Dr. April Stouder

Associate Professor

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Biography

April Loehmer Stouder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University, where she also serves as the Division Chief and Program Director of the Duke Physician Assistant Program. With a strong focus on enhancing clinical competencies and holistic admissions processes, she is actively involved in various educational initiatives. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she volunteers at TROSA Medical Clinic in Durham. April’s research interests span evaluating clinical competencies and teaching in hematology/oncology. She holds an Ed.D. from A.T. University and both a Master of Health Sciences and a Physician Assistant certification from Duke University. Stouder is committed to supporting PA educators and has presented at national conferences on topics such as faculty retention and adaptation to the pandemic's impact on PA education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Position in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health with responsibilities including program direction and faculty mentorship.

Clinical Associate

— Present

Department of Community and Family Medicine • Durham, NC

Worked in a clinical capacity as a member of the faculty team.

Awards

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PA-LUC Grant

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NIH Grant for Research

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)