Dipu Patel is the vice chair for Innovation in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. She has clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, and hematology/oncology, and has served on several boards including the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Physician Assistants. She has developed and taught a wide array of courses that speak to clinical diagnosis and reasoning, evidence-based medicine, health policy, physical exam and history taking, classroom technology, and professional development. Prior to joining the Department of PA Studies, she served as director of Clinical Pathways at a healthcare technology startup, where she led a team of global clinicians to assure that each clinical pathway is provider-driven and patient-centered. Incorporating clinical skills and knowledge with new technology that enhances patient education and advocacy is what drives her work. Her scholarly interests include healthcare innovation, technology, and workforce development.