Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center Directory
Emily Appleton, PA-CAcademic Director; Assistant Professor for Physician Assistant Program
Phone: 563.589.3864 Fax: 563.589.3650 Email: EAppleton@dbq.edu Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120A Linda Chlapaty Hall
Credentials / Bio
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Iowa
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Iowa
Ms. Appleton joined UDPA in 2017 and serves as Academic Director and Assistant Professor, teaching 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, enjoy attending the athletic activities of their three children.
Renee Messerly, PA-CAdjunct Instructor for Physician Assistant Program
Phone: 563.589.3662 Email: RMesserly@dbq.edu Department: Physician Assistant Studies
CREDENTIALS / BIO
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Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Iowa
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Bible Certification, Emmaus Bible College
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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.
Kelsey NankPhysician Assistant, Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center
Email: KNank@dbq.edu Department: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center Office: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center
Laura Neal, MDAdjunct Instructor for Physician Assistant Program
Phone: 563.589.3662 Email: LNeal@dbq.edu Department: Physician Assistant Studies
Carrie-Ann PrestonAdministrator, Patient Services
Email: CPreston@dbq.edu Department: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center Office: Smeltzer-Kelly Health Center
Trudi SchuellerRegistered Nurse
Email: TSchueller@dbq.edu Department: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center
Andrew Simcox, PhDBrain Health Counselor
Phone: 563.589.3360 Email: ASimcox@dbq.edu Department: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center Office: Smeltzer-Kelly Health Center
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Ph.D, The University of Iowa, Counseling Psychology
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Licensed in Iowa
Ann Simcox, PhDLicensed Psychologist
Phone: 563.589.3360 Email: AMSimcox@dbq.edu Department: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center Office: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center
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Ph.D, The University of Iowa, Clinical Psychology
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Licensed in Iowa
Natalie Weber, PA-CProgram Director; Associate Professor for Physician Assistant Program
Phone: 563.589.3665 Fax: 563.589.3650 Email: NWeber@dbq.edu Department: Physician Assistant Studies Office: 120F Linda Chlapaty Hall
Credentials / Bio
- Bachelor of Science, Loras College
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University
Ms. Weber joined the University of Dubuque in 2016 as an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program 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. She transitioned to the Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center when it opened on campus in 2020. 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 spending time outdoors.
Amy EngelmanMedical Director for Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center
Phone: 563.589.3360 Email: AEngelman@dbq.edu Department: Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center Office: 107 Smeltzer-Kelly Health Center