After earning her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from the University of Connecticut (UConn), Deven McKiernan attended MCPHS University and earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Since then, she has been a certified physician assistant with licensure in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Prior to joining MBJI, she worked as a PA at Tufts Medical Center in the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology from 2020 to 2023. Following this, she briefly worked at a pulmonary practice in northern Massachusetts before returning to the specialty of rheumatology. Deven is excited to be joining the MBJI team.