Prof. Shannon Jackson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.  She joined Mercer University Physician Assistant Program faculty in 2020.

She earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Savannah and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Southern University. She has been a nationally certified physician assistant for nine years practicing in a variety of clinical roles including family medicine, internal medicine, rheumatology, and telemedicine.

Prof. Jackson has special interest in pre-PA mentorship and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine.  

Prof. Jackson is a member of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant Education Association, and is an inaugural member of Physician Assistants in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine.