Breann Garbas

Bre Garbas, DHSc, PA-C is an associate professor in the Doctor of Medical Science Bridge Program.  She became a full time member of the program in June 2025 after serving as an adjunct faculty in the capstone course for two years.  In her current role, she chairs the curriculum committee and has teaching responsibilities in DMS Bridge courses as well as mentorship of capstone students.  She maintains a role in program committees for assessment and admissions.  

Dr. Garbas has been a PA since 2005 and initially practiced in private OB-GYN before transitioning to a federally qualified healthcare center family medical group.  She maintained a GYN service within this practice.  She currently practices in family medicine and gynecology through a free clinic service and continues to precept students.  She began her PA educational career in 2016 with the University of Florida’s PA program and continued there until becoming Director of Academic Education with West Coast University before joining the DMS Bridge Program in 2025. 

Dr. Garbas has a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Doctorate of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University.  Her research interests include factors impacting student success in PA education, remediation, and rural/underserved health areas.  She is an experienced presenter with the American Academy of Physician Associates as well as many state organizations and delivers workshops impacting reproductive health annually.  

When not at work, Bre can be found outside as she lives in northern Florida in a town where the cows outnumber the people.  She prefers running over other forms of transportation and any activity involving water.