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Kristin Thomson
PA Program Faculty, Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Kristin M. Thomson is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University, specifically within the Physician Assistant Program. She holds a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree and is a certified physician assistant (PA-C). Dr. Thomson has been involved in medical education since 2008, initially teaching physical diagnosis at Touro College before joining Stony Brook in 2018. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Union College, a Master of Health Science from Quinnipiac University, and her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University.13
Dr. Thomson has extensive clinical experience, primarily in emergency medicine, and remains active in practice. She has contributed to the field by serving on various committees for the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and participating in editorial roles for health science journals. Her academic interests encompass outcomes assessment, curriculum development, and healthcare leadership.12
In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Thomson is involved in research projects aimed at addressing stress and anxiety among college students through innovative methods like activity tracking and virtual reality mindfulness programs.2 Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.1
