Michelle Wright, PA-C, MMSc


Education/Degrees
• 1998-2001 Masters of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) - Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program, CT
  Thesis: "Neuropsychological Effects of Hypercortisolemia in Patients with AN"
• 1991-1996 Bachelor of Arts - Biology & East Asian Studies, 4.0 GPA - University of California at Santa Cruz, CA

Work Experience
• 8/2005 - Present -- Orthopedic Spine Physician Assistant, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
• 7/2004 - 7/2005 -- Utilization Review Physician Assistant, Los Angeles County, CA
• 4/2003 - 8/2004 -- Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Los Angeles County, CA
• 8/2001 - 8/2004 -- Independent Medical Contractor, Los Angeles, CA
• 11/2002 - 2/2003 -- Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Los Angeles, CA
• 7/2001 - 2/2002 -- Neurosurgery Physician Assistant, Los Angeles, CA
• 1996 - 1998 -- Clinical Research Technician, Fletcher Allen Health Care Hospital, VT

Affiliations
• 1998 - Present -- American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
• 2000 - Present -- American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants, Fellow
• 2001 - Present -- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Member
• 2001 - Present -- California Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
• 2005 - Present -- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
• 2006 - Present -- North American Spine Society, Affiliate

Awards/Scholarships
• 1999 - 2000 -- Adirondack Society of Physician Assistants Scholarship
• 1995 - 1996 -- Excellency in Leadership Award
• 1993 - 1994 -- Pacific Rim Scholarship Award


Additional Skills
• Languages: Chinese (Mandarin and Shanghainese), minimal Spanish.
• Advanced Experience in Spine-Related Worker's Compensation Appeals.