Dr. Feng (Sophie) Feng, M.D., Ph.D. is a distinguished medical educator and researcher with extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development across multiple healthcare disciplines. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Clarkson College, she has been instrumental in delivering advanced coursework in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and research methodology, particularly within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
Education and Professional Experience
• Ph. D. | Shanghai Institute of Physical Education, CN 2004
• M. S. | Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, CN 2000
• M. D. | Bengbu Medical College, CN 1992
Previously, Dr. Feng was a Professor at Nebraska Methodist College (2011–2025), where she taught a wide range of medical subjects, secured grant funding for clinical research, and played a pivotal role in curriculum development. Her contributions to the field of medical education, anesthesiology, urology, and sports medicine are reflected in over 40 peer-reviewed publications and numerous research grants. Beyond academia, Dr. Feng has contributed as a panel reviewer for Urologic Nursing, a physician supervisor for ACLS training, and a research fellow at institutions such as Creighton University and Boys Town National Research Hospital. She remains dedicated to advancing medical science and education through strategic leadership, collaboration, and research-driven innovation.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Feng has received multiple accolades, including the Distinguished Educator Award and the HAPS Faculty Award, recognizing her commitment to innovative teaching and research. She has been actively involved in faculty committees, mentoring programs, and community outreach, particularly in initiatives addressing chronic pain and opioid misuse.
Words of Wisdom
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” - William James
Courses
ANA 851 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I
ANA 852 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology II
ANA 888 Clinical Anesthesia Implications
ANA 960 DNP Scholarly Project I
ANA 961 DNP Scholarly Project II
ANA 962 DNP Scholarly Project III
DNP 901 Preparing for Advanced Practice: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Scholarly Works (Selected)
Publications and Books
• Feng F (2005). Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pathology and Pharmacology: A Clinical Guide for Healthcare Providers (1st Edition). Cognella Publishing. (In press)
• Askew L, Horstman-Reser A, Shu S, Feng F (2025). The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Urology: Current Trends and Future Prospects. (In press)
• Feng F, Askew L, Horstman-Reser A, Reser, A, Rochleau A. (2024). Sustainable Urology: Practices to Reduce Environmental Impact. Urologic Nursing. 44 (5). Doi: 10.7257/2168-4626.2024.44.5.220
• Feng F, Owen, J, Manish B. (2021). Brief Review of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Use in Detection of Extremity Ischemia Due to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannula. Nov Res Sci. 9(1). NRS. 000705.2021. DOI: 10.31031/NRS.2021.09.000705
• Feng F, Owen, J, Manish B, Ewing K, Contryman N, (2021). Detecting Limb Ischemia Due to Extracorporeal Cannula Placement with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Am J Biomed Sci & Res, 2021-14(2). Doi: 10.34297/AJBSR.2021.14.001972.
• Feng F, Horstman-Reser A, Kernen J, Manternach D, Sharma H, Caron C (2020). Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Managing Chronic Pain and Preventing Analgesic Misuse in the Community. Online Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 5(3), 1-8. Doi: 10.33552/OJCAM.2020.05.000614
• Feng F, Hawks J, Kernen J, Kyle E (2018). Integrate Complementary and Alternative Medicine into Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Care Urologic Nursing, 38 (4), 231-235. Doi:10.7257/1053-816X.2018.38.5.231
• Hughes L, Adair J, Feng F, Maciejewski S, Sharma H (2016). Nurse Practitioner’s Education, Awareness and Therapeutic Approaches for the Management of Fibromyalgia. Journal of Orthopedic Nursing, 35 (5), 317-322. Doi:10.1098/NOR.0000000000000277
• Feng F, Chen Z, Cromer J, Allyson D, Glow A, Horstman-Reser A, Infanger A, Lovas E, Ryberg J, Sinclair M and Zecy A (2016). Anesthetic Concerns for Patients Undergoing a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP). Urologic Nursing, 36 (2), 75-81. Doi:10.7257/1053-816X.2016.36.2.75
• Feng F, Schaich M, Hughes L (2014). Apply new understanding of genetic tests for prostate cancer. Urologic Nursing. Vol 34, No 6: 281-289
Presentations
• Feng F (June 2024) Nebraska Methodist Research Day
• Feng F (June 2023) Nebraska Methodist Research Day
• Feng F (Sep 2022) Nebraska Methodist College’s Celebration of Research and Scholarly Activity
• Feng F (Mar 2022) Critical Care: The Team Approach
• Feng F (Mar 2021) Evidence-based course development in medical science (International Webinar on Nursing Education & Patient Safety)
• Feng F (May 2019) Evidence-based course development in medical science (33rd Annual Conference of HAPS)
• Feng F (Feb 2018) AANA Assembly of School Faculty (Continuing Medical Education)
• Feng F (Jun 2015) Current Topics in Anesthesia: Anesthesia Jackpot (Medical Education of Baylor Health Care System)
• Feng F (July 2014) Annual International Conference on Microscopic and Macroscopic Anatomy (Podium Presentation)
• Feng F (May 2014) Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Annual Meeting (Poster)
• Feng F (May 2014) NMC Research Lyceum (Oral Presentation)
Research & Grants
• Title: Faculty-Fellow Grant- Utilizing 3D Printing to Enhance Healthcare Education (2023-2025)
• Title: Community-Based Partnerships: Implementation of complementary and alternative medicine in identified populations of chronic pain and opioid abuse in the community of Omaha (2018-2020)
• Title: HAPS Education Grant - Using Anatomage Table to build up innovative learning in a medical science laboratory (2020)
• Title: Implementation of complementary and alternative medicine in identified populations of chronic pain and opioid abuse in the community of Omaha (2019-2020)
• Title: Behavioral therapy intervention to improve sleep quality in women with Fibromyalgia (2019)
• Title: Steelcase Education Grant - Correlation & Retrospective Comparison Study (2018-2019)
Back to Directory
