Our Provider - France A. Davis II, MSPAS, PA-C

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"Everyone has a story. Sometimes the stories move you to smile. Other times, those stories move you to tears. Whatever the story, whatever the experience, I find the differences and similarities in people’s journeys through life to be fascinating. I truly enjoy being able to positively impact the lives and well-being of others through the use of multiple treatment modalities including medication management. But ultimately, the ability to simply connect with people through their story and their experience is really why I do this."

France A. Davis II is the Founder of the Mental Health Experience, LLC. France is a board-certified, Utah-licensed Physician Assistant Advanced Practice Clinician who specializes in Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine. France has spent the last 21 years in the healthcare industry starting with west nile virus research at Tulane University and then neurogenetics research at the University of Utah. France has been practicing medicine for 16 years. France spent the early part of his medical career in Pediatric Neurology as well as Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery ultimately transitioning to Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine where he has been practicing for the past over 12 years. France has practice experience in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, SameDay psychiatry, intensive outpatient psychiatry, crisis and emergency psychiatry, and addiction medicine.  He also spent 3 years as a Sub Investigator and Psychometric Rater for neuropsychiatric clinical drug trials alongside his clinical practice in Psychiatry. 

Outside of the Mental Health Experience, France is the lead provider of a team of advanced practice clinicians specializing in crisis and emergency psychiatry at one of the largest hospital systems and academic institutions in Utah.  He is also a member of the prestigious Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees.

France is currently a candidate to receive his Doctor of Medical Science specializing in Psychiatry from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah.  He received his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies / Clinical Medicine from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Theology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.  His graduate school education includes training at both the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.  France also has a Master of Psychopharmacology certificate from the Neuroscience Education Institute.

France is an NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) Board Certified Physician Assistant. France holds both a medical and controlled substance license in the state of Utah.  He is a Certified State of Utah Designated Examiner and Certified Mental Health Officer. He is DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) licensed, and Buprenorphine Waiver licensed (for addiction treatment). 

France as a major interest in High-Performance Psychiatry focused on working with athletes, elite coaches, entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, and other high achievers in both moments of stability and crisis situations who are dealing with personal mental health and wellness challenges.  

France also feels a special connection to the treatment of athletes dealing with mental illness having been a 3-time state champion, Utah state high school record holder, #7 nationally ranked high school long jump recruit, Division 1 track and field athlete at Georgetown University where he was co-team captain, 2-time Big East Conference Individual Champion, and 1-time runner up, 6-time Big East Conference Team Champion, 2-time NCAA Championships Qualifier, and 2000 Olympic Trials Qualifier.