About me
Don Diemer, DHSc, PA-C, has been the Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) program since 2010.
Previously, Dr. Diemer was the Associate Director at the Texas Tech University PA program. Diemer served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1983-2006.
Diemer earned a bachelor’s degree in education from SIU, a bachelor’s and master’s degree in PA studies from the University of Nebraska, and a doctoral degree in health science from AT Still University.
Gender
Male
Education & training
Positions
Certified Physician Assistant
Undergraduate Degree
B.S. Education, SIU Carbondale
B.S. Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska
Doctor of Health Science, A.T Still University
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