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Jaclyn Freese is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies within the Graduate & Professional Studies school at Northwestern College. She joined the department full-time in 2022 after teaching as an adjunct faculty member since 2020.
Education:
- MPAS, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- B.S., University of South Dakota
- B.A., Northwestern College
With over 20 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, Professor Freese brings extensive practical knowledge across multiple medical specialties including orthopedics, family practice, emergency medicine, and acute care. Her teaching focuses on developing students' clinical skills through hands-on patient care training and supervised clinical rotations.
Professor Freese teaches core courses including Patient Care Skills I (PAS601) and the Clinical Rotation Blocks I-III (PAS703-705), which form the practical foundation of the Physician Assistant program. Her curriculum emphasizes the integration of anatomical knowledge with clinical examination skills and real-world patient care experiences.
Professional Certifications:
- NCCPA certified
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- Licensed in Iowa and Minnesota
Professor Freese maintains active professional memberships with IPAS, AAPA, and PAEA, staying connected with the broader physician assistant community. Her previous clinical work at Sanford Health locations and Iowa Lakes Orthopedics provides valuable real-world context for her teaching and program development.
