Jacqueline Sabrena Barnett
Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
Dr. Jacqueline Barnett serves as the Division Chief, Division of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies, and Program Director of the Duke PA Program. She is responsible for leading all aspects of the division and the overall organization, administration, fiscal management, and continuous review and analysis of the PA program. Prior to joining the faculty at Duke, she served as faculty at the George Washington University School of Medicine PA Program, where she received the endowed Morton A. Bender Teaching Award. Her clinical practice experiences include pediatrics, urgent care, family medicine, and infectious disease.
Dr. Barnett is a previous National Health Service Corps Scholar with a strong commitment to the medically underserved and populations that have been marginalized and historically excluded. Her career focus has been to advocate and engage in efforts to improve educational opportunities, healthcare access, public health and health outcomes for those most at risk.
She is a national leader in PA education and has been recognized for her leadership and work locally and nationally.
Current Research Interests
- The intersection of race and racism and Black female faculty in academia.
- Racial Bias and disparities in health professional training programs (admissions, curriculum, student outcomes)
- Enhanced, blended, and online curriculum pedagogies
- Diversity in the health professions
- Physician assistant workforce in rural and underserved communities
- Implicit Bias and disparities: especially as it relates to health professional education and health care outcomes.
- Organizational culture and leadership
Office Hours
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health 2022
- Program Director of the Duke Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health 2015
- Division Chief of Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health 2022
Contact Information
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- D.H.Sc., A.T. Still University 2013
- M.H.S., The George Washington University 2002
- P.A.- C., The George Washington University 1994
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Medical Licensure
- 0010-11225. North Carolina. 2021
- C0001643. Maryland. 1994
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021 - 2022
- Associate Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health 2017 - 2020
- Assistant Professor of Community and Family Medicine, Family Medicine and Community Health, Physician Assistant Program, Family Medicine and Community Health 2015 - 2017
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Academic Positions Outside Duke
- Interim Director, Academic Curriculum , The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2012
- Assistant Professor, Faculty Advisor, Student Society, The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2010 - 2015
- Director of the Clinical Curriculum, The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2001 - 2010
- Director, Academic Curriculum , University of Maryland Eastern Shore. 2000 - 2001
- Recognition
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Awards & Honors
- Duke Blue Devil of the Week. Duke University . November 2021
- Leadership Development Award. Physician Assistant Education Association. October 2021
- Distinguished Member, Duke Academy for Health Professions Education and Academic Development (Duke AHEAD). Duke AHEAD. August 2021
- Michelle P. Winn Inclusive Excellence Award. Duke University School of Medicine. May 2021
- Inclusivity Award. Duke University Graduate & Professional Student Council . April 2019
- Distinguished Service Award. District of Columbia Academy of Physician Assistants. 2016
- Pi Alpha National Honor Society. Physician Assistant Education Association. 2016
- Faculty Advisor for Outstanding Student Society - Gold Level Award. American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2014
- Morton A. Bender Award of Teaching Excellence. The George Washington University. 2014
- Faculty Advisor for Outstanding Student Society - Silver Level Award. American Academy of Physician Assistants . 2012
- Alpha Eta National Honor Society . Alpha Eta Society. 2004
- Research
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Selected Grants
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External Relationships
- National Society of Black Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistant Education
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Jones, Quinnette, Jacqueline Barnett, Rachel Porter, and Gregory Sawin. “Casting a Wider Net: Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence in Faculty Searches.” J Physician Assist Educ 34, no. 1 (March 1, 2023): 87–90. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPA.0000000000000489.Full Text Link to Item
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Railey, Kenyon, and Jacqueline Barnett. “Is One Lecture Enough? Self-Perception of Bias and Cultural Training in Medical Education.” J Physician Assist Educ 33, no. 3 (September 1, 2022): 222–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPA.0000000000000452.Full Text Link to Item
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Porter, Rachel, Jacqueline Barnett, Melinda Blazar, Sandro Pinheiro, and Lynn Bowlby. “Addressing the Opioid Crisis: A Dynamic Case-Based Module Set for Interprofessional Educators, Learners, and Clinicians.” Mededportal 18 (2022): 11238. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11238.Full Text Open Access Copy Link to Item
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Frizell, Carl A., Jacqueline S. Barnett, Donny Ard, Veronica L. Coleman, Tracy L. Jackson, Susan Salahshor, DeShana Collett, and Daytheon Sturges. “Fewer Words, More Action: Cultivating an Anti-Racist Environment Strategies/Solutions (CARES) Framework for Physician Assistant Education.” J Physician Assist Educ 32, no. 4 (December 1, 2021): 272–76. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPA.0000000000000394.Full Text Link to Item
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McDonald, Paige L., Gregory C. Weaver, Jacqueline S. Barnett, and Howard O. Straker. “C4Tech: Virtual connections between the classrooms, clinicians, and community clinics to bridge the gap between research and practice.” Med Teach 43, no. 12 (December 2021): 1430–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2021.1951692.Full Text Link to Item
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Viera, Anthony J., Jacqueline Barnett, Matthew Case, Carol Epling, Brian Halstater, Michelle Lyn, Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, et al. “Partnerships to Care for Our Patients and Communities During COVID-19.” J Am Board Fam Med 34, no. 5 (2021): 1003–9. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2021.05.210091.Full Text Open Access Copy Link to Item
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Straker, Howard O., Paige L. McDonald, Jacqueline S. Barnett, and Ashté Collins. “Leveraging E-Learning for Pedagogical Innovation in PA Education.” J Physician Assist Educ 29, no. 1 (March 2018): 62–66. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPA.0000000000000189.Full Text Link to Item
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LeLacheur, Susan, Jacqueline Barnett, and Howard Straker. “Race, ethnicity, and the physician assistant profession.” Jaapa 28, no. 10 (October 2015): 41–45. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000471609.54160.44.Full Text Link to Item
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Costello, E., M. Corcoran, J. S. Barnett, M. Birkmeier, R. Cohn, O. Ekmekci, N. L. Falk, et al. “Information and communication technology to facilitate learning for students in the health professions: Current uses, gaps, and future directions.” Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network 18, no. 4 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v18i4.512.Full Text
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McDonald, P. L., L. B. Lyons, H. O. Straker, J. S. Barnett, K. S. Schlumpf, L. Cotton, and M. A. Corcoran. “Educational Mixology: A Pedagogical Approach to Promoting Adoption of Technology to Support New Learning Models in Health Science Disciplines.” Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network 18, no. 4 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v18i4.514.Full Text
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Barnett, Jacqueline S. “Incorporating electronic medical records into the physician assistant educational curriculum.” J Physician Assist Educ 24, no. 2 (2013): 48–54. https://doi.org/10.1097/01367895-201324020-00012.Full Text Link to Item
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Barnett, Jacqueline S. “Clostridium difficile: a new look at an old but increasingly deadly infection.” Jaapa 25, no. 1 (January 2012): 32–36. https://doi.org/10.1097/01720610-201201000-00007.Full Text Link to Item
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Book Sections
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Barnett, Jacqueline, and Kenyon Railey. “Black Female PA.” In Diversity and Inclusion in Quality Patient Care Your Story/Our Story – A Case-Based Compendium, edited by Marcus Martin, Sheryl Heron, Lisa Moreno-Walton, and Michelle Strickland, 375–80. Springer, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92762-6.Full Text Link to Item
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Railey, Kenyon, Jacqueline Barnett, and Deshana Collett. “Achieving Inclusive Excellence.” In The Health Professions Educator: A Practical Guide for New and Established Faculty, edited by Gerald Kayingo and Virginia Hass. New York: Springer, 2018.
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Barnett, Jacqueline, P. McDonald, O. Ekmecki, E. Ruckert, and H. Straker. “Technological Innovation in Online Classrooms: Meeting the Needs of a 21st Century Workforce in Health Professions Education.” In Technological Innovation Networks Collaboration and Partnership, edited by Bing Ran, 243–70. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, 2017.Link to Item
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Digital Publications
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Porter, Rachel, Jacqueline Barnett, Melinda Blazar, Sandro Pinheiro, and Lynn Bowlby. “Addressing the opioid crisis: a dynamic case-based module set for interprofessional educators, learners, and clinicians.” MedEdPORTAL, March 24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep\_2374-8265.11238.Full Text Link to Item
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- Teaching & Mentoring
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Teaching Activities
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Physician Assistant 231: Patient Assessment and Counseling I, PAC Group Instructor, 2017
Physician Assistant 221: Clinical Medicine II, Dermatology Unit Coordinator, Spring 2018
Physician Assistant 231: Patient Assessment and Counseling I, PAC Back-up Group Instructor, 2019Physician Assistant 222: Clinical Medicine III, Geriatrics Unit Coordinator, Summer 2020, 2021
Physician Assistant 251: PA History, Certification, and Licensure (Lecture) 2020, 2021, 2022
Orientation Lecture: Orien Achieving Inclusion Excellence
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Physician Assistant 231: Patient Assessment and Counseling I, PAC Group Instructor, 2017
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- Addressing Bias in Health Professions Education: What is Your Role? . Duke Ahead Advanced Certificate Program. Duke Ahead. December 2022 - December 2022 2022
- No More Excuses: The CARES Framework in Action. Physician Assistant Education Association. October 2022 - October 2022 2022
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in Health Professions Education and Practice. Duke AHEAD, Duke School of Medicine. August 2021 2021
- Juneteenth and equity in PA education. Physician Assistant Education Association . June 2021 2021
- Leaning into Our Power: Strategizing for Healing, Wellness and Success.. STEM Women of Color Annual Conclave. June 2021 2021
- The Power of Women in Academia: We have it. Let’s use it. Our Health Depends on it. University of Texas at Arlington. February 2021 2021
- Weathering and the Black Tax: After 400+ Years, It's Time for a Tax Reduction. University of Texas at Arlington. February 2021 2021
- Creating an Opioid Curriculum Continuum for Students, Preceptors, and Providers. Physician Assistant Education Association . October 2020 2020
- Election 2020: Strategies for Supportive Conversations. . Duke AHEAD, Duke School of Medicine. October 2020 2020
- Integrating Cultural Humility and Mindfulness in Test Item Writing. Physician Assistant Education Association . October 2020 2020
- Easing the Transition: Transforming the Veterans Experience in PA Education. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Forum . October 2019 2019
- The Development of an Interprofessional Preceptor Development Program For Preceptors of Healthcare Providers (Poster Presentation). Nexus Summit . August 2019 2019
- #Self-Care and Wellness. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Women of Color 8th Annual Conclave. June 2019 2019
- Leveraging Technology for Learning in and Beyond the Lecture Hall. Duke AHEAD Education Grand rounds. Duke University School of Medicine. June 2019 2019
- Leveraging Technology to Respond to the Opioid Crisis. Poster Presentation. International Association of Medical Science Educators. June 2019 2019
- Virtual connections between the classroom, clinician, and community clinic to bridge the education/practice gap. Poster Presentation. International Association of Medical Science Educators. June 2019 2019
- Promoting Cultural Competency and Reducing Bias. Transforming Primary Care Preceptor Mini-Fellowship. Duke University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program. April 2019 2019
- Leveraging Technology for Learning: Envisioning the Future of PA Education. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Forum. October 2018 2018
- Strengths Lies in Differences: Promoting Inclusion Excellence in Admissions. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Forum . October 2018 2018
- Giving Feedback: Effective Strategies You Can Use (and Share). DukeAHEAD Clinicians as Teachers Faculty Development Session. June 2018 2018
- Promoting Cultural Competency and Reducing Bias. Transforming Primary Care Preceptor Mini-Fellowship. Duke University School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program. April 2018 2018
- Putting Your Program’s Best Digital Footprint Forward. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Forum . October 2017 2017
- Blending to Connect the Classroom, Clinician, and Community (C4) at Large in Health Professions Education. Online Learning Consortium, International Conference. November 2016 2016
- Identifying Ethnicity in Clinical Vignettes: Inviting Implicit Bias or Improving Patient Outcomes. Physician Assistant Education Association. October 2016 2016
- Preparing Physician Assistant Students for Performance Improvement. Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Forum . October 2016 2016
- Leadership 101: Profiles of Success in Academic Medicine, Developing Minority Faculty. Physician Assistant Education Association. November 2015 2015
- Impact of a Diverse Workforce on a Community and Patient Engagement. National Capital Health Executives and National Association of Health Science Executives. September 2015 2015
- Cardiovascular Disease: Mitigating Risk and Improving Health Outcomes in Racial and Ethnic Women. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Women of Color 6th Annual Conference. June 2015 2015
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Service to the Profession
- Chair. Finance Steering Commitee. PAEA. January 2022 2022
- Treasurer/Board of Directors. PAEA. January 2022 2022
- Taskforce Member. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Taskforce. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. August 2020 2020
- Commissioner. Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. January 2019 2019
- Member, Physician Assistant Education Association, Finance Council. Physician Assistant Education Association. 2014 - December 2018 2014 - 2018
- Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2014 2014
- Site Visitor, Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. 2014 2014
- AAPA Liaison to the National Medical Association. American Academy of Physician Assistants . July 2009 - June 2016 2009 - 2016
- DC Academy of Physician Assistants, Treasurer, Board of Directors. 2002 - 2015 2002 - 2015
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Service to Duke
- Duke School of Medicine, Duke Ahead. Duke AHEAD Regional Event Planning Committee. December 2022 2022
- Duke School of Medicine,. Duke School of Medicine, Student Services Reimagining Steering Committee. June 2022 2022
- Duke School of Medicine. School of Medicine, IPEC Executive Advisory Committee. March 2022 2022
- Duke School of Medicine, Student Services Prioritization Steering Committee. January 2022 - June 2022 2022
- Duke School of Medicine. Executive Committee, FMCH. January 2022 2022
- Duke School of Medicine. Leadership Team, Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Institute (APPLI). 2021 2021
- Duke University. Health Professional Education Micro/Macroaggression, Subcommittee. August 2020 2020
- Duke University. Health Professional Education Steering Committee. July 2020 2020
- Duke University. Chair, PA Program Director Executive Leadership Committee. June 2020 2020
- Duke University. Education Leadership Committee. April 2020 2020
- Duke School of Medicine, FMCH. Education Leadership Committee. 2020 2020
- Duke University. PA Program Review Committee. August 2019 2019
- Chair. PA Program Self-Study Committee. Duke University. January 2019 2019
- Duke University. Co Chair, Self-Study Subcommittee, Appendix M,N . January 2019 - May 2020 2019 - 2020
- Duke University. Diversity and Inclusion Education Subcommittee. January 2019 2019
- Duke University. Diversity and Inclusion Committee. July 2018 2018
- Duke University. Provost Master’s Advisory Council. January 2017 2017
- Department of Community and Family Medicine, Pickens Family Medicine Clinic. Search Committee . May 2016 - May 2018 2016 - 2018
- Duke School of Medicine, Curriculum Committee Member. May 2016 2016
- Duke Academy for Health Professions Education and Academic Development,. Chancellor’s Interprofessional Education and Care, Faculty Development Workgroup. 2016 2016
- Faculty liaison to the Student Disability Access Office. Duke University. December 2015 - July 2018 2015 - 2018
- Representative . Duke Graduate and Professional Student Affairs Council. Duke University. December 2015 - August 2018 2015 - 2018
- Duke Academy for Health Professions Education and Academic Development,. Steering Committee. 2015 2015
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Academic & Administrative Activities
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As program director of the Duke PA Program, I am responsible for the overall organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and development of the Duke PA Program. The program has 180 students and nearly 40 faculty and staff. Activities:
- Supervise faculty and staff in the day-to-day operation of the PA Program.
- Oversee budgetary matters related to the PA Program.
- Oversee maintenance of administrative files regarding budgets, curriculum, accreditation, students, faculty, and other program-related activities.
- Provide oversight of curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation
- Ensure a process of continuous review and analysis in compliance with ARC-PA Standards.
- Serve on various committees at the program, department, school of medicine, and university level.
- Implement and provide oversight of program policies to ensure they are consistent with federal, state, and local statutes, and accreditation standards.
- Chair, PA Program Director Executive Leadership Team
- Member, Department Executive Leadership Team
- Member, Department Education Leadership Committee
- Chair, PA Program Self-Study
- Project Director, $2.3 million 5-yr. HRSA PCTE Grant
- Support classroom and small group teaching
- Coordinate Geriatrics clinical medicine unit
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As program director of the Duke PA Program, I am responsible for the overall organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and development of the Duke PA Program. The program has 180 students and nearly 40 faculty and staff. Activities:
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