Shannon Polley

Shannon Polley is a skilled Physician Assistant currently practicing at the Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego since April 2022. Previously, Shannon completed a series of clinical rotations at Tufts University School of Medicine in 2021, gaining experience in diverse medical fields including internal medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, and pediatrics. Shannon's background includes leadership in quality improvement projects at Boston Children's Hospital, focusing on adolescent substance use screening, and medical assistant roles at various healthcare facilities. Shannon co-founded Global Brigades, Inc., where responsibilities included fundraising and organizing medical supply donations for international health initiatives. Educational qualifications include a dual degree in Master of Public Health and Master of Medical Science from Tufts University School of Medicine, a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and ongoing certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant.