Man with short brown hair and facial hair wearing a navy suit with a striped tie.

David C. Beck

he/him/his
Contact
Office of the Dean
3396 Fifth Avenue
8th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Biography

David C. Beck has served as the inaugural executive vice dean of SHRS, vice dean of SHRS, inaugural associate dean for Interprofessional Studies of SHRS, the inaugural chair of the Department of PA Studies, director of the PA Studies On-Campus and PA Studies Hybrid Programs and is the founder of Pitt’s Doctor of Medical Science program.

Education

  • Doctor of Medical Science, Shenandoah University
  • Doctor of Education, University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Physician Assistant Science, Saint Francis University
  • Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Science, Saint Francis University

Awards

  • Elected Delegate to the American Academy of PAs House of Delegates
  • PA of the Year, Pennsylvania Society of PAs
  • Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of PAs

Research Interests

  • Quality and process improvement in health care education
  • Professional development of health care practitioners