Evelyn Wilson

Dr. Evelyn Wilson is a Teaching Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Western Carolina University (WCU). She has served as a full-time faculty member since August 2011 and currently holds leadership roles as the Program Director of the EMS program (since May 2024) and previously as Clinical Education Coordinator (May 2015–May 2024). Alongside her academic role, she works part-time as a paramedic.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Erskine College (1994)
• Master of Health Science (MHS) in Education from Western Carolina University (2008)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in E-Learning from Northcentral University (2018)

Research & Teaching Focus: Dr. Wilson’s research addresses women’s issues in EMS, mental health challenges faced by first responders, and clinical education strategies for paramedics. She teaches courses such as Medical Emergencies, Maternal and Pediatric Emergencies, and Advanced Medical Techniques.

Affiliations & Contributions: Her clinical background spans over 23 years as a paramedic, including full-time service with Spartanburg EMS (1998–2011). She actively contributes to the EMS program’s clinical education and leadership, emphasizing practical training and responder well-being.