Emily Scavella joined the Physician Assistant program at Mercyhurst University in Fall 2026. She has over 18 years of experience working in the clinical setting, specializing in endocrinology, and also has experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, and assistant living facilities. Prior to joining Mercyhurst faculty full-time, Emily worked as an adjunct faculty member for Mercyhurst and enjoyed precepting students from multiple ARC-accredited universities. She also has experience in continuing education lectures for recent post-graduates across the country on new and emerging topics in healthcare.