Liz Brownlee, DMS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Liz Brownlee, DMS, PA-C, DFAAPA, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida School of Physician Assistant Studies, where she has been a dedicated faculty member since May 2009.

Dr. Brownlee earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences in 2000, followed by a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree in 2003, both from the University of Florida. In January 2024, she further advanced her education by obtaining a Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) degree from Butler University.

At the School of Physician Assistant Studies, Dr. Brownlee has taught various sections of Introduction to Medicine, including Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonology, Care of the Surgical Patient, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Rheumatology, and Emergency Medicine. She also serves as the course director of Hospital Practicum and contributes to the Foundations of Patient Care and Professionalism labs.

Dr. Brownlee’s clinical practice began at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at the University of Florida, where she worked until 2005. She then transitioned to Emergency Medicine in Panama City until 2007, after which she practiced in Pulmonology and Primary Care from 2007 to 2009. She continues to work PRN at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Brownlee is actively engaged in professional organizations. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA) and a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). She contributes to PAEA as an item writer for the End-of-Rotation Exams and serves on the Exam Development Board.

Dr. Brownlee has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Fellow AAPA (2018) and the University of Florida College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award (2010-2016, 2018-2021).

Dr. Brownlee is also actively involved in various professional committees, such as the University Petitions Committee, University Student Conduct Committee, Faculty Council, Admissions Committee, and Curriculum Committee at the University of Florida. She has served on the Leadership Development Mission Advancement Commission and the Committee on Didactic Education for PAEA.

Dr. Brownlee frequently presents at PAEA Education Forums on topics such as “Teaching out of COVID,” “PA Leaders of Tomorrow,” and “Educational Technology: Beyond Square One.”

• NCCPA Certification

  National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants