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Welcome to our College, Melissa!</div>
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<b>From: </b>CHPFacultyStaff <chpfacultystaff-bounces@lists.upstate.edu> on behalf of Andrew R. Craig <CraigA@upstate.edu><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM<br>
<b>To: </b>James Rodriguez <RodriJam@upstate.edu><br>
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Welcome Melissa,</div>
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I look forward to working with you and please let me know if there is anything I can help with. My door is always open and feel free to call anytime.</div>
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<b>From:</b> CHPFacultyStaff <chpfacultystaff-bounces@lists.upstate.edu> on behalf of Mary Dimura <DIMURAM@upstate.edu><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 8, 2025 9:05 AM<br>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Please extend a warm welcome to Dr. Melissa Murfin who joins our physician assistant studies program as Clinical Associate Professor. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:black">Dr. Melissa Murfin earned a B.S. degree in Molecular Biology/Microbiology at the University of Central Florida and worked in environmental chemistry and drug discovery research before returning
to graduate school. Dr. Murfin earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degrees concurrently in a dual degree program at the University of Florida. She has worked primarily as a PA in endocrinology and internal medicine
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in outcomes of game-based learning and improving patient care utilizing pharmacogenetics and has presented nationally on both topics. She lives near Cortland with her husband and two dogs and loves hiking, kayaking, board games, and fiber arts. </span></p>
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