About
Andrea Crew serves as Professor of Practice with Northwestern College's Physician Assistant program since 2022, following prior service as adjunct faculty. She holds appointments through the College's Graduate & Professional Studies division with office location VPH 311E.
Education
- MSPA, Pace University
- B.S., Des Moines University (with Physician Assistant Certificate)
Her clinical expertise spans nearly three decades of direct patient care across multiple settings, with specialized focus in nursing home/assisted living care and foster care system advocacy. Her professional practice integrates clinical service with educational leadership in physician assistant training, emphasizing community-based care models and interdisciplinary collaboration in primary care medicine.
Professional Leadership
- IPAS Board of Directors, Treasurer
- Active member: IPAS, AAPA, PAEA
As an NCCPA-certified physician assistant licensed in Iowa, she maintains active clinical practice while developing curriculum for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Her work with the Clay County Foster Care Review Board demonstrates commitment to vulnerable populations through medical-legal collaboration, reviewing treatment plans and submitting recommendations to juvenile court judges.
