Asheley Goergen

Asheley Goergen serves as an Instructor and Clinical Coordinator in the Physician Assistant Program within the College of Health Professions at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, joining the faculty in October 2017 after 13 years of clinical practice in hematology and oncology in Kenosha, WI.

Education:

• MS in Physician Assistant Practice, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL (2005)
• BS in Biology, Clarke College, Dubuque, IA (2002)

Research Interests: Her work centers on oncology with specific focus on breast cancer and PTSD in cancer patients, integrating clinical hematology experience to explore psychological impacts of cancer treatment and survivorship. This niche bridges medical oncology with mental health support systems.

Professional Engagement: She actively contributes to university committees including DCE, Global Health, and CME. Her affiliations span key professional bodies:

• American Association of Physician Assistants
• Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant Education Association
• Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants

As Clinical Coordinator, she oversees student clinical placements while maintaining Wisconsin residency with her family.