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About The APC Consultant

The APC Consultant: Medical-Legal Authority & Professional Healthcare Ecosystem

The APC Consultant  is a dual-purpose powerhouse: A Specialized  Medical-Legal and Medical Educational Consulting Firm  & A Comprehensive  Professional Ecosystem  for healthcare leaders. We provide the tools, the training, and the high-level network required to transform skilled clinicians into industry-leading innovators and entrepreneurs.

Our Mission

To elevate the standard of medical legal consulting through unwavering  integrity ,  professionalism , and  ethics . We believe in the power of  collaboration, experience, and proven performance in the high stakes outcomes. We  bridge the gap between clinical expertise and strategic authority to protect the pulse of the profession.

The Firm |  Strategy & Authority

We provide high-stakes consulting at the intersection of medicine, law, and education. Our firm specializes in:

Medical-Legal Strategy:  Expert analysis and consulting that defines professional authority.
 Educational Excellence:  Curating advanced experience educating medical professionals.

The Hub |  Growth & Opportunity

The ultimate professional engine for the modern clinician. We offer a curated suite of resources designed for career and business advancement:

Medical-Legal & Educational Training:  Specialized courses to master the business of healthcare.
Healthcare Job Board:  Exclusive access to career-defining opportunities.
 Entrepreneurship Resources:  Practical toolkits for launching and scaling healthcare ventures.
 Medical Surveys:  Opportunities to contribute to industry research and gain clinical insights.

About Me.

Christopher Cannell DMSc, MPLC, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Doctorate-trained PA

“At the intersection of medicine, law, and education, I bring over two decades of clinical expertise and consulting experience to deliver clear, objective, and impactful solutions. As a trusted medical-legal and educational consultant, I help clients navigate complex cases, mitigate risk, and transform challenges into opportunities with precision, professionalism, and unmatched attention to detail.”

Why working with an expert of my extensive clinical, academic, and tested experience as a Medical Professional & Legal Consultant or Expert Witness matters

Clinical Expertise

  • Over 22 years of multidisciplinary clinical practice in Emergency Medicine (CAQ-EM), Orthopedics, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine
  • Nationally recognized for expertise in healthcare quality, patient safety, advocacy, and risk mitigation
  • Frequent conference speaker on provider risk strategies, quality, safety, and value-based care initiatives

Education

  • Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) – University of Lynchburg

  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) – MCPHS–Boston

  • BA in Pre-Medical Studies & Psychology – Muhlenberg College

  • Advanced training in Just Culture, High Reliability, and Patient Safety – Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 

  • Leadership training – AAPA Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management

Innovation

  • Subject Matter Expert & Clinical Analyst – contributed to Elsevier’s generative-AI-powered evidence-based clinical decision support tool

Educator

  • Adjunct Faculty Member – multiple DMSc programs (Healthcare Law and Advocacy)

  • Clinical Preceptor – Physician Assistant programs, mentoring the next generation of providers

  • Assistant Professor University of Lynchburg DMSc Program - Lead for Healthcare Law

Medical-Legal Expertise

  • Certified Medical Professional Legal Consultant & Expert Witness – Auburn University & The Center for Legal Studies

  • Extensive experience collaborating with clinicians, legal teams, and malpractice insurance carriers in complex medical-legal matters

Leadership Roles

  • President – PAs in Legal Medicine

  • Board of Directors – Academy of Doctoral PAs

  • ER Lead APC & APC Director – frontline and system leadership roles

  • Healthcare System Senior Leader – operational and strategic leadership across care delivery

Healthcare Strategy & Consulting

  • Trusted advisor to AI technology companies, life sciences organizations, and healthcare systems

  • Expertise in risk mitigation, healthcare operations, and strategic innovation

Interviews & Live Lectures

AAPA Distinguished Fellow

Member of AAPA's Elite Group of Distinguished Fellows. A program that recognizes dedication and professional achievements for the PAs out there. I'm honored to be a member of the AAPA's Distinguished Fellows.

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Prior Speaking Engagements

 

  • ADPA 2025 Virtual Conference - How to Leverage your Doctorate as a Consultant
  • MAPA 2024 Fall Conference – 10/2024
  • South Shore Health System – 12/2024
  • AAPA Risk Management Modules 2025 – 12/2024
  • The White Coats of the Round Table – Non-Clinical Virtual Summer – 1/2025
  • AAPA 2025 Hot Topics – 1/2025
  • APALM – The View from Under the Bus – 4/2025, A Case to Remember 9/2025

 

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