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About Nancy Hamler

Dr. Hamler, DMSc, MPA, RDN, PA-C , is a licensed physician assistant who began her healthcare career as a registered dietitian. She graduated from Samuel Merritt’s Master Physician Assistant program in 2016, and completed her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree through Lynchburg University in 2018 alongside a Fellowship in Emergency Medicine.  While she started her clinical career in Family Medicine, she currently practices at a local community emergency department.
 
Dr. Hamler’s academic career has spanned over various graduate and undergraduate programs. Prior to joining Pacific, she was a principal faculty member at Samuel Merritt University’s PA program.  She continues to serve as adjunct faculty for Rocky Mountain University’s DMSc program, and has taught for the Nutrition & Dietetics departments at UC Davis and California State University, Sacramento. In addition to shaping the next generation of PA students at Pacific, Dr. Hamler is involved with Pacific’s Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program. She believes that interprofessional education and collaboration create well-rounded, team-oriented and open-minded clinicians. Additionally, Dr. Hamler has served as a board member at local and state organizations and hopes to expand her reach nationally.
 
As a food enthusiast, she loves to travel in her spare time to explore different cultures and indulge in their cuisines.

Positions

August 2020 - Present Assistant Clinical Professor PA & CN, University of the Pacific ‐ School of Health Sciences
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February 2019 - Present Adjunct Faculty - Doctor of Medical Science Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Part-time
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August 2018 - Present Adjunct Faculty - Nutrition & Dietetics Program, California State University, Sacramento
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January 2018 - Present Emergency Medicine PA, Vituity
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January 2017 - August 2020 Title Principal Faculty PA Program - Assistant Professor, Assistant Clinical Coordinator, Samuel Merritt University
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June 2019 - September 2019 Guest Lecturer PA Program / Adjunct Faculty, University of California, Davis
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May 2016 - June 2018 CAND Legislative Ambassador, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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January 2017 - December 2017 Family Medicine PA; Advanced Provider Lead, Elevation Physicians at V5 Medical Campus
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August 2012 - 2014 Clinical Dietitian, UC Davis Medical Center
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Disciplines

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Professional Service and Affiliations

Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Member, California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Northern Area District
Member, California Academy of Physician Assistants
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Education

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2020 Certificate, Teaching Online, California State University, Sacramento
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2018 DMS, University of Lynchburg
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2018 Fellowship, Emergency Medicine, University of Lynchburg
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2016 MS, Physician Assistant, Samuel Merritt University
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2012 Minor, Biological Sciences Summa Cum Laude, California State University, Sacramento
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2012 BS, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Summa Cum Laude, California State University, Sacramento
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