Betsy Hicks, PA-C Betsy Hicks, PA-C graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Miami Dade College Physician Assistant program. She completed her undergraduate and Masters in Social Sciences at the University of New York, Buffalo. Her past experience includes nearly ten years as both a medical researcher and surgical assistant in addition to her background in medical practice management. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.