well-being of those in her community. Through her work, she exhibits the program's mission and vision to lead, deliver, and transform education and care to advance equity and health. The program is confident and eager to see all that she will bring to this next role.