Carrie Hayes DMSc, MHS, PA-C

Carrie Hayes is a highly experienced Physician Associate (PA) and Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with over 20 years in the radiology and healthcare fields. She has built a dynamic career in both clinical and academic settings, excelling in Interventional Radiology (IR) and ultrasound education.

Professional Leadership & Advocacy

Carrie is a passionate advocate for advanced practice providers (APPs) in Interventional Radiology (IR). Over the past decade, she has supported IR residents, fellows, and APPS through leadership roles in the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR), including six years on the NP/PA Section Governing Council as Clinical Practice Chair, Chair, and now Past Chair. She has led initiatives like APP onboarding content for the SIR Annual Conference and collaborated with organizations like the American College of Radiology. Currently, she is working with the NCCPA to develop an IR Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) for APPs.

Global Ultrasound Education

As a former Director of Ultrasound for RAD-AID International, Carrie has advanced ultrasound education in over 30 countries, including Haiti, Tanzania, Nepal, and Ghana. She has developed sustainable programs, and currently partners with organizations including the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Inteleos™ and the Global Ultrasound Institute™, through supporting traditional and hybrid certification pathways to expand access to quality ultrasound in underserved regions.

Education & Mentorship

Carrie actively mentors and educates future healthcare leaders . She has been a preceptor for aspiring physician associates in the Houston Medical Center and Stanford Health Care and now mentors aspiring professionals in Central Oregon and abroad , supporting local institutions through the Oregon Medical Education Foundation and nationally through the Society of Interventional Radiology.

Personal Interests

Carrie lives in Southern Oregon, where she enjoys hiking, cooking, road trips, and renovating a mountain home on 40 acres in the Siskiyou National Forest. She shares her home with her partner Matthew, two French bulldogs (Fox and Yoda), and a rescue cat named Bones.