Krista Nauman

Krista Nauman is an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant (M.S.) program at Bethel University's Graduate School, where she has been affiliated since 2020. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science (2012) and an M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies (2016), both from Bethel University. Her clinical practice focuses on orthopedic spine surgery at Summit Orthopedics, complementing her academic role.

Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Patient Assessment and Diagnostics, Evidence-Based Medicine and Research, and Clinical Reasoning. Nauman is a licensed Physician Assistant (MN Board of Medical Practice) and certified by the NCCPA. She actively engages with professional organizations like the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Her research and clinical interests emphasize improving patient outcomes through pain reduction and restoring mobility. She balances her roles as a clinician and educator with a passion for advancing the PA profession through teaching and clinical practice.