Dr. Felix Emond

Biography

Felix D. Emond, Jr. is the Interim Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. He holds a Master of Health Services in Physician Assistant Studies and is fellowship-trained in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience in outpatient and inpatient care for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, Emond focuses on integrating specialty knowledge with a primary care approach. His teaching methodology emphasizes interactive learning, often utilizing case models to facilitate complex topics in musculoskeletal care. Emond began his healthcare career during the Vietnam War and later earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Wayland Baptist University in 1982, followed by a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Oklahoma in 1984. He has extensive experience working in various healthcare delivery models and has been actively involved in education for over 20 years, serving as a clinical lecturer. Emond has contributed to the field through speaking engagements at AAPA conferences and has been involved with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He earned a Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska in 2002.

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