Jennifer Cates

Jennifer Cates is an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Chapman University. With 25 years of clinical experience in areas such as Primary Care, Family Medicine, and Women’s Health, she transitioned to academia in 2017 to focus on educating future Physician Assistants.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition from San Diego State University, Physician Assistant Certification from University of California, Davis, and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Professor Cates directs courses in Evidence-Based Medicine, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, and Endocrinology, while co-directing the History and Physical Diagnosis course. She serves as the Director of Clinical Education, managing the clinical training of Physician Assistant students, and participates in Inter-professional Education events and Clinical Skills Workshops.

• Professional Memberships: California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), San Diego Society of Physician Assistants (SDSPA), and Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).

Her clinical interests include Chronic Disease Management, Nutritional Counseling, and Obesity/Weight Loss, informed by her extensive work in Urgent Care Services and Women’s Health. She has volunteered as a Medical Provider for events like the Rock N Roll Marathon.