- Joined: July 2019
- Teaches: Clinical Medicine – Endocrinology content, PA Practice, and Professionalism
- Research Interest: Telehealth and prevention of chronic disease
- Clinical Practice Areas: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Melissa Irwin DMSc, PA-C
Physician Assistant Program Director, Chair of Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor
134, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6829 / mirwin5@ashland.edu
134, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6829 / mirwin5@ashland.edu
Education
- University of Lynchburg Doctorate of Medical Science – PA Education Focus
- Drexel University-Master of Health Science – Physician Assistant
- University of Dayton – Bachelors of Science in Biology
Jennifer Marangoni MPAS, PA-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6877 / jmarango@ashland.edu
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6877 / jmarango@ashland.edu
- Joined: August 2021
- Teaches: Clinical Medicine
- Research Interests: Telehealth, evidence-based medicine and pediatric preventative care.
- Clinical practice: Neonatology, Primary Pediatrics, Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
Education
- University of Nebraska Masters of Physician Assistant Studies with a specialization in Emergency Medicine
- Certificate of Added Qualification Physician Assistant Pediatric Specialty
- Butler University Bachelors of Science in Health Science with a focus in Physician Assistant Studies
- Joined: March 2020
- Clinical Practice Areas: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
- Board Certification: American Board of Surgery – General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Education
- Orlando Regional Medical Center – Fellowship
- Wright State University School of Medicine – Residency
- St. George’s University School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
- University of Miami – Bachelors of Arts
Dr. Wm. Douglas Urban
Clinical Assistant Professor, Principal Faculty-Basic Scientist
215, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6832 / wurban@ashland.edu
215, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6832 / wurban@ashland.edu
- Chemistry/Biology Instructor 9 years
- Didactic Instructor PA program 4 years
- Duel state licensed and USDA Accredited Veterinarian
- Veterinary practice owner over 35 years of a medical and surgical practice
- Presented nationally to multiple professional conferences regarding prevention of medical errors
- Teaching responsibilities include didactic year anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical skills
- Research interests include medical error prevention and effectiveness of clinical anatomy lab techniques
- FDA Stage III Clinical Trial Site Investigator
- Awards include Ohio Science Academy STEM Exemplar
Education
- The Ohio State University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- The Ohio State University, BS
Amy Wilson
Clinical Assistant Professor - Principal Faculty
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
/ awilso52@ashland.edu
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
/ awilso52@ashland.edu
- Joined Ashland University in July 2021
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Teaches: Clinical Skills, Patient Assessment
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Research Interests: Primary Prevention, Evidence-based medicine and compliance with guidelines
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Clinical Practice: Emergency medicine, family medicine, rheumatology
Education
- The University of Toledo, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
- Ohio Northern University, B.S.
