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Tammie Haveman
Tammie Haveman

Tammie Haveman

Director of Clinical Education for the Physicians Associate Program, Associate Professor

Biography

Dr. Tammie Havemen, MA, PA-C, D.Min

Dr. Tammie Haveman serves as Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in the Physician Associate program at OBU. With a diverse leadership background spanning healthcare, education, and nonprofit ministry, she brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, clinical training, and student mentorship. She is passionate about preparing the next generation of healthcare providers to serve with excellence and compassion.

Before joining OBU, Haveman served as Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Bethel University, where she led collaborative efforts with health systems and community partners to expand clinical training opportunities for students. Her clinical background includes practice as a Physician Assistant in emergency and surgical settings, and she continues to practice in emergency medicine.

A published author and frequent speaker at conferences, churches, and professional gatherings, she continues to write and speak on topics related to faith, justice and leadership.

Tammie and her husband, Dave, have four children and are actively involved in local ministry and service.

Education

  • D.Min. Transformational Leadership, Bethel University, 2025
  • M.A. Christian Thought Bethel University, 2023
  • B.S. Physician Assistant Studies University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2009
  • M.A. Teaching University of St. Thomas, 2004
  • B.S. Biology University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1999
Certifications:
  • Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 2009 - present
  • Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) 2011 - present

Subjects Taught

  • Ethics
  • Patient-centered care
  • Cultural Humility
  • Leadership

Professional Memberships

  • Minnesota Association of Physician Associates
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association

Selected Presentations

  • Camp Berea Women’s Retreat – Keynote, Berea Ministries, Hebron, NH (2025)
  • Pay It Forward: Precepting Is Foundational, Minnesota Association of Physician Associates (MAPA) Spring CME Conference, St. Paul, MN (2025)
  • The Compassion Effect: Transform Your Home, Work, and Life - Keynote, Family Resource Initiative, Eden Prairie, MN (2025)
  • It's OK to Disagree: How to Navigate Different Viewpoints in a God-Honoring Way, Christian Schools United Educators Conference, MN (2024)
  • Compassionate Leadership: A Strategic Imperative, Christian Schools United Educators Conference, Brooklyn Park, MN (2024)
  • Psalm 34: Magnify the Lord Together – Keynote, GBC Women’s Conference, Groton, CT (2024)