Amanda K. Burbage, Ph.D.(she/her)
Lester Hall
Amanda K. Burbage, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Medical and Health Professions Education program at Old Dominion University’s Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences. Her research focuses on pathways into healthcare careers and the systems that shape who enters, persists, and thrives in health professions education. She studies educational environments, workforce development, and equity in medical education, with the goal of strengthening opportunity and reducing disparities across healthcare training pathways.
Dr. Burbage teaches graduate research methods and educational scholarship, mentors doctoral researchers, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams studying health professions education. A first-generation college graduate and three-time Old Dominion University alumna, she previously worked in faculty development, instructional design, and adult education before joining the professoriate.
Ph.D. in Higher Education, Old Dominion University, (2020)
M.A. in Humanities, Old Dominion University, (2007)
B.S. in Communication & Sociology, Old Dominion University, (2002)