Jen Tobin, MHS, PA-C

  • Instructor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine

Biography

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

Jen Tobin MHS, PA-C has been in practice for over 15 years and enjoys caring for patients with Gastroenterology issues. She is interested in the overlap with Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. She grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois but has resided in the Pacific Northwest since 2005.

Tobin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology at Northern Michigan University before attending Quinnipiac University physician assistant program where she obtained her Master Medical Science degree. Since graduation she has worked in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Critical Care and Internal Medicine Specialties.

Her approach is to balance medication management along with nutrition and natural therapies to help with treatment. Also incorporating unprocessed food, daily exercise, yoga for better management of symptoms and overall health.

In her spare time she enjoys traveling, bicycle commuting to work, backpacking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

She enjoys her Portland area home with her partner, 4 chickens and 2 cats.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2002, Northern Michigan University
    • M.H.S., 2005, Graduation Quinnipiac University
  • Certifications

    • ACLS
    • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants

Publications

Publications