Associate Dean of Professional Health Education, Director of Clinical Anatomy
Executive Director, SMILE Simulation Center, Professor of Medical Education & Surgery
Email: jpearl@uttyler.edu
Department: Medicine
Additional Department: Nursing
Jeffrey Pearl, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Pearl serves as Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Program at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine. A board-certified pediatric cardiothoracic and heart transplant surgeon, he brings extensive experience in academic medicine, clinical leadership, and healthcare education. Previously, he served as Physician Assistant Program Director at the University of California, Davis, and Midwestern University, with additional academic appointments at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and Mayo Clinic. His expertise includes curriculum development, clinical anatomy, simulation-based education, and interprofessional training.