• Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Iowa
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Iowa

Ms. Appleton joined UDPA in 2017 and serves as Academic Director and Associate Professor, leading the Clinical Assessment and Clinical Medicine course series. She has worked in family practice since 1999 and at the UD Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center since its opening in 2020. She and her husband, Matt, have three grown children and enjoy family time together, watching sports and being outdoors.

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Iowa

• Bible Certification, Emmaus Bible College

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University

Ms. Messerly joined UDPA in 2018 and serves as an Adjunct Instructor, directing the Role of the PA I course and guest lecturing for Clinical Medicine. She has practiced in Urgent Care since graduating from PA school and now practices at the Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center. She enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and three children.

• Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Computer Science, University of Redlands
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
• Fellow, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Neal joined the UDPA Program in 2018 as an Adjunct Professor, and has taught Lab Interpretation & Clinical Skills courses as well as the Women's Health unit of Clinical Medicine. She serves as an evaluator in exams for multiple didactic courses, as well as for students' case presentations and Capstone papers during the clinical year. She enjoys helping the fabulous students in the PA program develop their skills and knowledge. She grew up in California and spends her free time with family.

• Ph.D, The University of Iowa, Counseling Psychology

• Licensed in Iowa

• Ph.D, The University of Iowa, Clinical Psychology

• Licensed in Iowa

• Doctor of Medical Science, Southern Illinois University
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University
• Bachelor of Science, Loras College

Dr. Weber joined the University of Dubuque Physician Assistant Program faculty in 2016 serving as course director of the Clinical Assessment and Clinical Medicine course series. She was appointed Director of the program in January 2018 and continues to serve in that role as well as course director of the Role of the PA and Didactic and Program Summative courses. She has practiced in both family and emergency medicine since obtaining her PA degree in 2004 and currently practices at Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center. She served as President of the Iowa PA Society from 2020-2021 and was appointed to the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants in 2021. She and her husband, Hollis, have two active boys and love sports and spending time outdoors.

• Doctor of Osteopathy, Des Moines University
• Bachelor of Science, University of Colorado, Boulder
• Emergency Medicine Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic
• Diplomat of the American Board of Emergency Medicine

Dr. Engelman joined the UD staff in 2024 to serve as the Medical Director of the Physician Assistant program and Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center. She earned her BS from the University of Colorado and her medical degree from Des Moines University. She completed her Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She is a Diplomat of the American Board Emergency Medicine. She previously worked at St Luke's Emergency Department in Cedar Rapids and is currently a practicing physician at Mercy One Hospital, Dubuque, in the Emergency Department. She and her husband, Eric, have three children and love to travel and enjoy the outdoors golfing together.