Faculty and Staff

Faculty

Sean Harper, MPAS, PA-C

Department Chair / Program Director / Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Science

Room 3025, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-3403
sh330@evansville.edu

Sean Harper has been a physician assistant for 15 years and has experience in occupational medicine, emergency medicine, and neurology. He also serves as a physician assistant in the Indiana National Guard. Prior to becoming a PA, Mr. Harper spent 10 years as a firefighter and paramedic. He received both his BS (health science) and master's (MPAS) from Butler University in Indianapolis.

Billie Chandler

Clinical Coordinator/Instructor of Physician Assistant Science

Room 3021, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-2646
bc185@evansville.edu

Jenelle Evernham, MSM, PA-C

Director of Clinical Education / Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Science

Room 3003, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-5230
je155@evansville.edu

Jenelle Evernham is a physician assistant from Newburgh, IN who has 15 years of clinical experience. She has spent most of her clinical time in emergency medicine and urgent care, where she still currently practices. She received her BS (Sports Administration) and MA (Wellness Management) from Ball State University, and MSM (Physician Assistant Studies) from Trevecca Nazarene University. She joined the UEPA Program in 2017 and has taught across the curriculum in the PA department. Jenelle also serves as an adjunct for the Indiana School of Medicine, and was recently named Director of Clinical Education for the UEPA Program.

Katherine Hulsey, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant and Clinical Instructor

UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic & Emily M. Young Assessment Center
812-488-5643
kh276@evansville.edu

Katherine Hulsey is a UE alumna and graduated with a BS in biology in 2017. In 2021, she earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Indiana State University. Prior to joining UE’s PA program, she practiced in an inpatient addiction and mental health treatment facility. She has also practiced in long term care facilities, providing psychiatric care for the geriatric population and individuals with psychotic disorders and intellectual disabilities. Katherine practices at the UE Mental Health and Wellness Clinic & Emily M. Young Assessment Center. In addition to her clinical practice, she will serve as a preceptor and lecturer for the program.

Claire Nutt, MMS, PA-C

Associate Program Director / Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Science

Room 3011, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-2345
cn105@evansville.edu

Claire Nutt is an Evansville native with several years of clinical experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. Following undergrad, she went on to study at Saint Louis University, earning a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2011. She has practiced in both cardiology and neurosurgery specialties and has been involved in clinical research.

Emily Thimling, MPAS, PA-C

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Science

Room 3010, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-5030
et151@evansville.edu

Emily Thimling is a certified physician assistant and has been in practice since 2015. She completed her undergraduate studies at DePauw University (BA) and went on to obtain her master’s from Indiana State University (MPAS). Prior to joining UE’s PA program, she practiced in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis where she worked in the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as performing first assist in the OR. She has participated in research and rapid improvement events and hopes to expand upon her passion for service here at UE.

Sally VanWinkle, MPAS, PA-C

(she/her/hers)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Science

Room 3006, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-3401
sv103@evansville.edu

Sally VanWinkle is a southern Indiana native and first time educator. She received both a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University. Since graduation in 2014, she has practiced in Urology, Pain Management and Family Practice.

Clinical Outreach

Kim Moors, PTA

Director of Clinical Outreach

Room 3014, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-5043
km339@evansville.edu

Kim's responsibilities include outreach to clinical sites and external representation for both the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Programs. She is a graduate of the University of Evansville's Physical Therapist Assistant program and earned a BS in Health Services from the University of Southern Indiana. Kim has worked in the clinical setting for ProRehab, PC and ProRehab@Home in Evansville and has taught as an adjunct instructor in the UE PTA program.

Medical Director

Paul Perry, MD

Hand and Shoulder Surgery, President, Tri-State Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Paul Perry is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Upper Extremity. Dr. Perry has been in practice at Tri-State Orthopaedics since 1994 and the President since 2009. After graduating from Wright State School of Medicine and completing his residency at Wright State University, he then completed a Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at University of Florida. Dr. Perry is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Staff

Ms. Jill Fisher

Program Administrator

Room 3021, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-3400
jf223@evansville.edu

Mrs. Sharon Selby

Administrative Assistant/Physician Assistant Science

Room 3002, Stone Family Center for Health Sciences
812-488-5022
ss299@evansville.edu

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