Danielle Key, DMSc, PA-C

The academic director is responsible for all curriculum and didactic components of the physician assistant program. It is the responsibility of the academic director to maintain that all course content meets the requirements of the ARC-PA standards. The academic director also oversees all instructional and adjunct faculty within the program.

Dr. Danielle Key received her undergraduate training at the University of Central Florida and earned a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She later completed her Doctor of Medical Science degree at the University of Lynchburg, with a focus on medical education. She is a licensed and certified physician assistant with extensive clinical experience in family medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, and functional medicine. She is deeply committed to a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing that disease is multifactorial and that effective treatment requires addressing root causes while considering lifestyle, community, and spirituality. At AdventHealth University, Dr. Key has been instrumental in restructuring the curriculum to support and further advance the University’s mission of whole-person care.