Andrew Genaw

Andrew Genaw serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Marquette University's Department of Physician Assistant Studies, leveraging 15 years of emergency medicine experience and over one year in internal medicine. His clinical background directly informs his commitment to training future physician assistants through hands-on preceptorship.

Genaw earned his Bachelor of Science in Spanish Linguistics followed by Physician Assistant training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During undergraduate studies, he worked full-time as an EMT Crew Chief for Bell Ambulance in Milwaukee during summers, while serving as a Fitness Consultant for university gyms and Athletic Trainer for Athletic Republic during academic terms.

His professional focus integrates Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Medical Education with specialized attention to Patient Communication in multicultural contexts. Genaw emphasizes code-switching techniques for Spanish-speaking populations, applying his fluency to enhance cross-cultural medical care and teaching the scientific-artistic duality of clinical practice.

At Marquette, he actively precepts Physician Assistant students during emergency medicine rotations, prioritizing experiential learning. His bilingual capabilities significantly contribute to culturally competent clinical instruction, particularly in patient assessment and treatment scenarios requiring linguistic adaptation.