Physician Assistant department faculty and professional staff
Our faculty and professional staff are the heart of UNE’s Physician Assistant department, bringing expertise, passion, and a commitment to excellence. Get to know the educators, scholars, and professionals who make our community thrive.
Faculty
Robert Hawkes, M.S.P.A., PA-C
Program Director, Associate Clinical Professor
Pharmacy Bldg 243
Kaleigh Beadlecomb, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Clinical Professor
Pharmacy 222
Steven Blessington, PA-C, MHP, EMT-P
Medical Director/Associate Clinical Professor
Pharmacy Bldg 216A
Christopher F. Mercier, M.S.P.A., PA-C
Assistant Clinical Professor
Pharmacy 223
Sarah B. W. Patton, PA-C, MSHS
Associate Clinical Professor
Pharmacy 215
Michael Smith, MS, PA-C
Associate Clinical Professor / Associate Director of Clinical Education
Pharmacy 218
MacKenzie Towns, M.S., PA-C, EM-CAQ
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Clinical Professor
Pharmacy 215
Meredith L. Wall, MPAS, PA-C
Academic Coordinator, Associate Clinical Professor
Pharmacy 221
Thomas White, JD, MBA, M.A., PA-C
Clinical Professor
Adjunct
Diane Visich, Ed.D., PA-C
Clinical Professor
Maria Egger, PA-C
Adjunct Professor
David E. Harris, RN, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Toby Ostrov, PA-C
Adjunct Professor
Stephanie Podolski, DMSc, MPH, MS, PA-C, CAQ-HM
Adjunct Professor
Joe Wolfberg, M.S.
Spiritual Mentor
Hersey Hall 411
Affiliated Faculty
David W. Johnson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4058
Shireen Rahman, Ed.D., ATC, CISSN
Clinical Professor
Harold Alfond Forum 242
Professional Staff
Liz J. Cavallaro
Senior PA Clinical Placement Coordinator
Pharmacy 219
Amy LaBelle
Program Coordinator
Pharmacy 242
Thea C. Nelson
Program Assistant
Pharmacy 214