Nicholas Woods Freedman

Nicholas Woods Freedman, DO, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine (Hematology-Oncology) at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He practices clinically through Penn Medicine with hospital privileges at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, providing specialized care at the Penn Palliative and Supportive Oncology Clinic and Abramson Cancer Center Valley Forge. His dual clinical focus spans Hospice and Palliative Care and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for adult patients.

His training pathway includes:

• Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital
• Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Freedman's research synthesizes palliative oncology with medical education innovation. He develops practical tools like the Certification Qbank for PM&R board preparation and designs curricula integrating creative problem-solving into healthcare improvement—particularly during pandemic disruptions. His work emphasizes case-based learning for resident education in rehabilitation frameworks like the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), bridging clinical practice with pedagogical advancement.

Analysis of his 5 publications (2019-2022) reveals consistent output in medical education, with dual-year Certification Qbank editions demonstrating commitment to professional development resources. His conference presentations at AMA and Academy of Academic Physiatrists venues highlight cross-specialty collaboration in educational innovation.

Patient feedback underscores exceptional clinical rapport, with a perfect 5.0/5.0 average from 82 reviews. Comments consistently praise his compassionate efficiency, active listening, and concrete problem-solving—particularly valuable in palliative/supportive oncology contexts where emotional and physical symptom management intersect.

As an actively practicing Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Freedman mentors residents through educational initiatives while maintaining robust clinical service. His collaborative publications with colleagues across institutions (Nagpal, Jaffe, Diemer, Ankam) indicate strong interdisciplinary networks within medical education and rehabilitation medicine.