Meet Your Instructors

Jerry Smith

PA-C, Co-Founder

Jerry Smith serves as Director of Clinical Education for Optimize U, leading provider education and hands-on training. Jerry obtained a bachelor of science and clinical laboratory science degree studying at both the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University. He then attended Bethel College Physician Assistant program and has subsequently worked in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and orthopedic spine surgery. He has served as a liaison for Physician Assistants across Western Kentucky to the governing body for the Kentucky Society of Physician Assistants.

Joshua Hudson

RN, Co-Founder

Joshua Hudson serves as CEO of Optimize U.

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