Ashleigh P. Dunn, MS, DO
- Focus area(s): Teaching, motivating and mentoring the next generation of preprofessional students
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), 2009
Master of Science (MS), Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University, 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology; Minor: Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2001
Experience
August 2022 – present: Adjunct Instructor, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
July 2015 – 2021: Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences – Anatomy and Physiology, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus, Blacksburg, VA
August 2018 – 2021: Adjunct Faculty, Department of Biology, Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
January 2012 – May 2015: Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Physician Assistant Program, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, VA
August 2011 – December 2011: Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mathematics and Science, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, VA
Selected Major Awards
- 2020 – VCOM Teacher of the Block; Block 2 Musculoskeletal System
- 2017 – Via Research Recognition Day, 2nd Place in Poster Competition for Educational and Simulation Research
- 2016 – VCOM Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Block 2 Musculoskeletal Anatomy Instruction
- 2013 – Jefferson College of Health Sciences Excellence in Student Development Award
- 2014, 2013, 2012 – Jefferson College of Health Sciences Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award