Success Spotlight
![Naomi Rider](/majors/physicianassistant/images/thumb-naomi.jpg)
Naomi Rider
Naomi Rider, a Physician Assistant student, shares about her time in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the experienced shaped her cohort for future challenges and growth.
![Jessica Robinson](/majors/physicianassistant/images/thumb-jessica.jpg)
Jessica Robinson
In the Physician Assistant program, students are continually prepared and challenged for a successful career. PA graduate Jessica Robinson shares how her professors equipped her for clinical rotations and eventual board exam.
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Marcus Maier and Maria Nadeem
Marcus Maier is a Class of 2019 graduate and is employed as a PA-C specializing in orthopaedics. He interviewed Maria Nadeem, who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry.
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Marcus Maier and Amber Anslinger
Marcus also interviewed Amber Anslinger, a fellow Class of 2019 graduate. Amber specializes in orthopaedic hand surgery.
![Mikayla Harvey Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/mikayla-harvey.jpg)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology from the University of Evansville
Mikayla Harvey
UEPA has cultured this amazing community that is supportive and collaborative to help you thrive throughout PA school and that’s what makes them so unique.
![Haylie Hendrickson Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/haylie-hendrickson.jpg)
Attended University of Arizona for undergraduate degree.
Haylie Hendrickson
Balancing college athletics with academics helped to give me the discipline and organizational skills to be successful in PA school.
![Hannah Power Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/hannah-power.jpg)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati
Hannah Power
There is no faculty member I wouldn't feel comfortable talking with about whether it be academic or personal matters!
![Braden Lawyer Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/braden-lawyer.jpg)
Attended Purdue University for undergraduate degree.
Braden Lawyer
The students and faculty here foster a culture that is designed to build well-rounded medical providers equipped to treat people and make lives better in their surrounding communities.
![Shabnam Shukrullah Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/shabnam-shukrullah.jpg)
Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University
Shabnam Shukrullah
The University of Evansville is greater than a standard institution; it is a family where you grow and learn together.
![Tyler Unfried Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/tyler-unfried.jpg)
Attended University of Southern Indiana for undergraduate degree.
Tyler Unfried
I could feel that UE actually wanted me rather than me having to make myself wanted by other institutions.
![Martin Winkler Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/martin-winkler.jpg)
Biology Major and Psychology Minor from the University of Southern Indiana
Martin Winkler
The UEPA curriculum goes beyond the classroom and prepares its students to be lifelong learners who make a difference in their communities.
![Kelly Henehan Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/kelly-henehan.jpg)
Attended Saint Louis University for undergraduate degree.
Kelly Henehan
As soon as I stepped foot into the Stone Center on interview day, I knew I found a program and institution that I could call home.
![Dylan McKeever Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/dylan-mckeever.jpg)
Attended Gettysburg College for undergraduate degree.
Dylan McKeever
Our clinical team does an incredible job placing us with high quality providers at top tier facilities.
![Addison McKinley-Boyle Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/addison-mckinley-boyle.jpg)
BS in Exercise Science at the University of Evansville
Addison McKinley-Boyle
The faculty pours so much heart into us and encourages us in all realms of life, whether it be school or our personal lives. I am proud to be a part of UEPA!
![Trevor Warfield Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/trevor-warfield.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Trevor Warfield
I had the chance to meet some of the UEPA faculty and staff before, during, as well as after the interview process and everyone was extremely welcoming, helpful, and encouraging.
![Sarah Wagner Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/sarah-wagner.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Sarah Wagner
I wanted to train at a program where I could get involved with local providers during my clinical rotations. Being able to train in the city where I eventually wanted to work was very important to me.
![Katelyn Tuley Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/katelyn-tuley.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Katelyn Tuley
As a UEPA student, you’re a part of a team, and as a team, you work together to provide the best possible care for your patients.
![Rylan Smelcer Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/rylan-smelcer.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Rylan Smelcer
The UEPA program has a truly family atmosphere and environment where the faculty is there to help you in any way they can.
![Jake Mischler Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/jake-mischler.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Jake Mischler
There is no doubt that PA school is a challenge and that some sacrifices have to be made to be successful, but believe me, if others can do it, SO CAN YOU!
![Matt Mengel Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/matt-mengel.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Matt Mengel
Rather than lecture us on how fortunate we were to attend the program, Dr. Roscoe expressed that the faculty at UEPA were truly privileged to have each one of us as a student.
![Dylan Menefee Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/dylan-menefee.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Dylan Menefee
Everything about the process of becoming a PA – getting into PA school, enduring the challenge of school, and continuing to grow and be resourceful as a provider – prepares you for life itself.
![Erin McTague Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/erin-mctague.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Erin McTague
When I heard about the PA profession, it seemed to perfectly check all my boxes. I loved how you are able to move around in different areas of medicine and between specialties without a problem.
![Marcus Maier Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/marcus-maier.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Marcus Maier
I knew that UE's program was a great option from the start. They are consistently ranked as a top college in the Midwest and have had remarkable success in their other graduate programs.
![Laura Kirk Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/laura-kirk.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Laura Kirk
The culture that UEPA has established also drew me to this program. I love the family atmosphere and that you are able to go to anyone if you need any sort of help.
![Toni Howson Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/toni-howson.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Toni Howson
The faculty I met at my first interview were warm and caring and created an environment that I wanted to grow and learn from. The entire faculty treat us as a family rather than students.
![Amelia Hartz Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/amelia-hartz.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Amelia Hartz
I had originally applied to UE’s PA Program because of the convenience of remaining in my hometown, where my husband and our families reside.
![Nathan Hailey Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/nathan-hailey.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Nathan Hailey
You can have the independence to use critical thinking to solve a problem yourself or collaborate with your peers. There are also so many opportunities for growth in the field.
![Ryan Haas Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/ryan-haas.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Ryan Haas
Evansville is a wonderful community, and the University of Evansville is a fantastic school that sets all of their programs up for success.
![Josh Baker Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/josh-baker.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Josh Baker
I want to be a PA to be able to be there one day for people that are in spots I once was and give them care that can get them back to living their lives.
![Amber Anslinger Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/amber-anslinger.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Amber Anslinger
I chose UEPA because I wanted to stay within the Evansville community and was excited to be part of something that will have such a positive impact on our community.
![Alexa Antrim Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/alexa-antrim.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Alexa Antrim
After working with PAs in both the ER and clinic setting, I loved the close relationships that PAs were able to form with their patients.
![Ashley Vecchiola Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/ashley-vecchiola.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Ashley Vecchiola
Our professors and faculty are very invested in us, our well-being, and our success.
![Kelly Bledsoe Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/kelly-bledsoe.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Kelly Bledsoe
From the moment you walk through the doors on interview day, you feel at home.
![Baylee Wildman Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/baylee-wildman.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Baylee Wildman
The environment of the program is exactly like what they said during interviews. It is truly a family where we are supportive and take care of one another.
![Ashley Gillard Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/ashley-gillard.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Ashley Gillard
I could tell the faculty genuinely cared about us and wanted us to succeed.
![Lauren Coleman Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/lauren-coleman.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Lauren Coleman
The family culture that the faculty have worked hard to cultivate here is truly something special.
![Jake Wall Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/jake-wall.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Jake Wall
The family culture that the faculty have worked hard to cultivate here is truly something special.
![Erin Wolf Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/erin-wolf.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Erin Wolf
I have built great relationships with my professors and they are always available to the students.
![Casey Branham Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/casey-branham.jpg)
Physician Assistant Science
Casey Branham
UE is invested in my journey which made the decision to continue my PA education here a very easy one!
![Katlyn Keele Headshot](/aces-of-ue/images/spotlight-photos/katlyn-keele.jpg)
Physician Assistant
Katlyn Keele
UEPA encourages collaboration and camaraderie.
Office Phone
812-488-3400
Office Email
pa@noujcf.com
Office Location
Stone Family Center for Health Sciences, 515 Bob Jones Way, Room 3001, Evansville, IN 47708