Beth Lester-Medado MPAS, DMSc, PA-C

Director of Data & Assessment | Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine & Simulation Lab | Pulmonary & Critical Care PA | Real Estate Investor & Entrepreneur

Detroit Metropolitan Area

About

I am an academic leader and seasoned clinician who believes authentic relationships and principled leadership are the foundation of lasting impact in any industry. With a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), over 25 years in healthcare, and 18 years in Pulmonary and Critical Care. I find purpose in creating clarity from complexity, designing systems for curriculum, accreditation, and workflows that strengthen relationships through trust, transparency, and collaboration. My passion is shaping future clinicians and inspiring teams to grow with resilience, creativity, and authenticity.

Experience

  • Director of Data and Assessment/ Assistant Professor/ Teaching Clinical Medicine and Simulation at Lawrence Technological University
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Small Business Owner at Lester-Medado Properties LLC
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    -Own and manage a long-term and short-term rentals -Ensure properties are profitable -Negotiate sale of properties -Create and execute budget for renovations -Manage renovation and cleaning teams

  • Director of Academics, Course Director of Clinical Medicine and Assistant Professor at Wayne State University
    Feb 2024 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs

  • Lead Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician Assistant at PACCSA at Corewell Health (Beaumont) Troy
    Dec 2015 - Jan 2026 · 10 yrs 2 mos

    -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Autonomously deliver care to more than 20 patients a day and ensure appropriate therapeutic outcomes -Proficient in multiple procedures: Thoracentesis, paracentesis, central line, arterial lines under ultrasound guidance -Excellent ventilator management skills -Held innumerable end-of-life and crucial conversations with patient's and family members -Daily chart review and rounding in ICU and pulmonary patients

  • Critical Care APP Clinical Educator and Lead at William Beaumont Health System
    Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Created and developed a curriculum and new ICU PA team at Troy Beaumont (Corewell Heath) Hospital. Managed team of ICU PA's and worked with multiple Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician Teams.