Prof. Amanda Odom

Amanda Odom is a nationally certified physician assistant with over two decades of clinical and academic experience. She currently serves as the Director for Clinical Education for the Physician Assistant Program at Southern Nazarene University, where she combines her passion for patient care with her dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Amanda holds a Master of Health Sciences in Physician Associate Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as Zoology, all from the University of Oklahoma. Throughout her extensive career, she has practiced in diverse clinical settings including oncology, urgent care, family medicine, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.

In addition to her clinical work, Amanda brings significant experience in PA education and program leadership. She previously held key academic appointments at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine PA Program in both didactic and clinical education as a Clinical Associate Professor. Her professional service includes leadership positions within the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Student Academy of the AAPA, and the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants Political Action Committee.

Recognized for her excellence in teaching, Amanda has received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Faculty Award from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She remains committed to creating engaging, supportive learning environments where students thrive and patients benefit.
She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and enjoys hiking, gardening, and traveling with her family.