Aaron Henry

Aaron Henry

MSHS, PA-C

Faculty Ambassador for PA Education

Aaron Henry is a Co-Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor at The George Washington University Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Aaron also serves as the Course Director for Health Justice and Society at the PA program, which focuses on preparing culturally mindful practicing PAs. Before becoming a PA, Aaron served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman with two tours of duty in Iraq. Aaron is a graduate of the GW PA Program and has over 15 years of clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, and primary care.

Aaron is actively engaged in community-based work, including speaking with underserved high school students to promote health professions and advance workforce diversity. He also regularly speaks at local community events, with a particular focus on improving Black men’s health through disease prevention education. Aaron is currently pursuing a PhD in Translational Health Science at GW, where his research centers on bridging the trust gap between Black men and healthcare providers and advancing equity in healthcare delivery.

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