Jaclyn Cotgreave is certified as a physician assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She earned her master of science in physician assistant studies from Pace University, in addition to a bachelor of science in biology from Eckerd College.
With 14 years working as a PA, Cotgreave continues her clinical practice at Stony Brook University Medical Center on Long Island in the field of cardiac electrophysiology. She received the designation of Certified Cardiac Device Specialist from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners in 2008. She currently serves on an Allied Health Council for Cardiac Devices and participates in cardiac device research projects.
Cotgreave joined NYIT School of Health Professions as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in 2017. In 2019, she joined the department as an assistant professor. Her academic interests include anatomy, cardiology, EKG training, and point-of-care ultrasonography. She has been on the ultrasound faculty team supporting students at national ultrasound competitions. She has presented at state continuing education conferences on cardiac device management and point-of-care ultrasound.
Besides her strictly academic endeavors, Cotgreave enjoys serving as academic mentor for the Medical Jeopardy team that competes at the New York State Society of Physician Assistant Fall Conference. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New York Society of Physician Assistants.
Cotgreave is married with two beautiful children. In her spare time, she enjoys spinning, cooking, supporting her children's extracurricular activities, and traveling.
Recent Projects/Research
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Devices
- Anticoagulation
- Point of Care Ultrasound
Courses Taught at New York Tech
- PHAS 601: Advanced Anatomy
- PHAS 612: Clinical Medicine II (Cardiology)
- PHAS 625: Clinical Skills I
- PHAS 623: Clinical Skills II
- PHAS 630: Clinical Laboratory Medicine
- PHAS 690: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention