Jennifer Pearson
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Credentials
MD

Associate Professor
Biography

Bio

Dr. Pearson is a family medicine physician who has been a part of the Duluth campus faculty for many years. Her faculty role has included course directorship, teaching throughout many additional courses within the curriculum, being a faculty advisor, serving on several committees including admissions and curriculum committees, being involved with clinical research, serving as the faculty advisor to the Honor Council, and precepting the HOPE Clinic.

Research Summary

Research Interests:

  1. Effects of curricular innovation on medical education
  2. Rural obstetrical care
  3. Human health and the environment

Teaching Summary

  1. Life Stages Thread: Co-lead for SERVE Curriculum
  2. Hormone and Reproductive Medicine: Clinical Course Director
  3. The Healer’s Art: Course Director
  4. The Healer's Art Course website. http://www.d.umn.edu/medweb/Healers_Art/course.htm
  5. Obstetrics Longitudinal Course: Course Director
  6. Faculty Instructor and small and/or large group facilitator for the following courses: Cardiac, Respiratory, Renal, Acid Base 1 & 2; Gastrointestinal Medicine; Immunology, Hematology, Oncology; Neurological Medicine; Skin/Musculoskeletal Medicine; Community Clinical Medicine; Introduction to Rural Family Medicine and Native American Health; Rural Medical Scholars Program; Observed Simulated Clinical Examinations

Service Summary

Health Sciences

Clinical Summary

  1. Precepting Physician: HOPE Clinic, Duluth MN
  2. Family Medicine and Urgent Care: casual status with Essentia Health, Duluth MN
  3. Family Medicine with Obstetrics: St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic, Hermantown Clinic
  4. Medical Director/Collaborating Physician, College of Scholastica Student Health Services, Duluth MN
  5. Family Medicine with Obstetrics: UW Physicians Plus Medical Group, McFarland, WI
  6. Chief Resident: UW/St. Mary’s Hospital, Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health, Madison, WI

Education

MD, University of Minnesota
BA, Gustavus Adolphus College
Major: Biology
Not a degree program, University of Oslo

Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements

Residency: Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Residency
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Licensures and Certifications

Minnesota Medical License,
Licensure/Certification Number: 42346
DEA Registration,
American Board of Family Practice,

Honors and Recognition

Clin Faculty Tcher of the Year Runner Up 2022
2022
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award 2020
2020
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award
2019
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award 2018
2018
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award 2017
2017
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award 2016
2016
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award 2014
2014
Chief Resident Elect, UW/St. Mary's Hospital Family Medicine Program
1995

Professional Memberships

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
Selected Publications

Selected Publications

Pearson, J. (Lead Author), Allert, D., Ipsen, J., Saracino, M., Sutherland, S., Wegerson, K., Onello, E., Sulfide-ore mining and human health in Minnesota: Where are we now? Minnesota Medicine, 33 - 38.
Westra, R., Haller, I. V., Adams, J., Peterson, B. J., Pearson, J., Family Medicine Early introduction to pregnancy care and delivery for medical students., 17-23.
Pearson, J. , Minnesota Medicine | The University of Minnesota Medical Bulletin , 38-38 | 23.
Pearson, J., Westra, R. , Early course in obstetrics increases likelihood of practice including obstetrics. Family Medicine, 720-724.
Onello, E., Allert, D., Bauer, S., Ipsen, J., Saracino, M., Wegerson, K., Wendland, D., Pearson, J. , Sulfide mining and human health in Minnesota Minnesota Medicine, 51-55.
Westra, R., Pearson, J. , MedEd PORTAL Publications,
Pearson, J., Siebert, K., Carlson, S., Ratner, N., Patient perspectives on loss of local obstetrical services in rural northern Minnesota. Birth, 1-9.
Pearson, J., Siebert, K., Carlson, S., Ratner, N. , Patient perspectives on loss of local obstetrical services in rural northern Minnesota. Pub Med, 286-294.
doi: https://doi.org/ doi: 10.1111/birt.12325 PubMed ID: 29230862.
Pearson MD, J., Friedrichsen MPH, S., Olson MS2 MBS, L, Changes in labor and delivery patterns and outcomes after rural obstetrical service closure. Journal of Regional Medical Campuses,
doi: https://doi.org/10.24926/jrmc.v1i4.1379
Onello, E., Stover, S., Pearson, J. , Rural Health Maternity Care: Complexities and critical next steps. Minnesota Physician, 6, 8.
Pearson, J., Ipsen, J., Sutherland, S., Wegerson, K., Onello, E., Risks and costs to human health of sulfide-ore mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 12.
doi: https://doi.org/ doi: 10.1080/10807039.2019.1576026
Pearson, J. (Lead Author), Anderholm, K., Bettermann, M., Friedrichsen, S., De La Rosa Mateo, C., Richter, S., Obstetrical care in rural Minnesota: family physician perspectives on factors affecting the ability to provide prenatal, labor and delivery care. The Journal of Rural Health,
doi: https://doi.org/ doi: DOI:10.1111/jrh.12478
Pearson, J., Greminger, A., Onello, E., Stover, S., Teaching the Evaluation of Female Pelvic Pain: A Hands-on Simulation Reinforcing Exam Skills and Introducing Transvaginal Ultrasound MEDEDPortal Publications,
Jore*, L., Shafto, K., Breen, J., Friedrichsen, S., Pearson*, J. , Effects of Pilot Nutrition Curriculum on Medical Student Knowledge and Ability at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus Journal of Regional Medical Campuses ,
doi: doi: https://doi.org/10.24926/jrmc.v6i1.4663
Selected Presentations

Selected Presentations

Pearson, J. L., Breen, MPH, Chef, J., (Presenter), Shafto, MD, K., (Participant), Seip, A, MBA "Enhancing Nutrition Education for Undergraduate Medical Students ", Best Practices in Health Science Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. April 30, 2020.
Pearson, J. L. Mandating HIA's for EIS's and EAW's in MN, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. August 19, 2019.
Pearson, J. L. "The Healer's Art", University of Minnesota Medical School, Best Practices in Health Sciences Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. May 02, 2019.
Pearson, J. L. ""Healthcare and Sexual Violence", #MeToo Awareness: Gender, Health and Justice", Multiple Colleges and Programs, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. April 20, 2019.
Pearson, J. L. "The Healer’s Art: A 15-year overview", Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health Department Meeting, University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus, Duluth, Minnesota, December 13, 2018.
Pearson, J. L., Olson, MS2, L. "Obstetrical service patterns and outcomes in Grand Marais, MN", Best Practices in Medical Education Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 03, 2018.
Pearson, J. L. "Concerns for human health with sulfide-ore mining in the Rainy River Watershed", U.S. Forest Service, Superior National Forest Headquarters, Duluth, Minnesota, April 26, 2018.
Pearson, J. L., Olson, MS 2, L. "Obstetrical service patterns and outcomes in Grand Marais, MN", Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians 2018 Research and Innovation Forum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 03, 2018.
Pearson, J. L. "Human Health Concerns of Sulfide Mining in Rainy River Watershed", Washington DC, District of Columbia, February 01, 2018.
Pearson, J. L. "Mandating HIA in EIS and EIW in Minnesota", Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, Minnesota, January 30, 2018.
Siebert, K., Pearson, J. L. "Patient Perspecitives on Loss of Rural Obstetrical Care", Ely Community Forum, Ely, Minnesota, September 01, 2017.
Pearson, J. L., Ratner, N., Siebert, K., Carlson, S. "Rural obstetric service use and patient perspectives in Minnesota", American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference, San Antonio, Texas, September 01, 2017.
Pearson, J. L., Ratner, N., Stover, S. "Rural obstetrics and maternal preferences", Grand Marais Community Forum, Grand Marais, Minnesota, July 12, 2017.
Pearson, J. L., Ratner, N., Stover, S. "Perspectives on rural obstetric care", Minnesota Rural Health Conference, Duluth, Minnesota, June 20, 2017.
Pearson, J. L., Ratner, N., Siebert, K., Carlson, S. "Rural obstetric service use and patient perspectives in Minnesota", Best Practices in Medical Education Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 04, 2017.
Pearson, J. L., Ratner, N., Siebert, K., Carlson, S. "Rural obstetric service use and patient perspectives in Minnesota", Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians 2017 Research and Innovation Forum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 04, 2017.
Pearson, J. L., Westra, DO, MPH, R. "Early course in obstetrics increases likelihood of practice including obstetrics", STFM Conference on Medical School Education, Anaheim, California, February 11, 2017.
Pearson, J. L. "Sulfide mining and human health", Public Forum at Teatro Zuccone, Duluth for Clean Water, Duluth, Minnesota, February 04, 2017.
Westra, R., Pearson, J. L. "Teaching female/male clinical exams to first-year medical students", Best Practices in Medical Education Day, University Recreation and Wellness Center, University of Minnesota, May 05, 2016.
Pearson, J. L., Drowos, J., Moore, R., Prunuske, J., Prunuske, A. "The balancing act: Successful academic careers and family fulfillment", STFM Conference on Medical School Education, Phoenix, Arizona, January 30, 2016.
Pearson, J. L., Westra, R. "Teaching female/male clinical exams to first-year medical students", STFM Conference on Medical School Education, Phoenix, Arizona, January 29, 2016.
Pearson, J. L., Saracino, M. "Health concerns related to proposed sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness", Meeting with US Forest Service and Federal BLM Members, US Forest Service Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota, November 09, 2015.
Pearson, J. L., Westra, R. "OB longitudinal course impact survey", Research Day Presentations, University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth Campus, Duluth, Minnesota, October 29, 2015.
Pearson, J. L., Onello, E., Nordin, S., Allert, D., Saracino, M., Wendland, D., Ipsen, J., Wegerson, K. "Health concerns related to proposed PolyMet SDEIS/PFEIS", Meeting with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota DNR, St. Paul, Minnesota, September 25, 2015.
Pearson, J. L. "OB longitudinal course impact survey", Best Practices om Medical Education: Critical Thinking in Medical Education, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 07, 2015.
Pearson, J. L., Prunuske, J., Westra, R., Michaels, R. "Mentoring: Roles, challenges, and skills development", Best Practices in Medical Education Day: Critical Thinking in Medical Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 07, 2015.
Pearson, J. L. "OB longitudinal course impact survey", Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians 2015 Research and Innovation Forum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 14, 2015.
Pearson, J. L., Westra, R. "Early obstetrical experiences for first year medical students", STFM 41st Conference on Medical Student Education, Atlanta, Georgia, February 01, 2015.
Pearson, J. L., Onello, E., Nordin, S., Saracino, M. "Proposed sulfide mining and human health in our region, what family physicians need to know", MN Academy of Family Physicians Winter Meeting, Duluth, Minnesota, November 20, 2014.
Pearson, J. L. "Teaching the art of medicine: Courses, conversations, and questions about teaching beyond our science", St. Paul Children's Hospital - Grand Rounds, St. Paul, Minnesota, November 01, 2010.
Pearson, J. L. "Faculty participant and panelist", Gold Humanism Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 01, 2010.
Pearson, J. L. "Teaching the art of medicine: Courses, conversations, and questions about teaching beyond our science", Hennepin County Medical Center - Grand Rounds, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 01, 2010.
Pearson, J. L. "Introduction to NOEL and simulator models in medical education", Medical School Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota, February 01, 2010.
Pearson, J. L. "Faculty participant and facilitator", Gold Humanism Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 01, 2008.
Contact

Contact

Address

157 SMed
1035 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812

Administrative Contact

Linda Liskiewicz, lliskiew@d.umn.edu