Masters in Science-Physician Assistant Studies - NCCPA Board-Certified
Finch University of Health Services, The Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts-Pre-Medicine
Biology, Biochemistry, Economics, Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
July 1997-June 2001
Licensed Physician Assistant
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
State of Illinois
2003- Present
Licensed Physician Assistant
Education Department, Office of the Professions
State of New York
2009-2016
Licensed Physician Assistant
Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance
State of Florida
March 2009 - December 2012
Licensed Physician Assistant
Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
State of Pennsylvania
September 2009 - December 2012
Licensed Physician Assistant
The Medical Board of California
State of California
April 2019 - December 2012
Licensed Physician Assistant
Board of Medicine, District of Columbia
Washington DC August 2012 - December 2012
ACLS Certification/ BLS Certification
American Heart Association
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow Membership
2002 - Present
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow Membership
2002 - Present
Organization of Facial Plastic Surgery Assistants Member
2008 - Present
American Surgical Oncology Group, Affiliate Membership
2004 - 2005
National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project, Affiliate Membership
2004 - 2005
Society of Clinical Research Associates, Associate Membership
2004 - 2005
Michelle M. Ruffino, MS, PA-C is a NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant and a member of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants. Michelle has over 20 years of clinical experience and 16 years in aesthetics. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Medicine at Augustana College and completed her Master’s of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies at Rosalind Franklin University/The Chicago Medical School in Chicago in 2003.
Michelle has been involved in training physicians and medical students for several years. In addition to carrying a full patient load, she is a Certified Clinical Research Associate, runs a preceptorship for Physician Assistants and medical students and trains injectors of all levels throughout the country.
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