Karen Rivera, MSPAS, PA-C

Karen Rivera, PA-C, is a recent Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) graduate with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She holds certifications as a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Currently, Karen is an APP Critical Care Fellow at MUSC, gaining intensive training in various critical care specialties such as cardiovascular, neurology, trauma, and medical-surgical. Her role involves attending advanced medical lectures and performing life-saving procedures like intubations, chest tube placements, and central line placements.

Karen has completed rotations in emergency medicine, vascular surgery, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, trauma surgery, and critical care. Beyond her academic and clinical achievements,

Karen is actively involved in her community, volunteering for health assessments and youth crisis support.