Carrie Riley serves as course coordinator for Surgery and Diagnostic Methods. She also contributes to other course modules, evaluations, curricular and administrative activities.
Riley joined the PA program in July 2019, with over 14 years of clinical experience in plastics and reconstructive surgery and orthopedic surgery. She has been nominated for WAPA PA of the Year and the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation’s Clinical Excellence Award.
Riley graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Physician Assistant program in 2004 and completed her MPAS at University of Nebraska Medical School in 2005. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology. She completed her Mayo Wellness Coaching certification in 2015. Her research interests include wilderness medicine, preventative and lifestyle medicine and interprofessional collaboration in health care.