Education

2001 Kettering College of Medical Arts, B.S.
2010 University of Nebraska, MPAS
2021 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, DScPAS

Courses Taught

Applied Patient Care Skills
Physical Diagnosis
Public Health and Prevention
Guest lecture in other PA core courses 

Career Specialties

Geralds' teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive, student-centered learning through problem-based learning and simulation. By engaging learners in clinically authentic scenarios, she aims to strengthen critical thinking, collaboration, and the practical application of medical knowledge.

Professional and Community Activities

Geralds' scholarly activity focuses on innovative teaching methods, prevention, and community health engagement. She has contributed to NIH/NIDA–funded opioid research, developed interprofessional and art-based learning initiatives to strengthen clinical reasoning, and presented nationally on active learning and simulation in PA education. In addition to mentoring student research, Geralds has partnered with organizations such as the DEA and American Heart Association to advance public health education, patient safety, and community wellness.

Honors and Awards

2019 First Place Poster Presentation, Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Annual Conference, Art in Medicine
2019 DEA “Community Partner” Award, Red Ribbon Week
2018 Campus Organization of the Year Award, SAAAPA MCPHS Manchester (Faculty Organization Advisor)
2018 Student Government Association Organization/Club Advisor of the Year Award, MCPHS
2018 President’s Good Steward Award, MCPHS University
2017 Campus Organization of the Year Award, SAAAPA MCPHS Manchester (Faculty Organization Advisor)
2017 President’s Leadership Award, Campus Compact of New Hampshire
2017 One-Year Faculty Service Award, MCPHS University
2016 Campus Organization of the Year Award, SAAAPA MCPHS Manchester (Faculty Organization Advisor)
2016 Nominee, Innovation in Teaching Award, MCPHS University
2016 Provost Award, Summer Conference on Innovative Pedagogy & Course Redesign, Hartford, CT