HPD Faculty Member Recognized as Humanitarian PA of the Year

Michael L. Funk, MPH, PA-C., assistant professor in the College of Allied Health & Nursing’s Physician Assistant Department was recently honored by the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants at its Annual Meeting as the Humanitarian PA of the Year. The award is in recognition of his ongoing efforts in support of community health and humanitarian efforts in both South Florida and other countries.

Serving on the NSU International Medicine Committee, Professor Funk has participated in medical outreach programs with DOCARE in bringing health care to underserved communities in Guatemala and Peru. He’s a member of PAs in International Health and is currently working on establishing an expanded presence for PAs in the DOCARE outreach programs.

Professor Funk also volunteers on weekends at the Jupiter Care Link Clinic, a free clinic for migrant workers and others who can’t afford private health services. His other activities include public health outreach programs in Harlem, NY and Belle Glade, FL for which he is also organizing the participation of PA students.