Farrah Holmes
- DPAS, MHS, PA-C
- Director of Residential Admissions, Assistant Professor
Biography
Farrah Holmes is a licensed and certified Doctorate-level Physician Assistant (PA) with over 20 years of experience in Primary Care Medicine throughout the Pittsburgh area. Throughout her clinical career, Holmes has been deeply committed to education and mentorship. Since 2005, she has served as a preceptor to an average of five PA students each year from institutions including the University of Pittsburgh. Her passion for guiding future health care professionals extends to high school and college students as well, driven by the principle, “each one, reach one; each one, teach one.” Now shifting from full-time clinical practice to a role focused on academic leadership, Holmes brings her wealth of experience, mentorship and dedication to shaping the next generation of PAs.
Education
- Master of Health Science, Drexel University
- Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Awards
- Honorary Mention for the Extra Mile Honorary Award UPMC, 2022
- Physician Assistant Preceptor Award Chatham University, 2012
- P. Jean Drew MD Humanitarianism Award in Clinical Practice Drexel University, 2010
Research Interests
- Implementation of a Telehealth Safety and Privacy Education Module for primary care providers to enhance awareness and compliance
- Utilization of telehealth for follow-up care in outpatient primary care-based weight management
Professional Organization Appointments
- Member, UPMC Advance Practice Providers (APP) Preceptor Academy
- Co-Chair, UPMC and Pitt APP Inclusion Council
- Member, Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
- Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Certificates
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants