Ondene F. Forrest, MMS, PA-C joins Riverchase with an extensive and exceptional curriculum vitae. She attended the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Educational Psychology. She went on to complete her Post-Baccalaureate degree in Biology at the University of Texas at Dallas after which she relocated to Florida to complete the Physician Assistant Program at Nova Southeastern University. Mrs. Forrest then earned a Master’s Degree in Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University graduating with University Honors. She is Board Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, and is a member of both the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Mrs. Forrest enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and children.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health and Nursing, Physician Assistant Program, Davie, FL
• Master of Medical Science – Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health and Nursing, Physician Assistant Program, Davie, FL
• Post-Baccalaureate in Science – The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
• Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology – The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Minor in Educational Psychology – The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Training

• Clinical Rotations – OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General and Vascular Surgery, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Dermatology Elective – Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health and Nursing, Physician Assistant Program, Davie, FL

Honors and Awards

• University Honors – Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health and Nursing, Physician Assistant Program, Davie, FL
• University Honors – The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Certifications and Professional Memberships

• Board Certified – National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
• Member – Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• Member – Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants