Rachel Weinzimmer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both Chemistry and Biophysics from the University of Connecticut. She then obtained a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of St. Francis PA Program, followed by a Doctor of Medical Science from Rocky Mountain University.
She has practiced as an emergency medicine PA for her whole career. Weinzimmer has a passion for students and the PA profession — she has served at the state and national level for her profession with many efforts focused on student engagement and early career PAs. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, baking and knitting.