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Amanda Jones, PA-C, MPH, obtained a Bachelor's of Arts in Biological Sciences from Clemson University in 2014. Amanda then completed their physician assistant training at Massachusetts College of Pharmacology and Health Science in Worcester, MA in 2017. They then attended an Academic Generalist Fellowship at MUSC and obtained a Masters in Public Health from MUSC in 2021. During this time, they conducted research on health disparities in the local LGBTQ+ community. Their interests include primary care, LGBTQ+ healthcare, mental health, gender affirming care, and decreasing healthcare disparities. They have been with MUSC Family Medicine since 2019.

Anthony Poole is a family medicine Physician Assistant who has been treating adult and pediatric patients in South Carolina since his graduation from MUSC's PA Program in 2009. He spent most of his early career focused on rural health and providing care to underserved communities across the state. He is passionate about health equity and ensuring that all patients receive high quality healthcare regardless of their background, race, financial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. He enjoys being a part of a multidisciplinary care team that treat patients with dignity and respect. Clinically, he focuses on preventing chronic disease through lifestyle and behavior changes and involves patients in their plan of care. He strives to control patient's chronic conditions through evidence-based treatment plans and ensures patients are properly screened for cancer and other chronic diseases according to the most up to date guidelines. Anthony was recognized as the South Carolina Provider of the Year in 2020 by the SC Primary Health Care Association and as one of Charleston's Forty Under 40 Professionals in 2020. He completed a doctoral program in Administrative Medicine through the University of Lynchburg in 2022 where he graduated with his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree with additional graduate certificates in Clinical Administrative Leadership and Executive Leadership.In addition to his clinical duties, Mr. Poole also serves as MUSC's System Director for Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI). In this role, he works under the leadership of MUSC's Chief Quality Officer to ensure that all patients at MUSC receive high quality healthcare services in an environment that is safe and patient centered.