David C. Beck is vice dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and an associate professor in the Department of PA Studies. He has served as the inaugural associate dean for Interprofessional Studies of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the inaugural chair of the Department of PA Studies, director of the PA Studies Residential Program and the PA Studies Hybrid Program, and as the founder of the Doctor of PA Studies program. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Physician Assistant Science degrees at Saint Francis University, and his Doctor of Education degree at the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests are in the areas of quality and process improvement in health care education and the professional development of health care practitioners.
Awards and Honors
- PA of the Year, Pennsylvania Society of PAs
- Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of PAs
- PA Educator of the Year, Pennsylvania Society of PAs
- Distinguished Teaching Award, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
- Innovation in Education Award, University of Pittsburgh, Office of the Provost, Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence
- Inducted to Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for PAs