Faculty

Paul Cervone, MD, FACOG
Program Director
Assistant Professor
260-702-8052
cervonep@trine.edu
BA - Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania
MPS - Homeland Security, Penn State University
MD - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Emilio de Jesus Vazquez, M.D., CMD, FAAFP
Medical Director
Associate Professor
260-702-3597
vazqueze@trine.edu
BS - George Washington University
MD - University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Charles Copeland, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
260-702-8017
copelandc@trine.edu
BS - Engineering, Purdue University
BS - Physician Assistant Program, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School
MS - Physician Assistant Program - U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School
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Starr Newman, PA-C, CLS
Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor
260-702-8064
newmans@trine.edu
BS - Health Sciences/Child Life Specialist – Purdue University
BS - Physician Assistant Studies – University of Saint Francis
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Ben Steele, PA-C
Assistant Professor
260-702-8054
steeleb@trine.edu
BS - Indiana University
MSPA - University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute
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Brian Lapp, MS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
260-702-8066
lappb@trine.edu
BA – Physical Education, Wittenberg University
MS – Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University
MS – Physician Assistant, Western Michigan University
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Tyann Billman,MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
260-702-8014
billmant@trine.edu
BS – Cell Molecular Biology, University of Washington
MMed – Physician Assistant Studies, Western Michigan University
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Kristina Brewer, MLIS
Physician Assistant Program
260-665-4161
brewerk@trine.edu
BA - Western Michigan University
MLIS - University of Michigan
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Jill Trosper
Clinical Administrative Assistant
260-702-8063
trosperj@trine.edu

Physician Assistant Program Office
Beverly Winther
Administrative Assistant
260-702-8060
wintherb@trine.edu